OpenDo Taekwondo martial arts programs focus on self-defense and personal development through fitness and self-defence techniques. OpenDo draws on MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) including Okichitaw, BJJ, jiu-jitsu, hapkido, muay thai, and kickboxing to enhance personal protection while Taekwondo is used as the core training model.
Find The Master Within
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I will be kind, courteous, and respectful to others.
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I will live with honour and integrity.
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I will persevere at every task, and my spirit will be unconquered.
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I will practice self-control and resist unhealthy persuasion.
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I will encourage cooperation and sharing of knowledge openly.
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I will never misuse my knowledge and skill.
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I will find the Master within.
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Dr. Rob Higgins,
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This was a great event and we thank Master George Lepine and his team.
PAST EVENT: Okichitaw Demonstration and Workshop
IN THE NEWS: http://www.barrieadvance.com/barrieadvance/article/145273
DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2009, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Barrie Native Friendship Centre
175 Bayfield St., Barrie, ON
DESCRIPTION:
Okichitaw is a Native people's martial art system for combat and
self-defense. This free demonstration and workshop will be conducted
by Master George Lepine, who is the founder and developer
of Okichitaw. Master Lepine is Vice-President of the World Martial
Arts Union and is also a 6th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo,
as well as a Black Belt in Hapkido, and a Brown Belt in Judo.
He established this Canadian Aboriginal Martial Art system through
historical research and practical experiences as well as securing and
maintaining cultural significance. This martial art system is based on
Plains-Cree and Assinaboine combat principles and methods.
CONTACT: Dr. Rob Higgins 705-725-1717 drhiggins@opendo.net
LINKS:
Oki Chi Taw website: http://www.nativemartialarts.com/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okichitaw
 Master George Lepine
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