Michele O'Leary

Owner

Strive Martial Arts

Michèle holds a Yondan- Forth Dan Black Belt in Shotokan and Chito-ryu.She is a sought-after trainer designing her classes to motivate and educate both children and adults. Michèle loves to encourage and push others to be the best they can be. She leads by example and enjoys seeing her students achieve successes in fitness but also in their personal lives.Michèle’s passion for fitness and martial arts began when she was eight years old when she first joined Karate. Michèle later trained in Kickboxing and Boxing, winning the Kickboxing / Karate Gold Medal at the 2009 WKC World Championships in Dublin Ireland.Michèle continues to improve her skills and broaden her experience and is currently studying Muay Thai where she trained in Thailand. Michele is also a Blue Belt in Isshinryu Karate and working towards achieving a second black belt.