NEWS , EVENTS & INFO!
Head Instructor
SHAYNE
BIFFIN
​About our Instructor
Shayne Biffin has practiced martial arts and general fitness for most of his life.
He has studied such varied styles as Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu, Balintawak, and of course IKMF style Krav Maga.
He learned Krav Maga from such distinguished IKMF experts as Tamir Gilad, Avi Moyal, Jean Paul Jaufrett, Megan Cohen Birkman, and Paula Meyers.
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He is currently learning Taboada Balintawak under Guro Peter Mitchell of Stick Fighting Toronto and has also trained with GM Bobby Taboada, Guro Terence Baranda Dayot and Guro Dref De Moura.
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Outside of Martial Arts Shayne is a certified Union Electrician and avid back yard builder.
Krav Maga Class Schedule
June 12th and June 14th 2026
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June 12th: We will be looking at how to preform, use and defend​ against the back horizontal elbow. We will also be looking at how to deal with one handed shirt grabs.
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​June 14th: We will be looking at how to escape headlocks from the side and front. As well as how to escape headlocks from the side on the ground.
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Take care and stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone in class!
Saturday June 13th Balintawak group CANCLED!
Balintawak Group for Saturday June 13th 2026 is canceled for the Bobby Taboada seminar at the Monkey Vault. Sessions will resume as usual on Saturday June 20, 2026
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MMA World members Special!!!
$30 OFF our 10 class package
MMA World members special!
$30 Discount on the 10 class package.
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Its a great opportunity to try out our classes. First class is still free for new students! That means that new students get 11 classes for one low price! You don't want to miss this! See you in class and stay safe!
We are now on YouTube!
Come check out our instructional videos!
Affiliated Instructors
Coach Peter Mitchell
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Head Instructor of Stick Fighting Toronto.
A Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) school that exclusively teaches Taboada Balintawak, a single-stick martial art from the Philippines. With a professional background in biomechanics and movement development, Peter provides a step-by-step learning environment for adults that is safe and accessible for all skill levels. After almost a decade of study and teaching, his mission is to build a connected community of Taboada Balintawak practitioners across Canada, with communities currently being developed in St. John's, N.L., Brighton, ON, Calgary, AB, Burnaby, B.C., and now Scarborough, ON.
Balintawak seminar!!!
Saturday June 13 2026
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