Harry Bishop joined the Mount Pearl School of Marital Arts in 1996 and was awarded his Black Belt in June 2003. Since that time he has been active as an Instructor and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of martial arts training.
Sensei Harry credits his involvement in the martial arts with improving his overall health and lifestyle. In 2012 he retired after 33 years service with the provincial government. He enjoys regular daily exercise and is a student of Tai Chi and Yoga as well.
Sensei Harry credits his involvement in the martial arts with improving his overall health and lifestyle. In 2012 he retired after 33 years service with the provincial government. He enjoys regular daily exercise and is a student of Tai Chi and Yoga as well.
Gerry Whelan joined the MPSMA in 1999 because martial arts was an activity he could share with his son Liam. Gerry received his black belt in March of 2004. Gerry assists in teaching the children's and adult classes. Gerry competed at the provincial and national level in amateur wrestling while attending Memorial University from 1977 to 1983 and coached briefly at the High school level. He works as a geological data management specialist with an international oilfield service company and credits the MPSMA family with such major health benefits as stress reduction, improved fitness and wonderful friends. In retirement Gerry has turned to a new career and has taken up his love of photograpy.
Mark Efford is currently the rank of constable with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Mark joined the MPSMA in January 2000 and moved to the adult class in September 2005. After more than ten years of training he received his Black Belt on May 11th, 2011. Since receiving his belt Mark has become an active instructor teaching both the youth and adult classes. Marks older Brother, Darrell, is also a black belt with the Mt. Pearl School of Martial Arts. 
Mike Lush has been an active Kenpo practitioner for 39 years. He began training in 1972 at the MUN Kenpo club, received his black belt in 1985 and since that time has trained under a number of instructors and has competed and placed in many levels of provincial and national competition. Currently Mike is the Secretary / Treasurer of the Kenpo Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Rebecca Reid began her training at the age of eight, and received her Black Belt in June 2010. She enjoys helping with the younger classes and teaching when she gets the chance. Rebecca is also involved with voice, and actively participates in the Kiwanis Music Festival and has attained her Grade 9 in the Royal Conservatory. She is a graduate of Memorial University. 
Glenn Delaney is a 43 year old Group Home professional who has been training with the MPSMA for 10 years. Glenn attained his Black Belt in 2006 and is very active as an instructor. He enjoys sports of any kind
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Mike Rickert is a Departmental Program Co Ordinator with the Provincial Government. After playing organized hockey for 15 years, he joined the MPSMA program in September 2000 and attained his black belt in June 2008. Mike enjoys the training offered by the MPSMA program and thoroughly enjoys helping and watching the students work hard to advance and achieve their goals. The friendship throughout the MPSMA is, in his opinion, second to none....
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Craig Heath joined the MPSMA in 2002 after spending a full year watching his daughter Brianna train and thought it would be an activity they could share together. Craig (a.k.a. Grasshopper) received his black belt in June of 2009 and now enjoys assisting in teaching the children's classes. He works as a Senior Commercial Account Manager with Cal LeGrow Insurance Limited for 20+ years. Craig loves his Montreal Canadiens and the friendly banter it creates in the Dojo.
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Michelle (Shelly) Melee has been a member of MPSMA since 2000 and is a true believer that “Failure Is Not An Option.” Shelly was awarded her Black Belt on May 10th, 2011. She thoroughly enjoys helping and instructing the kids’ classes
When Shelly is not in the dojo or working as a General Manager in a hotel/spa, you can probably find her cruising around NL on her Vulcan or enjoying home life with her family and their two dogs, Max and Piper. |
Danny Tobin began his martial arts training in 1984 and received his black belt in 1994. Danny has many years experience in teaching both children and adults, having trained in a number of schools, including his own school, which he operated for almost 2 years. Danny became involved with the Mt. Pearl School of Martial Arts in 1997 and was one of our most senior instructors.
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Liam Whelan started training at MPSMA in 1996 at the age of nine and attained his Kenpo black belt in April of 2005. He has developed a great deal of maturity and confidence from his long association with the school. He has since broadened his martial arts horizons to embrace amateur kickboxing and Gracie Jiu Jitsu where he has acheived his blue belt under the Pedro Sauer system. He derives great satisfaction from passing his Jiu Jitsu knowledge on to students.
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Dennis Rose began his martial arts training with the MPSMA in 2002 and received his black belt in June 2008.
Dennis is the manager of a manufacturing and retail business who also enjoys travel, wine making as well as cycling and cross country skiing in season. |
Steve Menchington began his martial arts training in January, 1999 and received his black belt in April, 2005.
Steve is the District Manager for United Rentals, managing 6 stores throughout Newfoundland & Labrador. When not working, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He hopes to one day have his twin daughters join Kenpo and follow in his footsteps! |
Steve Mallard began his martial arts training in 2001 and received his Black Belt in June 2008.
Steve is a teacher at District School. Steve originally from Fortune resides in Paradise with wife Cheryl and three daughters. One of Steve’s proudest Karate accomplishments is the relationship established with fellow Black Belt Dennis Rose. They started Karate on the same night and received Black Belts on the same night. |
Adam Mercer
attained his Black Belt in 2005 after 12 years of training with a number of different Kenpo clubs but predominantly the MPSMA. Adam is also actively involved with CASK ( past champion) and, with his brother Andrew, also provides Kick boxing coaching to our students at MPSMA. |
Darrell Efford
Darrell received his black belt in 2005. He enjoys dog training, photography and archery. Darrell is the older Brother of current instructor, Mark Efford. He currently resides in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan. Working for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. |
Andrew Mercer
attained his Black Belt in 2005 after 11 Years of training, predominantly with the MPSMA. He is a phenomenal athlete who also makes his living as a personal trainer. Andrew will train wherever and wherever he can. Andrew is currently the Canadian champion for his weight class in Canadian Amateur Sport Kickboxing ( CASK) and is a very valuable coaching resource to MPSMA . |
Collette Leonard
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Boyd Coffin
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Andrew Blundon
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Steve Arns |
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Shane
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Jason Dillon
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Andrew Young
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Nancy Dillon
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