Pat Cochrane is the founder and co-owner, operator and Instructor Emeritus of the Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts (MPSMA). He has been involved in the martial arts since 1988 .
Before entering the world of martial arts, Pat was an accomplished athlete in the sports of hockey and baseball achieving recognition in the Sports Hall of Fame. He also coached at the minor, junior and senior and national levels.
His experience and overall conditioning as a former athlete and competitive runner were decided advantages and with dedication and hard work he received his Black Belt in Kenpo Karate in 1993. Since that time he has remained active in his own training while instructing both adults and children. He has participated in all levels of tournament kumite and kata. He travelled to Ottawa to train under World Kubodo Federation founder and Therien Jiu-Jitsu owner, Hanshi John Therien. He has also trained with World kickboxing legend, The Ice Man, Jean-Yves Theriault. In the role of builder, Pat has been an active Director of the Kenpo Association of NL for many years.
He is also involved with The Mount Pearl Sports Alliance and its community groups as well as with The Community Policing Program. The MPSMA was the first club to hold Kick Boxing Dinners at The Reid community centre, with proceeds going to the benefit of local charities. Pat takes pride in being able to make participation in the martial arts affordable to the residents of Mount Pearl , St.John's and the surrounding area.
With the help of his valued instructors and assistant instructors, Pat re-vamped the MPSMA program to include a mixed martial arts regime that is second to none in Atlantic Canada. The school has the highest teacher-student ratio in the province and enjoys the distinction of being the largest multi-disciplinary martial arts school in the province as well.
Before entering the world of martial arts, Pat was an accomplished athlete in the sports of hockey and baseball achieving recognition in the Sports Hall of Fame. He also coached at the minor, junior and senior and national levels.
His experience and overall conditioning as a former athlete and competitive runner were decided advantages and with dedication and hard work he received his Black Belt in Kenpo Karate in 1993. Since that time he has remained active in his own training while instructing both adults and children. He has participated in all levels of tournament kumite and kata. He travelled to Ottawa to train under World Kubodo Federation founder and Therien Jiu-Jitsu owner, Hanshi John Therien. He has also trained with World kickboxing legend, The Ice Man, Jean-Yves Theriault. In the role of builder, Pat has been an active Director of the Kenpo Association of NL for many years.
He is also involved with The Mount Pearl Sports Alliance and its community groups as well as with The Community Policing Program. The MPSMA was the first club to hold Kick Boxing Dinners at The Reid community centre, with proceeds going to the benefit of local charities. Pat takes pride in being able to make participation in the martial arts affordable to the residents of Mount Pearl , St.John's and the surrounding area.
With the help of his valued instructors and assistant instructors, Pat re-vamped the MPSMA program to include a mixed martial arts regime that is second to none in Atlantic Canada. The school has the highest teacher-student ratio in the province and enjoys the distinction of being the largest multi-disciplinary martial arts school in the province as well.
Michael Williams is co-owner and head instructor - he began his martial arts training in 1997 at the age of 11 under the instruction of Sensei Jake Rideout. He joined MPSMA in 1999 with the rank of Green, after the CBS club closed. Over the next few years Michael began training in the adult class and earned his way up to Brown belt. In 2003 he took a hiatus from martial arts while completing his post-secondary education. In 2013 Michael returned to MPSMA and was awarded his Black belt in June of 2015.
He has also taken up an interest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over the past few years and currently has a Blue belt under Jiu Jitsu Black belt Paul Woodruff of Republic Jiu Jitsu. With two first place finishes at local tournaments, Michael has seen the effectiveness from this system and both himself and fellow instructor Lisa Canning (also a Blue belt from RJJ) have begun to incorporate their experience into the MPSMA’s grappling program. 
Lisa Canning is a manager with a local company. She joined the MPSMA in 2008 and due to her dedication, hard work and attitude she achieved her Black belt in 2013.
Lisa is an avid yoga practitioner and studies Muay Thai and jujitsu as well. The confidence Lisa has developed in her self-defense abilities allows her to indulge her great love of travel. She works very well with the younger students and is a wonderful role model for the other ladies in the club. |
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Blair Davies business owner/operator and resides in Mount Pearl. He is a member of the Canadian Professional Sales Association and past board member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association.
Blair originally from Grand Falls-Windsor is very passionate when it comes to physical fitness and sport. In school he played all sports until he was scouted at the age of 12 to become a member of the NL speed-skating team. He travelled and trained across Canada and the US and competed in the Canada Winter Games.
He joined the Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts and holds a black belt with the senior adult class. Blair enjoys sharing his knowledge with other members and assisting classes of all ages.
Blair originally from Grand Falls-Windsor is very passionate when it comes to physical fitness and sport. In school he played all sports until he was scouted at the age of 12 to become a member of the NL speed-skating team. He travelled and trained across Canada and the US and competed in the Canada Winter Games.
He joined the Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts and holds a black belt with the senior adult class. Blair enjoys sharing his knowledge with other members and assisting classes of all ages.
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Dr. Keihan Power is a family physician from Mount Pearl. He joined the MPSMA in 2008 and earned his black belt in 2022.
Academics have always played a significant role in his life. Dr. Power completed his post-secondary education at Memorial University, earning a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 2017, a Master of Public Health in 2018, and a Doctor of Medicine in 2023. He completed the Family Medicine residency program and received his Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) in 2025. In his free time, he enjoys walking outdoors, listening to music, riding fat bikes, and driving Ford trucks. |
Kyle Moret joined the MPSMA family in Sept. 2013, at the age of 5, in the beginner youth class. He worked hard, earning each belt, then moved to the adult class, and earned his black belt in June 2025, at the age of 17. He takes his role of assistant instructor seriously and enjoys teaching the younger members of the youth class and assisting in the adult class.
Outside MPSMA, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors at the camper, kayaking, and playing both hockey and badminton. He is a senior air cadet with 807 Mount Pearl Air Cadets where he teaches junior cadets and is involved in both drill team and biathlon. He is a graduate of O’Donel High School and will be attending Memorial University.
Outside MPSMA, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors at the camper, kayaking, and playing both hockey and badminton. He is a senior air cadet with 807 Mount Pearl Air Cadets where he teaches junior cadets and is involved in both drill team and biathlon. He is a graduate of O’Donel High School and will be attending Memorial University.
Deanne Babstock-Moret joined the MPSMA family in Sept. 2017, after watching her son Kyle in the Youth class for 4 years. She earned her green belt in February 2024 and is currently working on her blue belt. As an assistant instructor she enjoys helping the younger members of the youth class.
Outside MPSMA, Deanne is a Chartered Professional Accountant, working in public practice, and is a senior manager with MNP LLP in Mount Pearl. She is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador and CPA Canada. She works on both personal income tax and company year ends, tax and book-keeping. She enjoys spending time with her family and two pet cats, spending time outdoors at the camper, kayaking, hiking, and going to fitness classes.
Outside MPSMA, Deanne is a Chartered Professional Accountant, working in public practice, and is a senior manager with MNP LLP in Mount Pearl. She is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador and CPA Canada. She works on both personal income tax and company year ends, tax and book-keeping. She enjoys spending time with her family and two pet cats, spending time outdoors at the camper, kayaking, hiking, and going to fitness classes.
