Michael Mullett
Head Instructor (Sensei) – Mad Rock Martial Arts & Fitness
Director of Eastern Canada - Canadian Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Association
Michael brings over three decades of diverse martial arts experience to his role as head instructor at Mad Rock Martial Arts & Fitness. He began his martial arts journey in 1990 at the age of seven, training in Kenpo Karate in Cambridge, Ontario. After moving to Scarborough in 1993, he continued his development in Okinawan Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do before returning to Cambridge, where he earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Japanese Goju-Ryu Karate-Do.
In addition to his karate background, Michael has studied Judo for eight years, Tai Chi for five years, and has been actively training in Japanese JuJutsu since the age of 14. His depth of cross-training has shaped a well-rounded approach to self-defense and traditional martial arts.
Michael currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt - and the teaching title of Renshi in Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do, through the Canadian Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate Association under his instructor, Vern Tilley, Hanshi, 9th Dan,
He began teaching martial arts classes for children at the age of 14 and opened his first professional dojo at 19. Since 2019, he has offered instruction in the Bay Roberts area and opened a full-time training facility in May 2025. His teaching emphasizes discipline, personal growth, and practical application.
Beyond the dojo, Sensei Mullett has contributed as a guest instructor for numerous institutions, including the Waterloo Region District and Catholic School Boards, Conestoga College, and the University of Waterloo. He has led workshops focusing on self-defense, youth empowerment, and martial arts fundamentals