Downeast School of Massage Proudly Presents:

Integrated Martial Arts

Integrated Martial Arts is a wholistically minded martial arts class using GoJu Karatedo (Hard Soft Empty Hand Way) as it’s base, and drawing on Jujitsu, Judo, Wrestling and Chinese Kung Fu.  Training involves deflections, strikes, kicks, stance-work, and grappling.  This training serves those who are seeking to stay strong and healthy while learning to defend themselves.  This method puts a strong emphasis on traditional training for both self- development, and practical self-defense.  Open to all levels, 11 years and older. Wear loose clothing. Beginning April 12, 2010!

Downeast School of Massage 99 Moose Meadow Lane, Waldoboro, ME 04572

Time: 6-7:30PM       Monday and Wednesday        To Register: call 832-5531.

$10 per class for a ten week span; $15 for drop-ins.

About the Instructor

Louis Pontillo began his training in East Asian Philosophy and martial arts in 1980 at the age of seven.  His journey led him in 1996 to begin also studying the healing aspects of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions.  In 2001 Louis became a Licensed Acupuncturist, and a Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  Over the past twelve years, Louis has focused on the meditative and energetic aspects of the East Asian Arts known as the “internal” arts in an effort to better understand the human energetic system.  Louis has taught extensively in the fields of East Asian Medicine, Taoist Yoga (Chi Kung), and Martial Arts.