Our martial art school - Fang Shen Do (Way of Survival) - is not a typical gym environment. Instead, you'll join a team of professional instructors for whom Martial Arts training is their passion. You'll never feel like you're on your own. Our personal mission is to teach, help and guide you every step of the way, to achieve your fitness training goals.
The ability to defend yourself and loved ones is a skill everyone should seek to master. With over 46 years of experience we've designed breakthrough ways of quickly grasping new concepts or techniques, so you can spend your time enjoying the training, instead of being frustrated by it.
The ability to defend yourself and loved ones is a skill everyone should seek to master. With over 46 years of experience we've designed breakthrough ways of quickly grasping new concepts or techniques, so you can spend your time enjoying the training, instead of being frustrated by it.
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Sibok Martin's earliest memories involve Martial Arts. For as long as he can remember, right along with learning to walk and talk, there was Kung-Fu training. All of Sijo and Linda's kids were exposed to martial arts at a very young age, which helped forge a strong mind-body connection, instill core values, and give them the confidence to reach for their goals.
Fang Shen Do isn't merely the largest chain of Kung-Fu schools in Canada, nor is it strictly a fighting art. It's a philosophy you apply to every area of your life. Sijo Jacques Patenaude was the main founding member of Fang Shen Do - "Way of Survival" - the largest chain of kung-fu schools in Canada alongside his wife Linda and their four children: Stphane, Martin, Christine and Slvain.
As you might already know Cung uses Sanshou techniques to dominate his opponents. Sanshou means "Free Hand" or traditionally, Sparring is called Sanda which means "Free Fighting". It's a mixture of various Kung-Fu styles rolled into one. Kinda like how the Soviets created their Sambo or how MMA has evolved in North America.
With 13 locations in Ontario and Qubec, you're sure to find one conveniently located near you! We are constantly growing and expanding our network of school. All school websites include: address and location map, contact information, school hours and a form to obtain a free 7 day training pass! Patenaude Martial Arts is a family owned and operated Martial Arts school with locations in Eastern Ontario and Quebec.
Patenaude Martial Arts has been around for over 46 years, and throughout that time we've developed and innovated various fighting and self defence arts. If you decide to enroll, or even just come try it out, we guarantee at least one of the programs below will satisfy your needs. If you're interested in Personal Fitness, consider our Health & Fitness, Kickboxing/MMA or Kung-Fu programs.
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Annie C.
Jul 05, 2019
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Mike Desjardins
Feb 01, 2019
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I’ve been training at Patenaude Martial Arts since 2005 with a break for a few years in between and there is no place like it. The classes are intense and fun and the instructors are very knowledgeable and personable. I have trained at several of their schools and each one is equally fun, intense and exciting and you’re always made to feel welcomed and part of a close knit group. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get into fantastic shape and learn an efficient and effective self defence system. And have fun doing it!!
Steven Chugg
Oct 03, 2018
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Sebastian Guenette
Jan 28, 2018
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