Instructors at Elite Martial Arts Academy – Calgary

Manager at Elite

Meet Betty, the go-to-gal for all your inquiries, needs and general information. She’s also here to offer that pick me up boost to make your day and training session a bit better. This kind and geeky chick will help you customize your membership to best suit your needs and is always more than happy to help get you on right track for better health and fitness. Don’t let her small stature and bubbly personality fool you though – her Muay Thai skills are legit and tough as nails!

Head Coach

Meet Francois, the Owner and Founder of Elite Martial Arts Academy. Having trained and competed in Thailand for many years, his expertise in all aspects of Muay Thai technique and knowledge of Thai customs and culture shine through in his teaching. He knows the value of hard work, consistency and commitment and is always willing to answer any questions to help you build upon your skills. In Francois’ class, you can always be assured that you will receive top notch instruction all while developing your cardio, conditioning and becoming the true martial artist you’ve always wanted to be.

Beau is the definition of a Martial Artist. Starting at 4 years old, he holds a tremendous amount of knowledge in both striking and grappling. With black belts in both Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training abroad and both experience in the ring and cage, he is ready to give you a well rounded approach to your training and competitive edge. Come roll with him, pick his brain, and learn to become a more balanced Martial Artist yourself!

Meet Logan, the most friendly and upbeat individual you will likely meet, with an infectious smile that will have you grinning ear to ear. Logan has a serious love for Muay Thai, and is looking forward to sharing this passion with you and your family.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Head Coach

The calm, cool and courageous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach. Craig Meeks has been an active member in the martial art community for most of his life. His laid-back and easy going energy make him a center stone to the team, giving instructional classes that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on more.

Meet Sahez, she may be tiny, but she is mighty! Actively pursuing her career in the fight-sport of Muay Thai, when she’s not pushing you to your physical limits, she’s training hard for her next competition. Get ready to be whipped into excellent shape while learning a wonderful and engaging sport.

Meet Scott, with his calm energy, and methodical teaching style. This guy will help teach you everything from the basics, to the advanced techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that your body and mind craves. As a life-long student of the Art, he will inspire you to take on the challenges and joys of this sport.

Jason started his martial arts journey at the age of 15 years old in Tae Kwon Do and transitioned to Muay Thai at the of age 22. Jason has done and seen it all in Muay Thai amassing over 40 bouts in the ring, coaching and refereeing thousands.

Jason would classify himself as a purist of the art and a stickler for technique and proper mechanics and his coaching style reflects it. Always with a smile on his face and happy to answer all your questions come join a class with Jason today.

Kevin began his martial arts journey in 1986, exploring a variety of disciplines, including Shotokan Karate and Kuk Sool Won. However, it was not until 1991 that he discovered his true passion: Muay Thai. He fell in love with the sport and eagerly tested his skills in the ring. Fast-forward over 30 years, and Kevin consistently brings his fun personality and laser-focused technique to every class.

Abdou began his training and competing in Muay Thai at the age of 16 in Montreal. Driven by his passion for the sport, he moved to Calgary to further his career. Abdou’s dedication and skill led him to win the North American title in Oregon. Following this triumph, he took a significant step by moving to Thailand, where he spent an entire year focused solely on training and competing. During his time in Thailand, Abdou fought against legendary fighters such as Saenchai, Manachai, and Saensiri.

Upon returning to Calgary, Abdou continued to pursue his fighting career with unwavering determination. His hard work and perseverance have paid off, and he is now the current Canadian Muay Thai champion.

Scott was introduced to Muay Thai by a childhood friend and was hooked after his first class. He progressed relatively quickly and travelled to Thailand in 2017 to train and began teaching shortly thereafter.

Scott loves seeing his students progress and improve their skills while ensuring everyone gets a great workout at the same time. If you’re looking a fun and energetic session with a strong focus on the fundamentals, come train with Scott.

With a passion for coaching, Dwayne provides a fun and safe atmosphere to learn Muay Thai, all while playing his favourite (albeit interesting) playlist.

Every class will be different, keeping you on your toes for what will come next, and his energy, enthusiasm and personality will both encourage you and keep you hungry for more.

Rick has always been inspired by martial arts. He trained in Kung Fu as a child in 1998 until 2004, when he discovered Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. He trained intermittently in BJJ until a friend introduced him to Muay Thai in 2019, and it was love at first strike! Rick then committed himself solely to learning the art of Muay Thai.

Moving into instructing, Rick looks to inspire positive self-growth and a passion for Muay Thai. He hopes you will fall in love with this beautiful art the same way it did for him.

Will has been drawn to martial arts since he was little, though his time was mostly spent on team sports. He has always lived with the warrior spirit, enjoys working with kids and teens, and hopes the students learn as much about themselves as they do about Muay Thai.