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About Sifu Michael Vera

Sifu Michael Vera

A Sifu,  a father, a husband, a mentor and a friend...Michael Vera.
 

Michael Vera, Senior Instructor -

  • Special Forces Combat Veteran
  • 8th  Degree Black Belt - Goju Ryu 
  • Black/Golden Sash - Wing Chun
  • Senior Instructor in Jeet Kune Do
  • Instructorship in- Fight system 
  • Purple Belt - Brazilian Jui-Jitsu
  • Certified Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor
  • Instructorship in Kali
  • Certified self defense instructor (SFAS)
  • Tactical Knife Fighting Expert

 

DOJO ETIQUETTE

 


 


 

  1. Please do not bring any food or beverages into the school.

  2. When you arrive at the school, please be as quiet as possible so as not to disrupt the class in progress. Remove your shoes before proceeding up the hallway into the change room.

  3. Students are asked to be here 15 minutes prior to class with a complete clean Gi and the belt correctly tied. When ready, wait quietly in the reception area until asked to enter the classroom.

  4. A plain white T-Shirt, or any TMA T-Shirt, is the only appropriate undergarment. Please do not wear any jewelry.

  5. There is absolutely no gum chewing allowed in class.

  6. During class, speak only when acknowledged by the instructor.

  7. All students must refer to the Head Instructor, Michael Vera as Sifu.  All other instructors should be referred to as MR.  

  8. If you must leave class early, let the instructor know before class begins.

  9. If you arrive late, please wait at the threshold until acknowledged by the instructor.

  10. Hold bow for 3 seconds whenever entering or exiting the matted area.

  11. Take care of your personal needs before and after class. Once class has begun do not leave without the instructor's permission.

  12. Take care of and fold your Gi properly when not in use.

  13. A good workout generates strong body odors, please do not compound the situation by neglecting personal hygiene.

  14. Only students are permitted beyond the reception area.

  15. The school is here for you, treat it with respect. Do not abuse equipment and return it to its proper place when not in use. Do not litter, use wastepaper baskets.

  16. We ask that parents waiting during class remain quiet and if you bring younger children with you please keep them quiet as well. Parents with crying infants are asked to return after class.

**The Temple of Martial Arts apologizes if any of these rules are inconvenient for you.
However, these rules are necessary to create the best learning environment possible.