Master Michael Aronson MBA has studied the Chinese martial arts for 47 years, commencing his practice in 1977. Before that he wrestled in high school from 1972-1976, winning two Texas state championships.

His chief areas of concentration are: Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu under Grandmaster Yee Shum Leung of New York City, Northern Shaolin Family Style Nine Birds under a top Grandmaster in Dallas, Tx., and Northern Long Fist/Southern White Crane/Yang Style Tai Chi under Grandmaster Jeff Bolt (Senior Student of Dr. Yang Jwing Ming of Boston and California) in Houston, Tx. He has also studied Filipino escrima and espada y espada knife defense/attack. His specific area of expertise, which he has honed over many years, is his ability to execute and employ the Chinese art of Chin Na, or seizing, grabbing, and controlling the opponent in real life situations.  These techniques, along with specific defenses against knives, guns, and other weapons of opportunity, allow all whom learn them to feel secure and confident in defending themselves and their loved ones. He has adapted this knowledge to make applicable in situational self-defense and women’s self -defense situations, from walking to the garage late at night to facing an attacker with a knife. He also teaches awareness and situational defense courses.