Since being in Vancouver, Mike has had the pleasure to train with and learn from various people in stunt work, martial arts and extreme sports.
Martial Arts - Aikido & Kickboxing. Although some training in others (see additional)
Fight Choreography - Armed (various weapons) & Unarmed
Breakfalls & Rolls
SCUBA Diving - Surface Watch, Dive Planning & Safety Supervisor (PADI Divemaster, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, Nitrox, Dry Suit)
Water Stunts (inc Underwater Fighting)
Rock Climbing
Rappelling (Inc Window Entry/Exit, Inverted, RAP)
Caving
Kayaking
Bodyboarding
Firearms (Various)
Squibs
Fire Burns (Full, Partial, Telly Tubby & Bare Skin Burns) - Performer, Prep (inc Fuel, Gel & Equipment) and Safety.
Fire Breathing
High Falls
Stair falls
Driving - Car Hits/Drags/Fallouts/90/180/J Turn
Wire Work/Wraps/Jerk Backs - (Basic/limited rigging experience. Experience in pulling)
Mini Tramp
Fight Choreography - Armed (various weapons) & Unarmed
Breakfalls & Rolls
SCUBA Diving - Surface Watch, Dive Planning & Safety Supervisor (PADI Divemaster, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, Nitrox, Dry Suit)
Water Stunts (inc Underwater Fighting)
Rock Climbing
Rappelling (Inc Window Entry/Exit, Inverted, RAP)
Caving
Kayaking
Bodyboarding
Firearms (Various)
Squibs
Fire Burns (Full, Partial, Telly Tubby & Bare Skin Burns) - Performer, Prep (inc Fuel, Gel & Equipment) and Safety.
Fire Breathing
High Falls
Stair falls
Driving - Car Hits/Drags/Fallouts/90/180/J Turn
Wire Work/Wraps/Jerk Backs - (Basic/limited rigging experience. Experience in pulling)
Mini Tramp
Other Training
I have been able to train in various disciplines since arriving here and continue to do so.
Gymnastics (Basic Level Currently - Training is ongoing)
Basic Horseriding
Basic Snowboarding & Some Skiing Experience
I also train when possible in Arnis, Muay Thai, Systema and have a little training in Judo,
Boxing & Karate
Film Fighting Training - Film Fu with Kirk Caouette
Swashbuckling Fight Choreography Training
High Falls Training
Fire Burns/Human Torch Training
Canadian Firearms Safety and P.A.L (Restricted)
Firearms for Film
Various Outdoor Pursuits Training (Non Certified)
Poi & Fire Poi
Breath Hold Swimming/Diving
Skydiving (Currently on student status) 3 jumps
Gymnastics (Basic Level Currently - Training is ongoing)
Basic Horseriding
Basic Snowboarding & Some Skiing Experience
I also train when possible in Arnis, Muay Thai, Systema and have a little training in Judo,
Boxing & Karate
Film Fighting Training - Film Fu with Kirk Caouette
Swashbuckling Fight Choreography Training
High Falls Training
Fire Burns/Human Torch Training
Canadian Firearms Safety and P.A.L (Restricted)
Firearms for Film
Various Outdoor Pursuits Training (Non Certified)
Poi & Fire Poi
Breath Hold Swimming/Diving
Skydiving (Currently on student status) 3 jumps
Although these are the main skills that Michael has, Michael is dedicated to training and
always keen to learn any new skills, gain more experience, qualifications and to seek
opportunities to train with others.
always keen to learn any new skills, gain more experience, qualifications and to seek
opportunities to train with others.
Since being in Vancouver, Mike is building up his gear and has more to acquire.
Current personal equipment.
Knee and elbow pads
Rock climbing harness
Belay device and Figure of 8
Climbing shoes
Climbing rope
Static line
Carabiners
Slings
Snowboard
Nomex suit
Browning 9mm airsoft gun
Paintball gun
Jo Staff
Bokken
Wakizashi (wooden)
Rattan sticks
Blunt metal sword
Current personal equipment.
Knee and elbow pads
Rock climbing harness
Belay device and Figure of 8
Climbing shoes
Climbing rope
Static line
Carabiners
Slings
Snowboard
Nomex suit
Browning 9mm airsoft gun
Paintball gun
Jo Staff
Bokken
Wakizashi (wooden)
Rattan sticks
Blunt metal sword