Author

Coach Michael Joyce began to formulate the Golden Thread System™ while in college at St.Louis University.  Already well versed in Chinese Kungfu (since 1994), Mr. Joyce studied the arts of Sambo, Fencing and Hunyuan Taijiquan.  He would later study extensively with Master Chen Zhonghua (Chen Style) and occasionally with others such as: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (Qinna), Yang Yang (Taiji), Rener & Ryron Gracie (JiuJitsu) and many more.

While finishing his studies at the University of NC at Greensboro (Exercise & Sport Science), Mr. Joyce concentrated his efforts on the science and psychology of physical confrontations.  After completing his first book, The Golden Thread, Coach Joyce set out on his journey, devoting as much of his free time as he could towards educating and empowering women through self-protection workshops, lectures and educational materials.  He continues to do this to this day and considers it “Priority One” of his Life’s work.

The Golden Thread System™ has been in its’ evolution for over a decade and continues to be refined.  2011 is the year that kicked off the GTS Certification Program.  Ladies (and men) wishing to hone their skills in all areas of self-protection and who present a passion for teaching others is encouraged to join the certification program.  (Find out more here)

Currently, Coach Joyce is working on his 2nd book, Out-Foxxed (2014), and an audio cd on Verbal Confrontations.  He lives and works in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with his wife Jennifer, their sugar bear (son) Manu, and italian greyhound (daughters) Mei Li & Lucia.

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REFERENCES:

GOLDEN THREAD WORKSHOPS – Women’s Self-Defense Workshops

THE COMBATIVE CORNER – Martial Art Blog of Amazing Proportions!

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