Roger Miller became involved in Kenpo in 1985 at the age of 9 and received his black belt in 1992. Most of Roger's training was under the instruction of Sensei Garry Temple in the Marystown Kenpo club and Jacques Fontaine Kenpo club, which was founded by Roger and Gary.
Roger had been active as an instructor for 20 years at the Mt. Pearl School of Martial Arts. Roger is past President of the Kenpo Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Roger had been active as an instructor for 20 years at the Mt. Pearl School of Martial Arts. Roger is past President of the Kenpo Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Christopher O' Halloran has been a part of the MPSMA family since 2008 and he holds a brown belt with black stripe and is working hard toward his black belt. Being the oldest of four boys he takes his role of junior instructor very seriously and enjoys teaching the younger members.
Has helped his younger brothers their belt levels and considers it an honour to present them with their new belts at each grading level.
Outside MPSMA Chris enjoys spending time outdoors at the cabin, doing yoga and you can usually find him at a basketball court. He devotes his full time to the O’Donel High School basketball team where he has been a shooting guard since grade 10.
Has helped his younger brothers their belt levels and considers it an honour to present them with their new belts at each grading level.
Outside MPSMA Chris enjoys spending time outdoors at the cabin, doing yoga and you can usually find him at a basketball court. He devotes his full time to the O’Donel High School basketball team where he has been a shooting guard since grade 10.
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Andrew Tilley is the owner and operator of Driven PowerSports located in Mount Pearl, with more than 20 years of retail experience and 30 years in the power sports industry. Andrew is also an avid back country snowmobiler, guiding small and large groups in the back woods of western Newfoundland. Andrew also sits as a executive member of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad board to help raise funds in the fight against prostate cancer.
He also enjoys running in his spare time and has successfully completed the Tely10 in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and the Cape to Cabot race in 2016.
Andrew has been involved in martial arts since 2012. After six years of training with MPSMA, Andrew currently holds a blue belt
He also enjoys running in his spare time and has successfully completed the Tely10 in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and the Cape to Cabot race in 2016.
Andrew has been involved in martial arts since 2012. After six years of training with MPSMA, Andrew currently holds a blue belt
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Paul Lahey is a faculty member of the Applied Arts Department at the College of the North Atlantic teaching the 2 year Community Recreation Leadership program. He joined the MPSMA in 2011 and currently holds a brown belt with the senior adult class.
Paul began his martial art training over 20 years ago completing 8 years of Tae Kwon Do training, until he decided to raise a family and pursue his Masters Degree in Education at Memorial University. Paul has an extensive background working with volunteer boards in the Community Development sector and has held a number of positions with many recreation and volunteer based organizations including Chairperson of a number of provincial and national boards.
Paul enjoys working with people of all ages, loves teaching, and a passion for martial arts, making him a great addition to assist with various levels and classes at the Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts.
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.
Dean Menchions was inspired as a teenager to join the MUN Shotokan Karate Club in 1990 by watching the first Karate Kid movie . Dean achieved his blue belt in Shotokan at the MUN club before his professional life took him to Ontario.
After a hiatus of a number of years Dean found a local Kung Fu club and moved up through the ranks to Triple Black Stripe. Three months away from a full black belt, he was offered a position as a Financial Advisor back home in Newfoundland. He moved home with his young family in 2004 and started training at MPSMA. He has since been advanced to Black belt (2013) .
After a hiatus of a number of years Dean found a local Kung Fu club and moved up through the ranks to Triple Black Stripe. Three months away from a full black belt, he was offered a position as a Financial Advisor back home in Newfoundland. He moved home with his young family in 2004 and started training at MPSMA. He has since been advanced to Black belt (2013) .
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 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 worked 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 photography.
Craig O'Keefe I have a wonderful family with daughter, Shea, and son, Brett, and beautiful wife , Tracey. They are what ground me. I have worked with children/youth for the B.C. Ministry of Health (Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre) & now with the Eastern School District of NL (in teaching, special services, and guidance roles).
I have tried Aikido for a year while at MUN, experienced SUN-HANG-DO and JUDO during my stay in B.C., but finally found my home with MPSMA in Mt. Pearl and hold a black belt.
The mixture of karate, ju-jitsu, grappling, & kick-boxing has made this a well-rounded experience. This club is more than a dojo. It is a family who learns, grows, & cares together.
I have tried Aikido for a year while at MUN, experienced SUN-HANG-DO and JUDO during my stay in B.C., but finally found my home with MPSMA in Mt. Pearl and hold a black belt.
The mixture of karate, ju-jitsu, grappling, & kick-boxing has made this a well-rounded experience. This club is more than a dojo. It is a family who learns, grows, & cares together.
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.
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 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.
Mike Rickert is a Departmental Program Co Ordinator with the Provincial Government. Joined MPSMA program in Sept 2000 and attained his black belt in June 2008.
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Glenn Delaney is a Group Home professional who had been training with the MPSMA for 20 years. Glenn attained his Black Belt in 2006
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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
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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. 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) . |
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. |
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. |
Collette Leonard
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Boyd Coffin
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Andrew Blundon
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Jason Dillon
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Andrew Young
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Nancy Dillon
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