Mikel LaChapelle

Mikel Sensei’s formal training began at age 11 and he has continued to study for the last 25 years. He lived and trained in South Korea, has also traveled and trained in Japan, Thailand and Phillipines. Mikel is a certified teacher of Special Education (K-12) and a certified school administrator in the state of NH. He currently works as an assistant principal at a local high school. Mikel Sensei holds the following rankings and awards among others:

Sandan (3rd Dan) US Ju-Jitsu, US Jujitsu Federation

Sandan (3rd Dan) Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA TKJ)

Nidan (2nd Dan) Yudo, Korean Judo Association

Nidan(2nd Dan) Sport Judo, US Judo Association

Chodan (1st Dan) Kuk Sool Won, Korean Kido Association

Chodan (1st Dan) Chon Tu Kwan Hapkido, International Hapkido Federation

Level 3 Instructor: Commando Krav Maga

Tribal Leader of Kali Arnis Escrima from The Martial Arts Research Institute

1997- S. Korean-Pusan Heavyweight champion in Yudo

1998- Maine Skirmish- Heavy weight second place

2002- US Jujitsu National Championship- (Bronze Medal) 3rd place in heavyweight division and voted Best Male Sportsman

2004- Body Works Grappling Tournament- 1st place