THE ARTIST’S WAY: Spotlight on Kru Roberto Herrera

We all know him.  We all love him.  Quietly giving out instructions to torture his students or calmly navigating a sparring athlete in the ring.  But what else do we really know about Kru Roberto Herrera??? For starters, he’s a talented and passionate visual artist who didn’t get his start in martial arts until his mid to late twenties.  (YES, …

Kombat Arts Potluck Christmas Party 2013

I had a great time at the Kombat Arts Potluck Xmas Party last night! It was great to see all the staff, volunteers, members and our family members come out and celebrate with us. Again, I would like to say thanks to all of you who makes this academy great! Thank you!

NEW KOMBAT ARTS GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Ok, by popular demand we are bringing back our Kombat Arts One Month Gift Certificates. This year we are selling our gift certificates for $113.00 (this already includes taxes, and the usual ONE MONTH ONLY MEMBERSHIP IS $150+taxes). These certificates must be activated by activated by Feb 7 2014. Introduce your family and friends to the wonderful world of fitness, …

Great Muay Thai Clinch Workshop at Kombat Arts Mississauga

On Nov 16 2013, Kru Edward de Nobrega taught a very in-depth workshop on the fundamentals of the Muay Thai clinch in an hour and a half workshop, at the Kombat Arts Mississauga. This workshop was free for the Muay Thai instructors and the Intermediate and Advance students. Some of the material covered were: How to enter safely and effectively …

FREE Muay Thai Clinch Workshop at Kombat Arts Mississauga

Hey guys, you are very lucky! My good friend and mentor, Edward de Nobrega will be teaching a workshop this Saturday at 3.00pm to 4.30pm on the Muay Thai clinch. Topics that may be discussed: Entering into the clinch Proper posture Proper positioning Off balancing Attack and defense in the clinch This workshop is FREE for Kombat Intermediate and Advance …

Amateur Mixed Martial Arts is Good for Kids

My friend, Muzammal Nawaz, from the Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing, wrote a really good article on how Amateur MMA is Good for Kids. Check it out! If you are interested in Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for your child, please come in for a FREE TRAIL MEMBERSHIP. Or you can download from HERE

Congrats Muay Thai and Brazlian Jiu Jitsu Graduates!

Great day at Kombat Arts Mississauga on Saturday! Watched Kru Roberto teach an awesome class of Crossfighting and Sparring for Muay Thai at 11 (all intermediate students should try to make this class!). And congrats to Justin Seenarine for passing his Red Phase in Muay Thai (thanks Kru Brian Naidu, Michäel James Reusch, Rey and Danielle for helping out today). …

Congrats New Muay Thai Graduates!!!

Congrats for the following students for passing their Intermediate Levels in our Muay Thai Program, at the Kombat Arts Mississauga! Green: Mohamed Hamlah Husain Thujan Krishakumar Jacqueline Douglas Advance Green: Korey Ferreira Giancarlo Penaherrera Red: Mark Medeiros Judy Villanueva Emily Gutierrez Kitty Wong Lisa Dunn Larry Indovina Thank you to all the coaches who have been doing a great job …

Congrats New Muay Thai Instructors!

Congratulations to Edgar Obregon, Sylwester Organka and Jakub Mulik for completing their levels in Instructorship under Mehdi Pouroskoui in Muay Thai on Oct 17 at the Kombat Arts Mississauga! All of them have demonstrated a lot of dedication to the art, and after completing an intensive training program under Mehdi, may continue on teaching the art. Congrats guys, the Kombat …

Awesome Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Ceremony at Kombat Arts Mississauga

Saturday, October the 12, 2013 was definitely a great day! Taught some awesome private lessons and Muay Thai class, did a Muay Thai grading and had an informal Thanksgiving lunch with a few of the staff and friends of Kombat Arts. But the highlight for sure was seeing my good friend and instructor Amir Yafawi receive his Black Belt in …