Prof. Alexander Mackinnon
BLACK BELT
Alexander mackinnon has been training jiu-jitsu for over 16 years. he is a blackbelt under professor Shane rice, the only canadian to receive his blackbelt from the legendary rickson gracie. alex himself, has attended several seminars with Master Rickson Gracie & studied from him directly over the years.
Alex is one of the former head instructors (of 8+ years) at Prof. Rice's Academy.
alex holds a degree in mathematics, works in insurance during the day, and manages the school by night. he has extensive experience working with children for well over 15 years in many capacities including:
His ambition lies in seeing students GROW AND watching them reach their potential.
See his recent interview with 3+ CORP:
https://3plus.ca/quantum-jiu-jitsu/
Alex is one of the former head instructors (of 8+ years) at Prof. Rice's Academy.
alex holds a degree in mathematics, works in insurance during the day, and manages the school by night. he has extensive experience working with children for well over 15 years in many capacities including:
- teaching in JAPAN
- working at TIM HORTON'S CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
- Working at TIMBERLAKE CAMP in NY
- Teaching Children JIU-JITSU since 2010
His ambition lies in seeing students GROW AND watching them reach their potential.
See his recent interview with 3+ CORP:
https://3plus.ca/quantum-jiu-jitsu/
COACH ADAM WESTFIELD
Brown Belt
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ADAM has been training consistently for the last several years, with a strong dedication to both physical fitness and passion for the growth of the art. HE holds the honor of being one of the fastest ever graded to blue within our belt lineage - proof he has a natural ability to retain and present information.
He is a former Olympic weightlighting guru having broke National records in his weight category. Firefighter by day, super dad by night, Adam is often seen in the children's classes making everyone's day a little better. Adam is one of the toughest most dedicated individuals you'll ever have the pleasure of training with! Like Prof. Lorette and Instructor Cunningham before him - he was and still is absolutely integral to Quantum's success. |
COACH Jean-Lou (JL)
BROWN BELT
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COACH JL thought he was done with martial arts and combat sports in general when he had a catastrophic knee injury years ago. Proper rehabilitation, and an unwavering love for JIU-JITSU couldn't keep a good coach DOWN!
Coach JL is often present in the adolescent classes with his 2 kids, Vicky and Vincent (both students in the program), and occasionally runs the classes. He has a strong love for technique and the efficiency jiu-jitsu, Embraces the learning process, and loves to share his knowledge. Dedicated and Beyond Kind, Jean-Lou would give you the shirt off his back if it meant making you happier. Coach JL is a key contributor to Quantum's SUCCESS & Growth and it can certainly be said we wouldn't be in the same state we're in without him. |
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COACH Kyle JOHANNESEN
PURPLE BELT
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Kyle is the Head Coach OF the OLS (Omni Life Support) Self-Defence Program, where every year we on-board new paramedics who undertake training at quantum as part of their Official School CURRICULUM.
He has a passion for Self-defence, and training specifically geared towards our Law Enforcement & first responder members. Kyle himself is a veteran infantryman in the military & Prior to that served as a police officer. His experience and knowledge are both a huge benefit to our active members. Outside of jiu-jitsu Kyle is a loving boyfriend & step-dad with a family first mentality. He's one of the kindest individuals you will ever meet. his positive attitude & passion for jiu-jitsu is contagious. Coach Kyle is a Quantum Family member whose contributions cannot be understated. We're lucky and thankful to have him ! |