Two of the instructors at MCMA have been friends for over 30 years. The picture above was taken in 1985 when Mikel and Nick were in Michigan at a wedding. They met Ron Fox and Otaka and were introduced formally to martial arts for the first time together. Although they have taken two different paths in life one thing that has always been a common thread between them is their passion for the martial arts. While each has his own style, they are equally talented and supportive of the learning of every student. We encourage you to observe as many classes as you like to help in making a decision about which class is right for you or your children.
Jigaro Kano
Follow the link below to learn more about Jigaro Kano, the founder of Judo:
http://www.judoinfo.com/kano4.htm
Moni Azik
Follow the link below to learn about Moni Azik-the founder of Commando Krav Maga and Mikel's instructor:
http://www.commandokravmaga.com/html/biography.html
Moni Azik and July 2006 CKM instructors
Kanban Uechi
Follow the link below to learn more about the founder of Uechi-Ryu Karate:
http://www.alandollar.com/uechi/hist_kanbun.htm
In Hyuk Suh
Follow the link below to learn more about the founder of Kuk Sool Won:
http://www.11worthkuksool.com/custom.em?pid=128488#Grandmaster_Suh_In_Hyuk
Choi, Yong Sul Ji, Han Jae
Please follow the link below to learn about the founders of Hapkido:
http://www.hapkido-info.net/html/hapkido_home_com.html
Below is a collection of photographs of many other martial artists who have influenced the way we teach at MCMA and how we look at the arts and self-defense. These are people we have gotten to know as friends and/or as mentors. Please know that we are not claiming to be instructors of the systems they teach or to be certified by them- we simply highly respect their skills and philosophies and have learned from them.
James Painter (Painter Jujitsu) and Mikel
Mikel and Sifu Janet Gee (
Sifu Steve Watson (Tai Chi) and James Painter
Mikel and Guru Tuhon Tom Kier (Sayoc Kali)
Guru May Williams, Guru Mike Williams (Arnis Kali Escrima), Ba Pak Jim Ingram (Mustika Kweetang Penjak Silat) and Mikel
Jim Cameron Sensei (Uechi-Ryu Karate) and Nick with some students
Guru Steve Perrin (SEAFA), Mikel, Ba Pak Willem DeThouars (Kuntao Silat DeThouars), Guru Tuhon Wes Tasker (Pekiti Tirsia), Guru Mike Williams (Dekiti Tirsia Siradas)
Mike, Ba Pak and May
Mike Williams, Mikel, Steve Perrin and Wes Tasker
Frank Broadhead (Tai Chi Chuan), Mikel and Sam Edwards (Old Geezer Primal Kung Fu-Controlled Chaos in Motion)
Carlson Gracie Jr. (Brazilian Jiujitsu) and Mikel
Mikel and Guru Stevan Plinck (Pencak Silat Serak)
Shiekh "Sam" Shamsuddin (Silat Seni Gayong) and Mikel
