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@THE.CANADIAN.GRIZZLY

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MY STORY

My Journey into the World of Martial Arts formally began in 2002 when I embarked on an adventure to Japan that lasted over 11 years.

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LIVING, TRAINING AND WORKING 11 YEARS IN JAPAN

AS AN ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

2002 - 2013

In that time I was able to train with and learn from many World Class coaches and high-level professional athletes from organizations such as Pride FC, K1, and the UFC. With their help I have obtained many Accolades as a Martial Artist and Fighter. More importantly, Priceless knowledge and Skills to pass on to the next generation of Athletes.

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TRAINING WITH JON “BONES” JONES

UFC HEAVWEIGHT CHAMPION

MMA LEGEND RYUTA SAKURAI

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

CIRCA - 2009

I competed professionally in K1 rules Kickboxing for multiple years. I was the 2005 Hokkaido Full-Contact Karate Heavyweight Champion and 2007 All Japan Heavyweight Arm Wrestling Champion.

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2005 HW KARATE CHAMPION

HOKKAIDO PREFECTURE

HW KARATE CHAMPION

Sapporo, Japan

I have received my Black Belt in Full Contact Karate and Judo both certified through established organisations in Japan. The Hard Work, Commitment, Dedication and Mental Discipline learned throughout my training is the most valuable asset I own to this day.

FULL CONTACT KARATE BLACK BELT

CERTIFIED BY:

TAHARA SENSEI - KONGO KARATE

Since returning to Canada in 2013, I have established myself as one of the top Personal Trainers and Coaches in Calgary. I have also created a stable of promising MMA fighters, Athletes, and Powerlifters. As a coach in 2019, I was able to secure a National Title and Two Championship Belts in MMA, 1 Silver Medal, and 5 Gold medal finishes in Powerlifting.

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2019 100% RAW WORLD CHAMPION

SHW DIVISION

CALGARY, CANADA

Also in 2019, I was selected to represent Team Canada once again at 100% Raw Worlds in Calgary, Alberta. After an Amazing day of lifting against some of the World’s Best Drug-Free Lifters, I finally secured - 1st Place in the World - at Super Heavy Weight, winning two Gold Medals. Years of hard work finally paid off after a 2nd place finish in 2018, and a consistent top spot at SHW in Canada from 2017-2019. Along the way I’ve also been able to secure 15+ National Records.

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20+ NATIONAL POWERLIFTING RECORDS

100% RAW FEDERATION

DRUG TESTED

Nothing has made me feel more ACCOMPLISHED and PROUD than seeing my students and clients achieve SUCCESS.

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ERIC STEVENS

2019 LHW CHAMPION

CANADIAN MMA NATIONALS

I am Grateful and Blessed to have Excelled at two different Sports at the World Class Level. I look forward to Passing On my Knowledge with future Athletes around the Globe.