The 2014 Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo is fast approaching and we are excited with this years vendor lineup. The variety of vendors that have already signed up ensures that this years event will once again provide quality products, services and information to our city. We want everyone to know more about who our vendors are and how their business fits in to the Expo’s passion for seeing Ottawa the healthiest city in Canada. Between now and the Expo, we will be highlighting some of these amazing vendors. Stay tuned to our blog as we feature our vendors in a special vendor spotlight blog.
Vendor Spotlight: Patenaude Martial Arts
Tell us about your business.
Patenaude Martial Arts has been a family run business since 1975, the whole family is involved and we operate 25 schools in Ontario and Quebec. We have classes for the whole family. Learn MMA/Sanshou, Kung-Fu, KickBoxing, Self-Defense, Women’s Self Defense, Weapons, Eskrima, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Judo, Catch Wrestling and Much More!
We understands how challenging it might be to choose the right school to train in. Especially if you have no experience whatsoever.
What makes you different than other businesses in your industry?
The fact that the whole family is involved in the business is unique, we offer an art that covers all the ranges of combat. Secondly we work on the personal development aspect of the training. Our Martial Art School – Fang Shen Do (Way of Survival), is not like a typical GYM environment. Instead you’ll join a team of professional instructors for whom Martial Arts training is their passion. You’ll never feel like you’re on your own. Teaching, helping and guiding you along, every step of the way, to achieve your fitness training goals is our personal mission.
What clients do you enjoy working with most?
My favorite clients are kids from 8 to 11, bully prevention and developing kids life skills. However, we also love working with everyone!