2006

Mehdi wins!

Congratulations to Mehdi Pouroskoui (Head instructor of Kb-1 and instructor trainer of Kru Joey de Los Reyes) for winning the PK-1 Championships in Phuket, Thailand against an opponent that was 15 lbs heavier via unanimous decision ! Mehdi all of your students of the Kombat Arts Training Academy are extremely happy for your win and we look forward to your speedy safe return so that we may celebrate!

Kombat Boxing Show

On December 2nd, Kombat Arts held a Boxing Show that showcased two of our fighters. Jackie Jachna was victorious in giving her opponent 2 standing 8 counts in the 2nd round and Nenad Cvejic lost to a rather dubious decision that left the crowd in confusion and disappointment. Decision aside Nenad fought very well and we look forward to seeing him fight on our future shows. Awesome fights guys and congratulations to both of you!

Boxing Provincial Results

Our boxing team did very well at the Open Provincial Championships. Congratulations to Stephen Zea for his Gold Medal, Zishan Khan for winning a Gold Medal, and to Mo Abedeen for his Silver Medal. Great work guys and Rafael for coaching our boxing team to these great wins.

Marcus wins again!

Congratulations to Marcus Grech for his 3rd Muay Thai win at the November 25 CAMTAO event hosted by Chris Kew. Marcus fought a game opponent and we look forward to his victories in the new year to come. Also congrats to our friends from Kombat Fitness for their victories and thanks to Kru Eddie, Kru Joey, Kru Dj and Marcus’ training partners that made this victory possible.

Sly on a roll!

Fresh of his victorious MMA fight, Sylwester Organka won his Muay Thai fight by unanimous decision at Fight Night XI, hosted by Mehdi Pouroskoui, owner of KB-1 in Vancouver, BC on November 18. Sly performed very well, demonstrating great technique and sportsmanship, winning over many new fans and friends, even winning an award for Fight of the Night! Congrats also goes out to our friend Josip Juros of KB-1 for his Muay Thai win by split decision. Thanks again to all of the coaches and sparring partners, and to the great hospitality shown by Mehdi, Barb, the students of KB-1, Josip and his family.

RAVEN in Vancouver

Our very own Linda de los Reyes of RAVEN Self Defense was also in Vancouver, teaching a Level 1 Self Defense course at KB-1 to a class of 25-30 women. The course concentrated on verbal tactics, legalities, awareness and avoidance skills, proper mind setting, and finally techniques to gain escape. This class was very well received and at the end of the course many females approached Linda thanking her for a great course, some even stating how “it changed their lives,” and how they will be looking forward to her return when she will be teaching a level 1 and 2 course. Great work Linda, we all know how passionate you are of the martial arts, especially the self defense aspect, and it truly shows in your world class seminars.

Congrats to our Canadian team!

Kombat Arts recently went to Mansfield, Ohio to compete in the Richland Rumble2, USA vs Canada fight card and we won the tournament, winning 3 fights out of 4.

Congratulations are in order for

• Jeremy Purdy who took the fight last minute and got the rear naked choke on his opponent in the 1st round
• Marc Strickland for getting the rear naked choke on his opponent in the 1st round, within 23 seconds of the bell
• Ross Taylor for putting on the fight of the night and doing really well against a more experienced opponent before succumbing to a guillotine in the 3rd round
• Sylwester Organka for softening his opponent with a well placed kick that unfortunately broke his opponent’s arm and for finishing the match with an arm bar in the 2nd round

These guys trained their butts off and really represented Canada well! Special thanks to our sponsors:

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Thanks to the following:

David Ledoux for all the planning, hard work and being the “den mother,” Caroline Zepf for being our great athletic therapist, Coaches Randy, Joey de Los Reyes, Rafael Delgado and the countless other coaches that assisted and all of the training / sparring partners

Finally thanks to all of the supporters that came from Canada to support our fighters’ 1st MMA match!

Mark Bocek on a roll

We are very proud to announce that our BJJ coach, Mark Bocek, has won the North American Abu Dhabi Trials to gain entry into the World Abu Dhabi Submission Championships. Mark had 4 matches and dominated the competition which included Rob Khan and Mike Fowler.

In addition Mark also won his MMA fight at the APEX Fighting Championships on October 14 by submitting Kevin Manderson by rear naked choke.

