Michael Hebert
Shihan Michael Hebert joined the Learning Center for Martial Arts (now Excel Martial Arts) in 1983. His dedication and hard work awarded him his Black Belt in 1988. He later joined Steve Schatvet in training with Professor Nick Cerio, earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt in 1991.
Mike trained with many of the top influences of Excel, including Kenny Wagner (kickboxing), John Cabrall (Jui Jitsu/ Judo), and Tom Sotis (Analytical Combat).
Mike teaches many higher level black belts and is a Master Level instructor of Kyusho International™.
In addition to martial arts, Mike Hebert is also trained in firearms, joined Force Options USA in 2010, and had graduated Advanced Tactical Hand Gun, Advanced Tactical Carbine, Advanced Tactical Shotgun, Advanced Tactical 3 Gun course, Advanced Force on Force and Long Range Precision Rifle, under Master Fred Mastison.
Shihan Micheal Hebert can be seen regularly on Thursday nights (Advanced Black belt) and Sunday Mornings (Kyusho) in Mansfield.
RANKS
- 7th Degree Black Belt American Te®
- 7th Degree Black Belt Ryukyu Kempo/ Kyusho Kempo
- 7th Level Practitioner Kyusho International™
- 6th Degree Black Belt Kyusho-Jutsu Kokusai Shihankai
AFFILIATIONS
- Studied in semi-private classes with Kenny Wagner in Kickboxing (1986-1989)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Nick Cerio in Cerio’s Kenpo (1987-1991)
- Studied in semi-private classes with John Cabrall in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (1988-1990)
- Studied in semi-private classes with Professor Tom Sotis in Filipino Martial Arts (1990-1993)
- Currently studies in semi-private classes with Shihan Evan Pantazi (2001-present)
- Assists in training and testing of Excel Black Belt Levels (2003-present)
- Teacher at Excel Martial Arts, Mansfield (2003-present)
- Awarded the title of Shihan (Master Level teacher of teachers) from Evan Pantazi (2013)
