Head Instructor
Soke (Nidai) Michelle Maizis is a world-class martial artist with over 28 years of experience.
A sixth degree black belt in Chinese Kempo, she has also studied various styles including Jiu Jitsu, Sankudo, Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Hapkido, Chito Ryu and Tai Chi C'huan.
Soke Maizis is the head of the Genki-Do Kempo system.
Soke Maizis is a WKA World Karate Champion, multiple time world Silver medallist, nine-time Canadian Champion and has been rated number one in Canada in four national sport karate circuits.
Soke Maizis has been inducted into three World Hall of Fames and two local Hall of Fames for her achievements and has had acting roles such as stunt double for Priscilla Barnes in Talons Of The Eagles.
The instructors at Maizis Martial Arts Academy are well experienced and continue to train under the direction of Soke Maizis.
Resume - Soke (Nidai) Michelle Maizis
Style: Chinese Kempo System: Genki-Do
Year Started: 1980
Other Styles Studied:
Jiu Jitsu, Sankudo, Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Hapkido, Chito-Ryu, Tai Chi C’haun
Accomplishments:
2008: Triple Sivler Medallist - WKA World Championships - Orlando, Florida
2008: Double Gold Medallist, Double Silver Medallist - WKA Canadian Championahips - Hull, Quebec
2007: Became head of the system of Genki-Do (second generation Soke)
2007: Gold Medallist, Double Bronze Medallist - WKA World Championships - Karlsruhe, Germany
2007: Gold Medallist, Silver Medallist, Bronze Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Hull, Quebec
2006: Achieved the rank of Rokudan
2006: Bronze Medallist - WKA World Championships - Benidorm, Spain
2006: Silver Medallist, Double Bronze Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Hull, Quebec
2005: Rated #1 Tour Canada National Circuit
2005: Silver Medallist - WKA World Championships - Niagara Falls. Ontario
2005: Became Team Canada member - WKA Canadian Championships ~ Hull, Quebec
2004: Grand Champion - Toronto Tournament of Champions
2003: Rated #1 Tour Canada National Circuit
2003: Rated #1 in Maple Leaf Conference NBL
2003: Triple Silver Medallist - WKA World Championships - Killarney, Ireland
2003: Gold Medallist, Double Silver Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Ottawa, Ontario
2002: Kempo School of the Year - Global Martial Artists Federation
2001: Achieved the rank of Godan
2001: Silver Medallist - WKA World Championships - Vienna, Austria
2001: Triple Silver Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Ottawa, Ontario
2000: WKA Team Member representing Canada In Louisville, KY at the WKA World Championships - 5th place
2000: Gold Medallist, Quadruple Silver Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Niagara Falls, Canada
2000: Inducted into the WHFSC International Hall of Fame as International Competitor of the Year
2000: Inducted into the WKU Hall of Fame as Kempo Woman of the Year
1999: Inducted into the WHFSC International Hall of Fame as Kempo Woman of the Year
1999: Silver Medallist, Bronze Medallist - WKA World Championships - Hanover, Germany
1999: Double Gold Medallist, Double Silver Medallist, Bronze Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Hull, Quebec
1999: Became inheritor for the system of Genki-do
1998: Double Silver Medallist, Bronze Medallist - WKA World Championships - Mississauga, Ontario
1998: Double Gold Medallist, Double Silver Medallist - WKA Canadian Championships - Mississauga, Ontario
1998-2000: Rated #1 in Canada by the WKA
1997: Inducted into the WHFSC International Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year - Canada
1989-1995: Rated #1 in Canada, Can’Am & NBL
1993: Bronze Medallist - IAKSA World Championship - Odense, Denmark
1991: Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Akron, Ohio
1991: Civic Award of Merit for Sports - Barrie, Ontario
1990: Barrie Athlete of the Year
Other Martial Arts Accomplishments:
Soke Michelle Maizis has personally coached fifteen Regional Champions, eight Canadian Champions and eight World medallists.
Soke Michelle Maizis teaches within the school systems as well as seminars with martial artists and non-marital artists alike.
Movies/Plays:
Talons of the Eagles - Stunt double for Priscilla Barnes
The 13th Knight - Understudy for the lead role, Knight, Ninja