Congratulations Mark. Hard work and talent always pays off.

Congrats to Yael Young

Yael Young fought her heart out and made it to the finals of her division at the North American Abu Dhabi Trials. She lost to Machado Black Belt Felicia Oh who was the heavy favorite to win the division. Yael gave her all she could handle and will come back stronger from this experience. Congrats Yael.

Muay Thai Test results

On October 27th some of the students tested in Muay Thai. Everyone did very well showing hard work and dedication. What was very impressive was their support for each other and the enthusiasm they showed as their team mates went through the test. You guys have made all of your Thai boxing coaches proud and we look forward to your continued growth with the Kombat Arts Training Academy. The following students passed their Muay Thai test:

· Aaron Gilmour
· Aleksander Stojanevski
· Andre Maitland
· Andre Rhoden
· Angel Nieto
· Chris Elcock
· Dan Petkovsek
· Gerry Nguyen
· June Kow
· Mehdi Abidi
· Nick Emmerson
· Noel Garcia
· Paul Roldan

Kombat Muay Thai Fighters Undefeated

Congratulations to Patricia Soltysiak, Fadi Nader & Marcus Grech for their wins at the Oct. 21 CAMTAO sanctioned amateur Thai boxing event, “Battle for the Belts”. We are so proud of all of you guys! Thanks to Kru Joey, Kru Eddie, Kru Dj, Coach Rafael, Sifu Hector and all of the sparring partners. Congrats also to our friends at Kombat Fitness for all of their victories.

Renato Babalu Sobral Seminar

We were pleased to host a Mixed Martial Arts Seminar conducted by UFC Light Heavyweight contender Babalu. It was a 2 day seminar that included submission wrestling techniques, striking and clinching. We thank Babalu for coming to our gym and teaching us and we look forward to seeing him again soon.

Kombat Boxers all Golden

Congratulations to Carolyn Zepf, Jackie Jachna, Luan Abdullah, and Tristan Jean-Gilles, for bringing home 4 Gold Medals on Oct. 20, from the Arnie Bohm Novice Boxing Provincial Championships. These guys really worked hard and the results speak for themselves. Thanks to Coach Rafael for his dedication to his athletes.

Martial Arts meets BMX

Despite his injuries, Andy Evans won 3rd in Ontario and has qualified for the 2007 World Championships in BMX Racing. Thanks to Joey de Los Reyes, his fitness/conditioning coach and the Kombat Arts Training Academy for their sponsorship. For great conditioning and fitness training, please contact Joey de Los Reyes or Linda de los Reyes.

Claude impressive in IFL Debut

Claude represented the Toronto Dragons in the IFL and defeated Ray Steinbess by rear naked choke in the 1st round. Claude continues to impress us with his skills and will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with in the 170lb division.

Mehdi Seminar Part 2

On September 23 and 24 Mehdi Pouroskoui from KB-1 once again visited the Kombat Arts to teach a 2 day seminar on some advanced techniques and fighter tactics. Again thanks to Mehdi for his generosity in sharing his techniques that have made him a 2 time World Champion and we also had a great time with him at the bar watching the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Click here for more pics.

Congratulations to Sifu Joey!

Sifu Joey spent two very intensive and grueling weeks in August, training and testing for his Muay Thai certification under World Muay Thai Champion, Medhi Pouroskoui at his KB-ONE Gym in Vancouver, BC.

Sifu Joey has been teaching Muay Thai for the past six years at Kombat Arts and taught for many years prior to this, but now he’s made it official and obtained his certification as a newly appointed “Kru”. His certification under Medhi, a highly respected Instructor and fighter in the challenging and wonderfully cultural art of Muay Thai, is truly an honor.

Congrats Kru Joey! We are all very proud of your accomplishment!. Click here for more pics.

Boxers successful

Congratulations to Nenad and Mo for their awesome performance in a recent boxing show held in Nova Scotia. It’s great to see our athletes getting some national experience and we look forward to watching them fight in the near future.

Muay Thai success

Congratulations to Marcus Grech for winning his 1st Muay Thai match via unanimous decision! Marcus worked very hard and thanks to all of the Muay Thai coaches and sparring partners. Marcus fought against another 1st time fighter from the Lanna Muay Thai Canada gym at the “Masters of the Ring” event hosted by Mel and his Lanna team. This was an awesome show and Mel and his team were extremely hospitable and professional.

