Shihan Mike Sartwell is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from New Hampshire. He is the current owner of NIMMA and one of its top instructors. Shihan Mike Sartwell - Episode 242 Shihan Mike Cartwell is a dedicated martial arts instructor at the National Institute of Modern Martial Arts (NIMMA). He is formerly a Physical Therapist before he became a full time martial arts instructor. How many times have we been confronted with choosing between career or martial arts? Shihan Mike Sartwell definitely had one and he has chosen the martial arts rather than his professional career. Listen to learn his story.