May 22, 2009
Women’s Self Defense Class
Mercer Academy of Martial Arts recognizes that all styles of Martial Arts offer valuable techniques and insight into martial arts training. To this end, Mercer Academy of Martial Arts is committed to a well rounded approach to martial arts. Our unique style is enhanced through exposure to other styles. Listed below are various seminars we have hosted to expand the training of our students and instructors.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar w/ Phil Migliarese
In November 2004, Mercer Academy of Martial Arts held a Jiu-Jitsu seminar with Phil Migliarese of Balance Studios in Philadelphia. Balance Studios is home to the Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga Shala and the Philadelphia Gracie Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu academy. Mr. Migliarese is the only certified teacher in Philadelphia to teach the full Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. He was authorized by Relson Gracie and Helio Gracie on March 1, 2002 Visit his web site at www.balancestudios.net also try www.balancestudios.net/jiujitsumatrixPhilMigliareseSeminars.htm
Mercer Academy of Martial Arts plans to have Phil Migliarese return for future seminars. We are grateful that he visited our club and instructed our students in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Mercer Academy of Martial Arts looks forward to his next visit and is proud to be part of his association.
Self Defense Seminar for Ewing Police Spouses Association
Instructors: Master Jones & Master Layne
As part of Mercer Academy of Martial Arts's commitment to the men and women who protect our community, Masters Jones and Layne instructed the spouses of Ewing Police officers in self-defense.
Kempo Seminar: Jiu-Jitsu and Iaisjtsu
Instructors: Sensei Rob Rivers and Sensei Tom McDermott
Japanese Jujitsu – (Joint Locks and Take Downs) Iaijitsu – (Sword Drawing)
A special thank you to Sensei Rob Rivers (sword) and Sensei Tom McDermott (Japanese Jiujitsu). We had a lot of fun and are grateful for the opportunity to train with such dedicated martial artists.
Visit their site and see pictures at www.virginiakempo.com
Professional Boxing Seminar
Instructor: Professional Boxer Jim "Rocky" McCray
Mercer Academy of Martial Arts extends to Rocky a special thank you for visiting our club. It was a pleasure and honor to learn boxing techniques from a professional boxer.
Korean Short Stick Seminar
Instructors:
Grandmaster Hank Shin, 9th Degree Black Belt, Cheonkido, Hapkido, 50 years experience
Mr. Bruce Porter, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Cheonkido, 25 years experience
Learn various attacking and defensive techniques using the short stick, hands and feet. Each student will receive personal attention during class from one of the above instructors.
Master Jones and the students of Mercer Academy of Martial Arts had the opportunity to learn Korean short stick and Hapkido self-defense techniques at a seminar on Saturday May 8th. Grandmaster Hank Shin and Mr. Bruce Porter spent the afternoon with students of Mercer Academy of Martial Arts. Their knowledge, experience and expertise were eagerly received by the students. It was relaxing, fun and full of energy. Mercer Academy of Martial Arts looks forward to having them back soon.