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    New Location and New ‘Beginnings for Beginners’

    Its been a while and lots has gone on… Our group has moved its ‘beginner classes’ to a new location and we feel there is a real fit there. Blast Gym at 374 Dupont Ave [ west of Spadina and only minutes from Dupont Station]. Blast Gym takes a radically tried and true approach to →

    Makoto and Paul on Toronto Jay Show!

    Makoto and Paul Irish had the opportunity to appear on the Toronto Jay show this past Friday. They spoke of their initial beginnings and what it meant to be a martial artist—and as a JKD practioner how it ultimately has led them both to a free form of self expression. As Paul stated, its a →

    ‘Lets Get It On!’ MMA Seminar!

    For those of you that missed last year’s seminar….Makoto Kabayama and Paul Irish will be conducting another MMA focused ‘fight seminar’. Over two days, these two world class instructors will share their vast knowledge of JKD and martial arts and its application to ‘the fight’. Both Makoto and Paul are martial arts treasures that will →

    You will not find a better JKD instructor in Canada. Period. After spending 20 years studying with Makoto Kabayama,  I am still impressed not only with his dedication to the arts but his research and development of its practice and functionality. Despite all the fads in the industry, he has remained cutting edge by staying true to what works—and this has served his students. Makoto teaches to adapt the martial arts to what works for you—and that is rare in any art. JKD Concepts transcends martial arts, and Makoto has provided me both with the tools to defend myself but more importantly- with a philosophy with which to approach life that has been invaluable.
    Grant Sawyer, Full Instructor-JKD Concepts
    During my beginnings of my studies, I was fortunate to have a teacher who was a knowledgable practioneer, creative instructor and an exceptional human being—that person is Makoto Kabayama  
    Paul Irish, JKD Instructor

    Jeet Kune Do is an ever-growing personal art that is MMA for the street! It’s combat and training methods are unparalleled by any of the other arts out there. Makoto Kabayama is my first JKD instructor. He has a world of experience in so many martial arts, philosophies and combat training methods. He is a sage street fighter with both killer instinct, and a natural knack for teaching. I have known and trained with Makoto for 20 years, and he is one of the best, open minded martial artists I know.  Anyone who has met and trained with him would think likewise.  

    Peter Chassikos, JKD Instructor

    I began training under Makoto in 1998.  Like many, my work keeps me busy and my  attendance has been sporadic at best, yet Makoto’s program allows one to develop skills and proficiency at a wickedly fast rate. Makoto does considerably more than teach people how to defend themselves and their loved ones.  One of the most valuable skills I learned from him is how to coach.   If not for having learned what I did through Makoto I would likely not be able to perform at the level I do in my chosen profession. John C, CrossFit Instructor

     

     

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