Michael Sensei

Each day, 160,000 children refuse to go to school for fear of being bullied. Martial Arts Master Michael Mendoza, (Michael sensei), has created EveryBully to teach parents how to guide their children through the bully dynamic. The ancient wisdom of the martial arts transcends mere physical combat; it is a holistic philosophy that serves all aspects of one’s life; mind, body, and spirit. Over five decades of training and teaching, Michael Sensei has mastered his craft while gaining a unique and profound insight into the human experience. Through the art of storytelling, Michael sensei will open your eyes to a deeper understanding of the synergy of life, one challenge at a time.

Hello! Thank you for stopping by. My name is Michael, and I’ll be your host on this guided tour of my life. I began studying Kung Fu in 1969, motivated by two events; I witnessed my first public bullying at school, and I watched my first episode of “The Green Hornet” starring Bruce Lee as Kato. I put 2 & 2 together and was convinced at nine years old, that kung fu was my best shot at beating a bully. I started training in Karate in 1972, earning my first of many Black Belts in 1977. I opened my first studio in 1988 and have worked with hundreds of families over the course of my career. I’ve competed at the highest level and have trained champions of all ages. I am recognized internationally as a Master of Kyokumaru karate, Feeding Crane kung fu and Yang family tai chi chuan. Within the martial arts community, I am considered a “Teacher’s teacher”. I’ve developed programs for special needs students, law enforcement agencies and everyone in between, but my current work, EveryBully, is undoubtedly the closest to my heart. I have trained and counseled so many children who have been bullied, that I can confidently say I have a unique perspective regarding the bully dynamic. My entire life has led me here and now it is my privilege to share these life changing strategies with every family.
Thanks for listening,
Michael Mendoza (Michael sensei)