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Shayne Kumar

Shayne Kumar

Sensei, Coach

Sensei Shayne is a lifelong martial artist, kicking off (pun-intended) his own journey to blackbelt as a young grasshopper at five years old. At age 14, Shayne started training under Sensei Josh and Sensei Vinny. The skills and life lessons he learned from them turned him into the martial artist, the blackbelt, and the person he is today. Now, he’s on a quest to give this same gift to others.

For Sensei Shayne, watching his students gain skills and grow personally is the most rewarding part of being a martial artist. “Martial arts is my passion,” he says, “I’m lucky enough to do it with the people I love.”

MMA Credentials:

  • Karate: Second-degree blackbelt in Shotokan karate

  • BJJ: Purple belt under Josh Crone

  • Training: Wrestling, judo, kickboxing, and Muay Thai

Career

  • OFA Level 1 First Aid Certified

  • Behaviour interventionist: NVCI (Non-violent Crisis Intervention) Certified

  • Criminology Major from Douglas College

Passions
Learning to snowboard and surf, cooking, and finding the best ice cream spots with his girlfriend.