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Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Academy proudly serving Kanata since 2001
Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Academy has Classes in Kanata, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened in 2001, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Stephane D'Amour - Head Instructor
Head Coach Stephane D’Amour has been involved in the Martial Arts since 1974, when he began training in Judo, then traditional Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing.
In his teens, Coach Steph would further his training in martial arts by enrolling in a Kung-Fu School. He would spend nearly 15 years training there, becoming an instructor and attaining his Black Sash & Sifu Level.
In 2001, Coach Steph started teaching once a week in the Kanata at Roland Michener Public School. After only three months, a new school location was needed to meet the student’s ever-growing demands.
So in the spring of 2001, Coach Steph found his permanent location at 1120 March Rd and has been there since.
In 2010, Coach Steph had the opportunity to start training at the world-renown MMA gym, American Top Team Headquarters. Under the guidance of Master Ricardo Liborio, Coach Steph became the only certified Level 3 MMA Instructor in Canada.
Since then, under the teaching of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach at American Top Team HQ, Master Marcos Da Matta, Coach Steph also achieved the Brown Belt / 2nd Stripe rank.
Coach Steph over the years has trained with several different striking coaches, such as John Hackleman, Roger Krahl, Katel Kubis, etc. and recently started to represent Duke Roufus in the Ottawa area as an affiliate.
Certifications
Black Belt in Kung-Fu & attain Sifu Level
Black Belt in Roufusport Muay Thai / Kickboxing, under Duke Roufus
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Brown Belt / 3rd Stripe, under Marcos “Parrumpinha” DaMatta
BJJ Lineage: Carlson Gracie – Marcos Da Matta – Stephane D’Amour
1st Only Certified Canadian ATT Level 3 MMA Instructor, under Ricardo Liborio
1st Only Certified Canadian Pit Instructor, under John Hackleman
Certified Pro Strength & Conditioning ATT Coach, under Stefane Dias
Andrew Hart - Program Director
Coach Hart has been with Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Academy for nearly a decade. Since high school, Coach Hart has been helping the Kanata / Stittsville communities.
Coach Hart started helping the elderly in nursing homes out of high school. From there spent nearly a decade in the military, taking courses in Leadership training.
After the military, Coach Hart spent several years teaching preschoolers to read, write & do math at a 5th Grade level at Westboro Montessori School.
In 2014, Coach Hart began his formal training in MMA / Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance and expertise of his teacher, Head Coach Stephane D’Amour.
Coach Hart has had the opportunity to train with MMA Legends such as Marcos Da Matta, Ricardo Liborio, Mike Brown, Cole Miller, and much more.
Certifications
MMAFA / ATT – Level 8 Instructor
BJJ – Purple Belt / 2nd Stripe
BJJ Lineage – Carlson Gracie / Marcos Da Matta / Stephane D’Amour
