Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center  (MSR) opened last June in Franklin. Sensei Morganne L. MacDonald, a 7th Degree Black Belt in both karate and Okinawan weapons, co-owns the school with her husband, Vince Milewski, a 4th Degree Black-belt in karate and a 2nd Degree Black-belt in Okinawan weapons. Sensei MacDonald began her martial arts career in the spring of 1991 after graduating from law school. As a young lawyer, she needed an outlet from the stress of work that engaged not only her body, but also her mind and spirit. Vince suggested martial arts, and the rest is history. She walked through Sensei Daniel Schroeder’s dojo in Hales Corners and knew she’d found an art she wanted to practice for the rest of her life. 

When Sensei Schroeder passed away earlier this year, Sensei MacDonald, along with the support of her fellow students that came with her to MSR, made the decision to open her own dojo.  

MSR focuses on health, well-being, strength and agility, as well as the social aspects of practicing karate, yoga and other martial arts. They are actively pursuing masters of tai chi, qigong, Pilates and massage therapy to add to the team. 

Classes include adult and children’s Karate; adult and teen Kobudo; Self-Defense, Women’s Self-Defense and Self-Defense for children; Yoga and Chair Yoga; and Tai Chi will be added soon.

“Come join us on your journey to a stronger, healthier you,” shares Sensei MacDonald. 

Location: 9130 W. Loomis Rd., Ste. 750, Franklin. For more information, contact 414-235-3788, email [email protected] or visit MidwestShorinRyu.com.