Fighting Arts Collective / College

Meet the FAC College Instructors

Meet FAC's Toronto instructors for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JKD, Silat, Wing Chun, FMA, Hapkido, Karate, MMA, fitness and kids martial arts.

  • Meet the instructors and academy leaders behind FAC’s martial arts programs.
  • People train with people, so instructor identity, experience, and teaching style matter.
  • FAC includes JKD, Silat, Wing Chun, FMA, Karate, Hapkido, fitness, and youth-program staff.
  • The College location is at 846 College Street, serving College Street, Little Italy, Dufferin Grove, and west Toronto.

Location: 846 College Street. Serving College Street, Little Italy, Dufferin Grove, and west Toronto; near College streetcar access, Dufferin, Ossington, and Little Italy.

People teach the classes

The instructor and class format matter when you choose where to train. This directory connects the names on the College schedule to the program you are researching. Use the dated timetable to confirm who leads a particular session.

The College teaching team

InstructorPublished College connection
Shawn ZirgerJeet Kune Do, Silat and Sword study groups; children's classes
David NaiduSilat
Karen SuzukiWing Chun through Toronto Wing Chun Academy
Thomas SniedzinsHapkido through Eagle Hapkido West
Michael McCarthyKarate through Natsuoka Karate
Marco CostaBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Elnur KasumovBJJ Open Mat
Dan FoxFight Friday and Dan Fox Coaching
Dan WilkieHIIT & Kick Workout

Ask useful questions

When comparing a class, ask what the teacher focuses on, how new students begin and how partner work progresses. If a qualification or lineage matters to your decision, ask for the specific information. A current, attributable description is more useful than a generic claim of mastery.

Find your session

Explore the academies and program guide, then check the College schedule. For Oakwood teachers, use the Oakwood directory. A teacher's involvement in FAC does not mean they teach at both locations.

Questions about Meet the FAC College Instructors

Can an instructor change for a particular class?

Use the dated class listing and booking details for the session you plan to attend. Contact FAC if the teacher is important to your visit.

Where can I find an instructor's qualifications?

Use the teacher's academy or dedicated biography when available. Ask FAC for current, attributable details where a qualification is not yet published.