About / Instructors

Kyle Luong
Modern/Shaolin Wushu Instructor

Kyle has been practicing martial arts since the age of 5. He has experience in both traditional Shaolin Wushu as well as Modern Wushu. He is an enthusiastic coach and helps run both children's and adult's programs.

Some of Kyle's top achievements:

  • 2011 Silver Medal in Nandao - Canadian National Team Trials
  • 2011 Bronze Medal in Nanquan - Canadian National Team Trials

Sabir Bagautdinov
Sanshou Head Instructor

Sabir began his Sanshou training at the age of ten at the "Five Directions of the World" sports school in Dagestan, Russia (Training with world champions Salihov Muslim, Beletov Djanhuvat, Ataev Bozigit). Sabir's most notable accomplishments in Sanshou competition:

  • 2007 Gold Medal - World Cup Championships, Italy
  • 2008 Gold Medal - Provincial Championships, Dagestan
  • 2008 Gold Medal - Russian National Championships

Since coming to Canada in 2008, Sabir has proven to be a formidable opponent in Canadian competition, and recognized as one of Canada's top Sanshou fighters. He is committed to promoting the sport of Sanshou in Canada and helping to train Canadian Sanshou athletes.

Apex Staff

Joe Luong
School Director
As Apex founder and owner, Joe works hard to provide our students with the best training environment and martial arts instruction possible. He has sacrificed countless hours into the development of Apex through his love and passion for the martial arts. His greatest joy is watching our students develop and improve.