NAGA Ohio

Team Bocek competed in NAGA Ohio on July 22, 2006

Congratulations to the following

• Mark Bocek for winning the 150-159 lb no-gi advanced and the Black Belt under 175 lb division
• Andrew McInnes for winning the blue belt 160-169 lb division and the no-gi intermediate 160-169 lb division
• Dane for winning the blue belt 150-159 lb division

Kombat sweeps at Siam

Congrats to our fighters Sean Gravalos, Jon Kim Lee and Paolo Sison Dultra who were all victorious in their Muay Thai fights at Siam No. 1 on July 22, 2006.

Claude Wins at King of the Cage

Congratulations to Claude for winning his MMA fight at KOTC: Widowmaker on June 18, 2006. Claude beat Neil Berry by rear naked choke in the first round.

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Bravado Tournament

Congratulations to the following

• Fadi Nader for winning the 155 lb advanced division
• Amir Yafawi for winning the 170 lb advanced division
• Andrew McInnes for winning the absolute advanced division

Fadi awarded his BLUE BELT!

Andrew in action

Scott Lewis: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt

Congratulations to Scott Lewis on receiving his Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Scott was promoted by Wagnney Fabiano Santos in June. Look for Scott to be teaching the beginners Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. Stay tuned for details.

Mehdi Seminar

We were fortunate to have Mehdi Pouroskoui from the KB-1 Gym in Vancouver visit our school for a 2 day seminar on Muay Thai, boxing, clinch and tactics for the ring. All of the participants had a great
workout and learning experience and we look forward to Mehdi's return in September. Click here for pics.

KATA helps with fundraising

Kombat Arts joined with other organizations to sponsor the Peel Regional Police Athletic Amateur Association in a hockey tournament. Through our combined efforts we were all able to raise $11, 500 to the Rose Sherry Home of Kids, the Prader-Willis Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks to all of the other organizations and the Peel Regional Police for making these events happen.

APEX Tryouts

Recently Apex had their MMA Camp and trials to choose some future talent for their event. Congratulations to Linda de los Reyes for being chosen by Apex and we hope to see Linda in one of their future events.

Linda and UFC Veteran Duane "Bang" Ludwig

MMA Expo

Check out Marc Mendoza at the MMA Expo this weekend (May 13 and 14) as he will be sharing his knowledge on full contact stickfighting concepts from the Dog Brothers Martial Arts System. Don't miss out on this opportunity to train with some great instructors from the GTA. You can still register via email or at the door.

Muay Thai

Also good luck to Caroline Murdoch and Chris Salvatore as they will be representing us at Flashpoint, the Muay Thai fight event on the evening of May 13.

Athletic Therapy Services

In the near future we will be adding a new service to the Kombat Arts Training Academy. Carolyn Zepf will be opening an Athletic Therapist office in our facility to help out with some of the students' injuries. Click here to read up on a brief bio on Carolyn.

R.A.V.E.N. Self Defense

Linda was on hand again to teach her RAVEN Self Defense program to the Meet Market Adventures Group. For more information about reality based self defense please call 647 831-0167 or check out RavenSelfDefense.com.

Sly battles with Hordecki

On February 19th, Sylwester Organka represented Kombat Arts against Team Tompkin's Chris Hordecki. Sylwester fought really well, but lost to Chris via decision, in a match against a seasoned athlete. Thanks to both Shawn and Chris of Team Tompkins for the opportunity and their hospitality.

Salem Assli Seminar

Professor Salem Assli was at the Kombat Arts to teach a 2 day seminar on Savate Boxe Francaise and Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do. Everyone had a great time and all levels of experience benefited from the seminar. Thanks to Scott Redstone for bring his crew to support this seminar and to our American guests, John and Jay for driving in from Buffalo to lend
their support.

Congratulations to Peter Lozano who tested for his Blue Gloves in Boxe Francaise, but skipped the Blue ranking to achieve his Green Gloves! Great work Peter, and hopefully we will see you compete in Boxe Francaise in the near future.

GSP Seminar a HUGE Success!

MMA Superstar Georges St. Pierre held a seminar at Kombat Arts in January and showed us his favorite techniques. Click here for pictures.