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Kishindo Martial Arts

• Phone: 604-966-8118
• Web: http://www.whistlermartialartscentre.ca/
• Email: dragonteachercole@live.ca
• Ages: 4 +

Kishindo Martial Arts is a mixed style. Including elements of Karate, Brasilian JiuJitsu, Hapkido, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing. Founded and taught by Sensei Cole Manson, Former North American Champion/5th Degree Black Belt. 

The 4+5 year old Lil' Bonsai program is a fun intro to Kishindo. Your tyke will learn the value of self discipline and self respect while focusing on a routine of games and drills that establish their balance, strength, and flexibility.

The 6 years old and up Kishindo classes will reinforce self respect and self discipline through various training methods including games and obstacle courses. Combinations of kicks, punches, and blocks will be supplemented by training in tumbling and self defense. 

Sensei Cole Manson started martial arts at age 5. He has been teaching the art of Kishindo in Whistler since 2002, with over 17 years of teaching experience. Students will learn to achieve their goals by working their way up the belt system of white, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown and black. Belts earned from other clubs will be honored when joining Kishindo. Students will learn basic Japanese words related to martial arts. The word Kishindo translates to English as "The Way of the Honest Tree". Students will also have the opportunity to compete in tournaments with other clubs. 

Kishindo Schedule Winter Session ~ January 3 to March 8, **plus March 26-29 (11 weeks) ~

**No Classes during Spring break March 9-25

Classes are ongoing from September to June. You may register and join the class at ANY TIME during the year, at a pro-rated price.

You may choose any day of the week. Or pick any combination of days that suits your schedule ie; Mon/Thurs or Tues/Wed

Mondays and Wednesdays at Myrtle Philip Gym
3:30-4pm ~ Lil'Bonsai ages 5 as of Jan 1, 2012
4-5pm ~ KSD ages 6-9 as of Sept. 1, 2011

Tuesdays and Thursdays at Meadow Park studio
3:30-4pm ~ Lil'Bonsai ages 5 as of Jan 1, 2012
4-5pm ~ KSD ages 6-9 as of Sept. 1, 2011
5-6pm ~ KSD ages 10+ as of Sept. 1, 2011

Kishindo Summer Camps

The KSD summer camps are for students who love their martial arts. Also for new students and friends that may be interested in joining KSD in the fall. Each day we practice a different aspect of Kishindo for all levels and ages. From stretching, strengthening, sparring, jiu jitsu, rolls/acrobatics, games, katas, targets and basics. Each camp counts for 10 credits towards belts and stripes.

The all ages concept gives the opportunity for students who normally don't get to train together, a chance to do so. This results in the younger kids finding older role models, and gives the older students a chance to be a role model.

The fifth day of each camp includes a boating and pizza party at the lake. It's a great way for the students to get together as a group and do something other than Kishindo.


Call 604.966.8118 or email dragonteachercole@live.ca for details.

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