VIC SCHUKOV

BELLEVILLE’S OWN

Mary Millar saw so much value in enrolling her young son in Patenaude Martial Arts Belleville, she bought the business seven years ago and is now owner and chief instructor running the school with her son.

The school teaches Kung Fu Martial Arts, kickboxing, grappling, and weapons, for ages ranging from three years to over 6o. Students number, on average, between 100 and 150 annually.

“I like that it is a way of life, about being fit and healthy with a positive body and mindset and spirit. For example, how we may infuse mind and spirit in our physical training, let’s say a simple push up; if they give up, we ask children what do you want to be when you grow up, what goals in life. Even with adults, we say if we really want those goals, we will have to work

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