My name is Sensei Lee Koechig, I have been training in Martial Arts since 1982 primarily in Aikido, Judo, and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. I have trained in Kenpo 5.0 Karate, Wing Chun Kung Fu, and Shaolin Kung Fu. I also dabbled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chin Na, and work with other teachers to gain knowledge of their respective arts. I started my professional training in instruction to others in 1994 which allowed me to continue my training from a teacher’s perspective of learning.
Over the years, I have found there is a huge difference between “dojo” Martial Arts and realistic application in today’s world. All too often we become patterned in the dojo based solely on tradition, however, in most Martial Arts the founders did have an intention for the art to evolve with the times. As in today’s world where there is no honor among men, a perfect example would be the sucker punch. It would be completely dishonorable in Feudal Japan to sucker punch or attack another in some other cowardice way.
As a passionate Sensei (teacher), I have a strong desire to share my training, knowledge, and experience that reflect the benefits Martial Arts and the Bouncing, Doorman, Security profession have in my life. I also have a passion for fitness which I have implemented in my Martial Arts training.
I have a secondary business called “Control and Restraint” in which I teach proper joint manipulation to various music venues, bars, and other establishments in efforts to limit the liability and more effectively protect the patrons and security staff.
I incorporated the Bouncing, Doorman, and Security profession to supplement my training 10 plus years ago. In this profession, I have developed a sense of what works and what doesn’t in keeping myself and the patrons safe in realistic situations.
One may find it odd that I mention Bouncing, Doorman, and Security as a supplement to my training however the complement between these professions and certain Martial Art concepts are astounding. Some examples include neutralization without physical conflict, situational awareness (Zanshin), Mushin Mind (empty mind with no preconceived notions about what is or isn’t going to happen).
I teach both adults and children private and semi-private classes. In choosing the private, semi-private realm of instruction, I have found that most get lost in a group setting and often find themselves feeling frustrated to the point of losing the confidence to continue. The private or semi-private setting allows the student and teacher more individualistic teaching and learning tailoring the class to the student’s needs.
I firmly believe in this concept as did my first Aikido teacher who chose to offer me private instruction at the beginning of my training path. I chose to call my dojo (training hall) Musubi Martial Arts as the word “Musubi” literally means connection, as in connection with others we encounter in serious situations.