ELKO — Mike Armstrong sat on the edge of his bed in the Red Lion Hotel and felt for his iPhone. He thumbed through the phone’s assorted menus with the aid of a VoiceOver application, which directs the user by way of an automated voice. After a few moments of exploring, Armstrong finally found the […]
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Paralympics
Athlete Martial ArtsI am embarking on a new goal (2012 Paralympic Judo Team). As a Martial Artist/Sensei I have felt a strong desire to compete. I have participated in tournaments in the forms/Kata division, but that is non-combative. Standard sparring (Kumite) is rarely open to a blind competitor due to the possibility of injury. After investigating the options […]
Fundraiser @ Shiloh Community Church
Arizona Trail Athlete Grand Canyon Martial Arts Mt. Kilimanjaro Musician“Sensei” Mike Armstrong will be speaking about the Arizona Trail and his other adventures followed by an exclusive acoustic concert by Mike’s band echotribe.
The night is free and donations will be taken at the door with a raffle also taking place throughout the night.
All donations and proceeds will go to the Foundation for Blind Children to support its summer recreation program.
Please join us at Shiloh Community Church at 6pm on February 12th to hear Mike’s amazing story and listen to some good music as well.
Sensei Mike performing Seipai
Martial ArtsSensei Mike performing Seipai, a Kyokushin kata.
Sensei Mike performing Seienchin
Martial ArtsSensei Mike performing Seienchin a Kyokushin kata in Elko, NV at the Battle of the Desert open karate tournament in 2008.
Channel 12 News Interview
Martial Arts Mt. Kilimanjaro MusicianVideo interview of Sensei Mike Armstrong for Channel 12 news.