Michael Foley

Michael Foley is a second generation martial artist who has been training since childhood. Foley’s Martial Arts was founded in 1978 by Michael’s father, Mike Foley Sr. Michael grew up participating in combat sports. He is a 7th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and has an extensive background in Kickboxing as both a competitor and coach. His martial arts career has taken him to Brazil, Thailand, Greece, South Africa, the United States, and across Canada. In international competition Michael has stood on the podium numerous times for Canada as a member of the National Kickboxing Team. He has held both the Canadian and Atlantic Canadian amateur Kickboxing titles, and he took gold at the 2001 WPKA World Championships. His coaching credentials include certifications from Sport Canada and Kickboxing Canada. He is the current president of WAKO-NL, the governing body for amateur kickboxing in Newfoundland and Labrador. Michael has worked in film and television for over a decade as a stunt-actor and fight choreographer. He has worked fight scenes and stunts for the productions Republic of Doyle, Hudson and Rex, Frontier, Little Dog, SurrealEstate, Murdoch Mysteries, Son of a Critch, and Saint Pierre. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Memorial University with a major in English and a minor in Music.

Competition Highlights:

• 1989 Bronze Kenpo ‘Top Ten’ Nationals, Montreal, QC.
• 1991 Gold Kenpo CBN Open, Carbonear, NL.
• 1996 Gold Kenpo St. John’s Open, St. John’s, NL.
• 1999 Bronze Ontario Open, Hamilton, ON.
• 2000 Gold WPKA Canada Cup, Burlington, ON.
• 2001 Gold WPKA World Championships, Thessaloniki, Greece.
• 2001 Double Gold KICKUSA International Martial Arts Festival, Orlando, FL, USA.
• 2002 Gold WKA Canadian Nationals, Ottawa, ON.
• 2005 Gold WKA Kickboxing, Buffalo, New York, USA.
• 2006 Gold CASK Kickboxing Night of Champions, Oakville, ON.
• 2007 CASK Atlantic Canadian Kickboxing title, St. John’s, NL.
• 2010 CASK Canadian Kickboxing title, St. John’s, NL.
• 2013 Silver IBJJF Montreal International Open, Montreal, QC.
• 2016 Gold NAGA US Open, Orlando, FL, USA.

Coaching, Officiating, and First Aid Certifications:

• NCCP level 2 nationally certified coach.
• WAKO level 1 nationally certified Kickboxing coach.
• WAKO level 2 nationally certified Kickboxing official.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation Heart-saver CPR/AED.
• St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED
• Vulnerable sectors and background checks.