Sensei Mike Stricklin - American Free Style Karate

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Master Mike Stricklin
720.327.2482

Location:
43 N. Main Street
Brighton, CO 80601

Bio - Master Mike Stricklin

Mike Stricklin is a fifth degree black belt in marital arts. He trained under Master Steve and has over 20 years of experience in Martial Arts. He grew up in Aurora, Colorado. He has three older siblings who along with his parents raised him with good values and a strong will.

At a young age, Mike wanted to become a Navy Seal, and was given the opportunity to speak to a former Seal. From this discussion, he learned the key to this career was discipline. Through high school, Mike played sports, and found time to train in Karate five days a week In college, he was given the opportunity to teach a self defense class for women which grew to class size of thirty people each due to it's popularity. He continued to teach self defense throughout Colorado and began a career in law enforcement.

It is through Martial Arts that Mike has learned how to be loyal, how to persevere, and how to make good life decisions.

Bio - Sensei Shelbie Stricklin

Shelbie Stricklin is a black belt in marital arts. She trained under Grand Master Steve. Grand Master Steve is an eighth degree black belt. Shelbie is the youngest black belt at American Free Style Karate.

Bio - Sensei Josh

Josh is a second degree Black Belt in Marital Arts. He works at an area Elementary school and has trained under Master Mike

Bio - Sensei Brian

Brian is a Black Belt in Marital Arts. He trains under Master Mike.

Bio - Sensei Mike

Sensei Mike Johnson has studied Martial Arts since 1976. Tai Kwon Do was the first style practiced. In 1984 he went onto Chinese Kenpo with his instructor Dale Brandt where he was introduced to tournament style karate. In 1991 he started studying with Mr .Stewart Laupers Schools PMA. He studied with Mr Laupers Schools until 2000. From 1991- 2000 he has become CKA State champion in Under-belt Sparring five times. To add to this he had state championships in Adult Forms , Weapons and Open Musical Forms competitions always placing in the top four. Today he studies under Master Mike Stricklin.

Master Mike, Sensei Anthony, Sensei Josh, Sensei Brian
and Sensei Shelbie

Master Mike, Sensei Mike, Sensei Brian, Sensei Josh
and Sensei Shelbie

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Upcoming Events

Tournaments
2011 Martial Arts Tournament
September 17, 2011
8:00 a.m. Registration
Commerce City Rec. Center
6060 E. Parkway Drive
Commerce, City CO 80022
303-289-3760

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Belt Testing
Award Ceremony
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Bio

Master Mike Stricklin is a 5th degree black belt in martial arts. He trained under Master Steve and has over 20 years of experience in martial arts. more...