Welcome to Five Elements Mountain School of Martial Arts. Before his passing in 2006, Sensei Al Gardner authorized me to continue his teachings. The most important aspect of this charge centered on continuing to teach martial arts to kids. He felt, as I do, that there are few courses of study that have the kind of positive impact that good martial arts instruction has on a child. Although martial arts is for everyone, and can certainly benefit all, it is in the children that we must place our hope for the future. Being Sensei Al's first child student and eventually being chosen by him to be the steward of his teaching legacy, I am in the unique position to do this work and I have accepted this charge.

David Hills

What We Teach

Five Elements Mountain is a martial arts school that offers instruction to people of all ages.  The courses of study available are:

• Shotokan Karate
• Kung Fu
• Tai Chi Chuan (Yang,Chen style)
• Japanese and Chinese Weapons
• Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance
• Pilates
• Kickboxing
• Fusion Fitness
• Kettlebell Classes
• Grappling

About the Teacher

Sensei David Hills started his martial arts training in 1980 under the instruction of Sensei Al Gardner. Earning his first black belt in 1985, David has trained with numerous teachers and in many styles of traditional martial arts including Shotokan, Tai Chi Chuan, Wing Chun and Pa Qua. David has also trained in Japanese, Okinawan and Chinese weapons.

In 1998 he returned to Maine and to his original teacher, Sensei Al Gardner. Shortly after his return he began to learn not only Sensei Al’s martial arts but became his teaching protégé.

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