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Having trained in several martial arts schools in New York, California, Dublin, Boston, and of course Kingston, I can without hesitation say that Martial Arts Planet has been the best run, most intense, fun, and rewarding experience. I cannot recommend MAP enough. Training at MAP this year saved me in many ways. MAP got me in shape and made me feel healthy, happy, and strong. MAP provided a refuge and distraction from the stress and anxiety of work; the hectic life of a parent of two small children; the Winter Blues; and the pain from the recent loss of my father. Sincere and Warm Thanks, |
INSTRUCTORSTHE "REAL" TEAMLike much of this website we will try to break the status quo. Before we spout on about how great our staff is and how many trophies they have tucked away in their closets, let's first address what we call The "Real" Team. Although the staff and instructors most-definitely are important, and we certainly feel that we have some of the best, the real team is actually made up of our gym's members. We feel that everyone from the newest beginner to our fantastic group of experienced students make up the heart of Martial Arts Planet. It is through them that we, the instructors and coaches, have the opportunity to pass on our Martial Arts lessons. We thank them for this opportunity. CHRISTOPHER WELLSTOODMartial Arts Planet's co-owner is Christopher Wellstood. A direct student of MAP founder Mike Sweeney, Chris has been "on the mat" training throughout much of MAP's evolution. A Brazilian Jiu-jitsu purple belt with solid skills in both Muay Thai and wrestling, and a graduate of MAP's Instructor Candidate Course, Chris has the valuable combination of performance ability and excellent coaching skills.
Left to right: MAP founders Mike and Rebecca Sweeney, head coach Chris Wellstood, assistant coaches Patti Hull, Matt Garrett and James Young, world BJJ champion and long-time friend of MAP, Leonardo SantosMAP's FOUNDERSIn 1987, MAP founder Mike Sweeney moved to Kingston and began teaching the martial arts. Joined by his wife Rebecca Sweeney over a decade ago, the two have helped to grow one of the most successful gyms in the country. Countless students have been trained under their tutelage, several of whom have gone on to make teaching the martial arts a profession of their own! While planning to leave on a new adventure late in 2010, their involvement with MAP continues both as instructors and consultants for the gym's current owners. OUR INSTRUCTORS' INSTRUCTORSEach of the following world-class instructors has contributed greatly to MAP's martial arts programs. We are extremely grateful for their contributions and support over the years.
We would also like to thank the many other top-level martial arts instructors who have helped us along the way. Your assistance throughout the years has, and always will be, truly appreciated.
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