The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is a registered non-profit society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive director and staff. The Society operates in a unique heritage building that was Port Moody's original City Hall built in 1913. The Port Moody Arts Centre is a thriving multidisciplinary arts centre offering over 300 arts, dance, music and theatre programs each year, hosting over 25 art exhibitions in four separate art galleries, plus special events, scholarship programs and the annual Port Moody Festival of the Arts and the Wearable Art Awards.
Street and personal protection:
Jeet Kune Do (JKD) - Empty Hand Combat.
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) - Blunt and Edged Weaponry.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) - Ground Fighting
Gary Herman is a certified Full Instructor in JKD/FMA under Paul Vunak's Progressive Fighting Systems, training since 1992.
3rd Degree Black Belt in BJJ under Gracie Representative Megaton Dias, training since 1995.
Involved in the martial arts since 1986.
Group, Private and Seminar Instruction available.
Kokusai Butoku Kai (International)Traditional Values...Martial arts can be seen in many forms in today's world, but karate with traditional values is something that must be experienced to appreciate.The Academy of Martial Arts is a full time professional facility that offers students a unique learning environment for traditional karate. Established in 1987 the Academy has been consistent in its teaching ways - a truly developed system. Training in O'Sensei Richard Kim's Shorinji Ryu System, students are greeted by a positive and encouraging environment that develops self-confidence, dignity, and character. Respect,Compassion and Graditude are at the core of our lessons and students are encouraged to take these lessons beyond the dojo and into their day to day lives.Upcoming Events