Phoenix Martial Arts

Phoenix Martial Arts is a wonderful martial arts club. Mike has created a family atmosphere while still teaching perseverance, dedication, respect, positive self image and self confidence. He believes in each and every student and aspires to help all students reach their full potential. I am grateful for the difference he has made in our lives.

I've been at Phoenix for a year now. I am very happy with the way the classes are taught. Mike always included practical elements that draws from multiple martial arts styles. The classes are a good mix of cardio and fun. The atmosphere is very friendly, with everyone helping out when needed. There is a separate class for the youngest students that prepares them with skills and discipline to join the main classes. A great place for families to learn martial arts.

Master Mike guides each student to achieve the best of their ability and beyond! His approach in guiding children and adults is second to none, a truly inspiring club!

I have been attending Phoenix Martial Arts for almost 4 years. In this time, I have developed new friendships and learned some Martial Arts in the process. If you are interested in exploring and bettering yourself as an individual, challenging your athleticism, and meeting others who share common values and have similar hobbies, then you are in the right place! Mike, our instructor, has an uncanny ability to see and exploit the absolute best in each of his students. He thrives in Martial Arts and spends much of his free time studying many different types in order to provide the best possible experience to all participants.We do not just learn Taekwondo; we also practise Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and other disciplines in order to become well-rounded Martial Artists. We also develop focus, become resilient, show persistence, and reflect on our behaviours and actions both in class and in life. I am very grateful to have Phoenix and all its members in my life.

I am writing a letter of recommendation in support of the Taekwondo Program known as Phoenix Martial Arts, located at Southwold Public School in St. Thomas, ON. Mike Cranwell has made Phoenix Martial Arts a part of the community for 5 years, in which local youth and adults have gained mixed martial arts discipline, training and mentoring. My daughter has been part of Phoenix Martial Arts for 3 years. During this time I have been able to observe how each of the youth and adults, including my daughter, have learned dedication, discipline, and respect as well as learning how to protect themselves in a disciplined manner.When our daughter first started Phoenix Martial Arts, she was very shy and quiet. As she has progressed in her Martial Arts skills, she has also gained confidence in herself and she is very outgoing. As part of Phoenix Martial Arts and level my daughter is at, she has taken a great interest in learning and expanding her knowledge and experience on how to spar! My daughter has also gained benefits from being a part Phoenix Martial Arts. She has progressed in the martial arts and becoming very confident in herself. She looks forward to each and every class she attends as well as leanring the different techniques to the skills she has gained.Phoenix Martial Arts has not only provided a mentorship program, they have provided a place where their youth and adults can gain friendship, confidence, discipline and motivation as well as providing parents a place for their children where they are safe and where they know their children will gain skills that will help them be successful in life.I have been a part of Phoenix Martial Arts for a few years, as well as many families around us and it has been a great experience having this program in our community!I encourage any possibilities to expanding Phoenix Martial Arts so other families will have the same opportunity to experience everything that is offered!

A great combination of real world self-defense, traditional martial arts values and self-discipline coupled with strength and cardiovascular fitness. My son and I enjoy the family atmosphere, while I personally love the focus on refining techniques and applying them in controlled sparring sessions.