Special Shotokan karate/martial arts class taught by:
Shihan Mike Whiteside
Saturday March 7th
11 am - 1 pm
All invited - Free
This will also give some an opportunity to visit our NEW DOJO.
In 2016 Sensei Mike went up the mountain (Big Bear) from San Dimas and has not thought twice about moving back. His hair use to be brown (now grey) so come March 7th he will descend down from the mountain (provided he is not showed in) and share his wisdom and (martial arts) knowledge that he has acquired since the beginning of (his) time. He may also refer from his tablet (though this one is not made of stone).
Defense Arts Center Dojo
1842 W. 11th st. Unit D.
Upland, CA. 91786
Ty's cell: 951 204-0341
email: TyAponte@yahoo.com
website: Defense-Arts-Center.com
SHIHAN Mike Whiteside
ROKUDAN (6th Degree Black Belt)
SHOTOKAN KARATEDO
Shihan Mike Whiteside began his Karate training in 1967 under one of the JKA's finest teachers, Master Ozawa. Mike Whiteside received his Shodan (first degree black belt) in 1970, and went on to receive his Sandan (third degree) in 1993 from the West Coast Shotokan Karate Association founder, Sensei Edwin Hamile. Shihan Whiteside joined the USKL in 1995 and in 2004 was awarded the rank of 5th Dan and 6th Dan in 2016 under Sensei Geroge Sasano from Hawaii - 8th dan JKA.
Sensei Whiteside has had the opportunity to train under such karate legends as Kancho Kanazawa, Sensei Enzo Ortega and Hediteka Nishiyama among others. Shihan Whiteside is a firm believer that basics are the foundation of everything. His knowledge and command of the subtleties of Shotokan are a testament to his many years and dedication to his art.
Mike enjoys sailing, astronomy, fishing, hiking, and Sci-Fi fantasy shows, especially the Dr. Who series.
"THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES PROCEEDS STEP BY STEP, SO THINK WITHOUT RUSHING. UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS THE DUTY OF A WARRIOR, PUT THESE PRACTICES INTO ACTION, SURPASS TODAY WHAT YOU WERE YESTERDAY, GO BEYOND THOSE OF POOR SKILL TOMORROW AND EXCEED THOSE WHO ARE SKILLFUL LATER... SEE TO IT THAT YOU TEMPER YOURSELF WITH ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF PRACTICE, AND REFINE YOURSELF WITH TEN THOUSAND DAYS OF TRAINING. YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS THOROUGHLY."
~MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS~
