FAC

Instructors

Our Martial arts instructors are fierce, disciplined, and inspiring mentors who push students to their limits. They master powerful techniques, from lightning-fast strikes to precise defensive maneuvers. With wisdom and intensity, they instill confidence, strength, and resilience, transforming students into skilled warriors ready to face any challenge!

SHAWN ZIRGER

WEAPONS-JKD-SILAT-FMA

True to the essence of JKD, Shawn continues to study many different martial arts and holds instructor level ranks in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts and Silat as well as the title of Dog Brother for his many bouts fighting full contact with sticks. Shawn is very active in his own training, upgrading his knowledge and opening new lines of study.

DAVID NAIDU

SILAT

David's passion for functional training stems from his love for staying in shape. He found inspiration in Bruce Lee and was captivated by Silat, which has become one of the most positive influences in his life. For David, Silat represents the perfect combination of physical athleticism and mental strategy.

KAREN SUZUKI

WING CHUN

Karen was lucky to find Wing Chun Kung Fu in her early 20s and has trained ever since. Her devotion to Wing Chun and her kung fu community has evolved as she has, through aging, motherhood and everything else life throws at her. A lifelong learner, she loves discovering and exploring connections.

DAN FOX

MMA

Dan Fox facilitates our Friday Fight nights and provides a safe and supportive space for beginners and advanced martial artists to build each other up and sharpen their skills in light and technical sparring sessions.

THOMAS SNIEDZINS

INSTRUCTOR

Thomas is a senior student of Hapkido Grandmaster Hwang In-shik, with nearly two decades of training, integrating martial arts, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Osteopathy to inform practical movement, recovery, and long-term practice.