Friedel Aristyl – Master Trainer

Through many years of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) experience, Friedel has gained a reputation as one of Durham Region's premier MMA instructors in various disciplines.

His vast knowledge and experience in all aspects of MMA, ranging from technique to strength training and combat sports conditioning, provides the ability to customize your MMA aspirations. In addition to his expertise and his passion for MMA, Friedel is also a great mentor and teacher for students of all ages and skill sets.

Friedel's Credentials:

• Boxing (10 years)
• Golden Gloves Boxer
• Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (20 years)
• Blue Belt Brazilian Ju Jitsu (3 years)
• Certified Personal Trainer

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Kevin Ausman - Head Judo Instructor

Kevin has been running both children's as well as adult judo programs since 1985. Mr. Ausman also ran a judo club while he served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Kevin successfully ran combat training for the LDSH (RC) units and also run a judo club in downtown Calgary. Mr. Ausman also trained in other arts to have a better understanding of martial arts as a whole but has always preferred Judo over any other arts.

Judo programs are the safer martial art and are also an Olympic sport. Mr. Ausman has trained no less than 14 National competitors and his son Matthew Ausman was the 2009 Canadian U17 judo champion and fought his way all the way to the world's judo competitions in Budapest Hungary.

Kevin's Credentials:

• Second Degree Black belt in Judo
• Green belt in Tae Know Do
• NCCP/Referee Status: Level 2 NCCP certified
• How long in Judo: Since 1973

Notable Achievements:

• 1980 Ontario Senior Team Championships - 1st Place
• 1980 Ontario High School Championships - 1st Place
• 1980 South-Eastern Ontario Regional Championship - 1st Place
• 1980 South-Eastern Ontario Regional Championship - 2nd Place
• 1981 North Central Regional Open Tournament Timmins Ontario - 3rd Place
• 1984 Alberta Full Contact Tae Kwon Do Fighting Divisions - 1st Place
• 1984 Alberta Full Contact Tae Kwon Do forms Division - 2nd Place
• 1984 - 87 Assistant Instructor for the Canadian Armed Forces Judo Club Calgary Alberta
• 1986 - 87 Instructor for unarmed combat Lord Strathcona's Horse RC
• 1993 - 96 Instructor for the Kiichi-Sai Judo Club
• 1995 Tora Annual Invitational Tournament - 3rd Place
• 2002-2010 Head Children's Instructor for Formokan Judo Club

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Gary Baksh - Master Trainer

Gary encourages all his first time clients to come try his classes. He has a sincere appreciation for what he does and the clients who choose to immerse themselves in his teaching. Learn self discipline, get a great workout and enjoy being amongst a group of fitness oriented, like minded people.

Gary's Credentials:

• Certified Instructor in Dai Nisei Kempo Karate Do
• 30 years total Martial Arts experience
• Practicing and Competing in Kempo Karate since 1980
• Attained First Degree Black Belt in 1998 (Presented by Master Vick Arnold)
• Adonis Kempo Karate Instructor 1999
• Attained Second Degree Black Belt in 2002 (Presented by Master Vick Arnold)
• Taught Kempo Karate at Platinum Fitness, Oshawa Location
• Teaches Kempo Karate and MMA at Platinum Fitness, Courtice Location

Courtice Mixed Martial Arts and Kempo Karate Programs include:

• Kids classes - 5 to 14 years of age:
  • Featuring Kempo Karate for kids
• Adult Classes - 14 + years of age:
  • Grappling/ ground work
  • Stand up Kempo Karate
  • Fitness integration

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