Michael (Mike) Armstrong is a benevolent figurative artist, painter and art photographer passionate about the human form and humankind. He is a highly trained professional artist with a passion for creating unique, meaningful and inspiring pieces. Mike aims to convey a deep inner expression through his work rather than only describing the external form. He creates emotive allegories based on themes of love, loss, pain, shame and hope. His contemporary works draw on real-life situations, a wealth of literary sources as well as intensely personal, psychological symbolism.
Mike supports his community with his art collection Voices of Veterans and through Rogue BJJ. He is artist-in-residence at the University of Canberra and his art studio (Mandala Studio!) is where he makes his incredible art and offers it to the world by display, learning and sale.
Rogue BJJ trains at Mandala Studio and is different to other BJJ clubs. It has six points of difference that underpin with what Rogue BJJ values and how training works. Rogue BJJ is led by BJJ expert Mike Armstrong. Mike runs Rogue BJJ with members, for members. Mike's experience as an artist and veteran living with PTSD, his support of connected communities and his belief in BJJ as a healing modality underpins Rogue BJJ.
flow and food offers you yoga and food awareness practices at Mandala. Led by Tracey Murray, flow and food is a unique and insightful offering focused on guiding you with your holistic health and wellness. Tracey offers a healthy combination of traditional and modern yoga while giving you the space to experience your personal yoga practice as you develop. Experience slower movements, mindful breaths, time spent in postures, powerful pauses, integrated pranayama practice and un-complicated sequences. Yoga classes will either stabilise and ground or energise and uplift you. Ayurveda advice is guided by natural holistic principles and balanced routine practices. This includes self-care routines and satisfying nourishment to cultivate balance, minimise suffering and promote good digestion. You'll be encouraged every step of the way to clear distraction, develop your health and a nurture a relationship with yourself.
STUDIO
EMBARK Ground Unit 06
253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham
Canberra, ACT, Australia
OFFERINGS
PRACTICES
Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ)
Yoga and Ayurveda
Contemporary Art
@communitymandala
@roguebjjstudios
@flow.and.food
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