53 St CLAIR STREET
Why Choose Professional Self Defence?
Professional Self Defence Studio offers group or private lessons, or a combination of the two. The difference at our school is private instruction where the student can choose a time convenient to them for their lessons, where they learn at their own pace and experience no stress or embarrassment while learning. The student learns 7 to 17 times faster than with group instruction. Our school specializes in self defence and physical fitness. Students can become more physically fit with our unlimited group instruction. Our instructors are chosen for their performance, interest and ability to help others learn the required material. Modern training methods, traditional kata and weapon defence create a broad foundation from which our students learn the essence of self defence. The Professional Self Defence Program provides a comprehensive course which develops self-confidence, self discipline, physical endurance and agility, self defence ability, and pride. Furthermore, our program develops personality and character.
Who is the Head Instructor and WHAT are his qualifications?
Ralph Chinnick
The "Head Instructor" of Professional Self Defence is Ralph Chinnick who has studied with Chinese; Japanese; Thailand; Okinawan; American; and Canadian Instructors. Mr. Chinnick is an 9th Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu, and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in other Kung Fu Systems. Mr. Chinnick started learning the Art of Self Defence at age 15, when he took up Boxing. He then went on to the Martial Arts, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Hung Gar Kung Fu, Thailand Kempo, Chinese Kenpo, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tai Chi Kung Fu, Daito-Ryu Aiki Ju-Jitsu, and Shinki Ju-Jujitsu. He has also studied Nerve Centre and Pressure Points, as well as Yang style Tai Chi. Mr. Chinnick continues to train and upgrade his Martial Arts knowledge and skills.
Ranks
9th Degree Kenpo Black Belt - Instructor Al Tracy
2nd Degree Hung Gar Kung fu Black Belt - Instructor Park Yip
2nd Degree Black Belt Canadian Fire Dragon Association -
Instructor Daniel Pai
4th Degree Kenpo-Jiujitsu Black Belt - Instructor Ernst McPeek
2nd Degree Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujitsu Instructor K. Yonewaza
Easy Tai Chi Certified Level Two Instructor Dr. Keith Jeffery
Wing Chun Do International Member - Instructor James Demile
Certificates and Awards
Tai Chi Chuan Instructor Certification - Al Tracy
Advanced Sparring Seminal - Instructor Joe Lewis (1977)
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo Camp 1996 on the concepts & principles of
American Kenpo Karate
Honors
Ralph Chinnick was recognized for his outstanding school by
Shinki Martial Arts Association (1984)
Ralph Chinnick Top 200 Martial Arts schools in North America
1996
Ralph Chinnick Top 200 Martial Arts Schools in North America
1997
Ralph Chinnick member in good standing 1997 American Kenpo
International
7th Honorary Kenpo Karate - Instructor Larry Tatum
Ralph Chinnick Senior Masters Award "Gathering of Eagles" 1999
Las Vegas
Ralph Chinnick Kenpo International Hall of Fame(2007)
Jason Chinnick
Ranks
4th Degree Kenpo Black Belt - Instructor Al Tracy
2nd Degree Kenpo-Jujitsu Black Belt - Instructor Ralph Chinnick
1st Degree Submission Arts Wrestling Black Belt -
Instructor
Mike Martelle
1st Degree Black Belt Kenpo Jiujitsu - Instructor Ernst McPeek
Red Belt (Belt Before Black) Muay Thai - Instructor
Simon Posner
How do I get started?
Call us at 519-352-0033, and ask to schedule for a free lesson.
How do I continue after the FREE trial?
This actually depends on you, your aims in wanting to learn and how extensively you want to train. Therefore, the cost is dependent on the type of program that you select. We offer special family rates where one adult member of the family pays and the rest study with them free. In other words, we let the students set their own goals in regards to training and the cost is dependent of that goal. However, for Self Defence we recommend a year to acquire a good working knowledge that will enable you to handle yourself in practically any situation. Many of our students continue with us beyond the one-year point because of the fun and fitness that they get from their training.
When can I start?
If you are serious, now! Since we are limited in time and space, we only accept new students on an appointment basis. Therefore, in order to ensure a place for you in our school, it is advised that you make your decision as soon as possible.
Why does Kenpo use a "Black Gi" (uniform)?
When James Mitose returned to Hawaii in 1937 from his Kosho/Kenpo training with his Grandfather, Sukuhei Yoshida (20th Great Grand Master) in Japan, he knew that people would assume his "Art" was just another Japanese/Okinawan martial art.
He immediately wanted to send a message to all the other martial artists in Hawaii that this was not the case. He did this by wearing a "Black Gi," which was contrary to the nature of the "Traditional" Japanese martial arts! James Mitose wanted all to know that while there were some similarities to other martial arts, Kosho/Kenpo had taken a different path of development and was a style of its own - not to be considered Japanese in nature or origin!
Kenpo or kempo?
There is no difference between Kenpo and Kempo, they are different spellings of the same martial art. The Japanese kanji character for kenpo and kempo is the same, yet when translated to English, the N can also be an M. Kenpo or Kempo translates to “Law of the fist”.
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Professional Self Defence
53 St Clair St
Chatham Ontario
N7L 3H8
(519) 352-0033
info@professionalselfdefence.ca
