Biography - Mike Bush

Sensei Mike Bush was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in many places throughout his childhood, including the New York area, Plano, Texas, and southern California.  While living in California, Mike began to study Shaolin Kempo Karate with Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense in 1989 and was promoted by Fred Villari to first degree black belt in 1992 and then second degree black belt by Master John Fritz in 1994. 

During his time under Fred Villari he trained with numerous Masters, including Master Russell Streff, Master Bob Bombalier, Master John Fritz, and Grandmaster Fred Villari.  Mike was the chief instructor and manager for the Laguna Niguel and Dana Point schools. 

Mike graduated San Diego State University with a degree in Communication.  During his time at San Diego State, he taught privately and also conducted Women’s Self Defense seminars for incoming freshman.  

In 2008, Mike began training under Shihan Nick Chamberlain and quickly found a new home in the Martial Arts.  Since training with Shihan Chamberlain, Mike has started teaching a few classes per month.  On October 3rd, 2009, Mike was promoted to his 3^rd degree in Gasan Ryu Kenpo and his 1^st degree in Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu.

Mike has been in the sales field professionally for close to a decade and is currently Business Development Manager for a large property management company based in Dallas.  Mike lives near White Rock Lake in Dallas with his wife Layla, his daughter Josie and his dog Parker. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, trying out new restaurants, traveling with his family, spending time with friends and trying to keep up with a toddler. 

Come to the Friday morning workout at 6am and learn "The 12 Hands of Ta Mo" a breathing, Qi Gong (Chi Kung) exercise. 

Mikes informative article on this kata is in "News" under "Training Tips 12 Hands"

For more training tips from our instructors go to "Training Tips"