Programs

Childrens Programs

At Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts our children's programs are second to none. We teach our students using a basic philosophy of positive reinforcement to build Self Esteem, Confidence, Discipline, Positive Attitude, and Values. At Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts, we realize that although the ability to defend oneself is important, there are many additional benefits to be gained from involving your child in a martial arts program. Our unique method of training is fun and designed to do the following:

Benefits

Instill a Positive Attitude
Build Confidence & Self Esteem
Teach the Importance of Strong Values & Good Character
Promote the Desire to Learn
Improve Effort & Motivation
Improve Concentration
Teach Self Discipline
Instill Respect for Themselves & for Others

Personal Development

By embodying these principles in our children's classes, the Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts team has made a strong commitment to today's youngsters. Our carefully designed programs for children of all ages will improve your child's performance in other sports as well as improving study habits and increasing overall concentration. In addition to this, by building self confidence, self respect and self discipline, we are helping young people to deal with the many problems they face growing up in today's world, including drugs, peer pressure and gangs.

Adult Programs

At Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts we believe that developing and maintaining a sound body and mind are crucial to getting the most out of life. In our adult programs, you will experience a unique approach to self defense and exercise that benefits the body and the mind.

To strengthen your body, you will begin with a variety of endurance exercises that increase in intensity as your conditioning improves. Each student performs at their own pace and intensity within the group setting. Flexibility will be enhanced through a gradual building process of safe and easy stretching techniques. You will find that the breathing and concentration exercises sharpen your senses and improve your reflexes while allowing you to relax from the stress of daily life. This unique process of developing the body and mind is the key to increased energy, self discipline, and fitness for a longer, healthier, happier life. These qualities are also essential in recognizing and handling self defense situations, as well as mental stress.

The Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts System

Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts employs a complete, integrated system that will teach you the techniques you need to defend yourself intelligently in threatening situations. Martial Arts are developed with a specific scope and within a specific context. Each system, like each individual, has its own strengths and weaknesses. Kicking styles utilize the superior strength of the legs but aren't very effective on the ground. Grappling and wrestling systems are extremely effective forms of self defense, but are not practical against multiple attackers, and so on.

Our system is simply cross training in several Martial Arts styles in order to provide a balanced training program for each student. We utilize each of the self defense (fighting) ranges, and will teach you how to respond to a variety of situations such as:

Attacks at night.
Attacks by multiple opponents.
Attacks by assailants with a weapon.
Sexual Assault.
Personal Safety Awareness

Weapons Training

In addition to the traditional striking arts and grappling arts, the Mike Neil System includes weapons training. Weapons include the Staff, Nunchaku, Short Sword, Long Sword, Tonfa, Sai, Kama, Knife, and Escrima.

Weapons practice is beneficial for developing hand-eye coordination and control of distance as well as practical self defense against weapons.

Additional Programs

Kickboxing: This is a fitness program that utilizes the training and fighting techniques of American and Thai Kickboxing for improved cardiovascular and muscular conditioning.

Personal Safety: Martial Arts systems are integrated with practical applications for a variety of self defense scenarios. Training is customized for the unique needs of women, children, men and teens.

Yoga: This adult fitness program is designed to improve flexibility, muscle tone, range of motion and circulation. Taught in a dynamic format, this class appeals to men and women at a variety of fitness levels.

Special Programs

Lessons of the Week

Each month our program will focus on a specific aspect of martial arts training such as fitness, confidence or persistence. These individual subjects are addressed each week in our "Lesson of the Week", where we highlight just how martial arts can help improve many areas of our students' lives.

Stories of the Week That Teach

Our "Stories of the Week" program is another innovative way we help educate our students about important lessons in life. Stories are not just for children, but for adults as well, as we rediscover the benefits of honesty, respect, work ethic, friendship and other values that make our lives more enjoyable.

Newsletter
In addition to our "Lesson of the Week" and "Stories of the Week" programs, you will find our school's monthly newsletter a wealth of information on a wide range of subjects. Each month's exciting issue is packed with informative articles on health, safety, fitness, nutrition, plus, of course, all the exciting events taking place in the school.

Achievement Program (New!)

Another unique feature of our Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts school is the Achievement Program. This program is set up on three levels for young children, teens and adults and allows students to gain extra credit and recognition for their skills in 12 important areas of life. Including: Goal Setting, First Aid, Safety, Community Service, Fitness, Nutrition, etc.

Special Events

Throughout the year Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts offers special fun-filled family events where our students can experience new concepts at seminars, participate in tournaments or just have fun! These events give each of us a chance to develop new friendships and enhance existing ones, creating a strong family spirit among our students.