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Sensei John has 20 plus years of various styles of Martial Arts experience. His passion for Martial Arts keeps him striving to continuously grow in knowledge by learning new techniques and ideas. Sensei John holds a Black Belt in Ninjutsu and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Curtis Bringham of W.A.M.M.A . With holding these belts and his 20 plus years of experience; Sensei John is trained to teach Ninjutsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Self-defence, Kickboxing and MMA.

From a Judo Family and coached my little brothers to a lot of success. Started Judo at 7 and competed locally, nationally and internationally on the provincial team till I was 20. Won 3 medals at 2 Canada games. Won silver and bronze at Nationals won 15 Provincial gold medals, won over 80 local tournaments, Won Pacific Rim international, Won Liberty Bell international. Earned my Black belt at 18.

Earned black belt in Sikaran Arnis. Trained in Military combatives.

Started Muay Thai when my Judo Coach passed away when I was 17. I competed in amateur Muay Thai till I was 27 finishing with a record of 16W and 3L with 11 KOs. At 27 I joined the Canadian Armed Forces and didn't have time to compete any longer so I transitioned to coaching. and I've been Coaching Muay Thai since.

I've been coaching at Revelation for about a year now.

Name: Nathan pops

Age: born 1990

My family is a judo family. My dad won tournaments back in the 70s, my elder brother was a local champ and member of the provincial team, my sisters achieved various belt levels and my little brother was a national team member and champion.

I began my journey at age 15. I fought at a provincial level for 4 years and achieved local success. I spent time in muay thai and Sicaran arnis but I was always drawn back to the art of judo. After years of teaching I returned to the local judo scene to gain my black belt and after doing so I looked for a club to teach at.

Revelation has been my home club for 3 years and I look forward to many more.

Tanya has been training Judo for over 20 years. She was on the Manitoba provincial team and spent over 10 years fighting in tournaments all over North America.

She is a multiple time provincial champion, a 7 time National competitor and a 2007 Canada Winter Games competitor.

Tanya has also trained in BJJ, Muay Thai and Kickboxing.

Tanya looks forward to teaching the kids and adult Judo classes and finds great joy in their success!

We're so excited to welcome Kenneth Tomson to our staff as an assistant instructor in the kids Jiu Jitsu classes.

Mr. Kenny, as the kids call him, began taking Martial Arts in 2010 at Revelation and now proudly holds a brown belt in Ninjutsu.

Kenny loves working with kids so it was a natural fit for him to become Sensei John's assistant in the kids classes held every weekday.

“I find enjoyment from helping lower belts learn. That look of accomplishment when they finally learn the move is the best!” said Kenny.

The kids are having so much fun with Mr. Kenny!

My family joined taekwondo in the early 90’s, My brother achieved his 3rd degree poom belt (adolescent black belt) and my mom achieved her 2nd degree black belt , they competed at multiple tournaments including can am games often winning silver and gold medals. I grew up in a martial arts home, but due to health concerns I couldn’t participate in classes. After my autoimmune disorders went into remission I joined taekwondo at the age of 17 in 2008, and I’ve been teaching since 2010, I currently hold my 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo and my 4th degree black belt in Chang moo Kwan. I’ve competed in poomsae (patterns) at many tournaments and won various medals, I have competed at can am games, provincials, placed top 5 at nationals, and competed in taekwondo at US open in 2019. I’ve always admired the dedication, honour, respect and manners in martial arts and hope to bring to revelation taekwondo!

Mike joined revelation in 2013 and has been training in Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing and a variety of other martial arts. Mike is passionate about Kickboxing and loves seeing other people progress through their martial arts journey. Mike is great with kids and kids love him. He is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

I started Training under John  Sawatzky 10 years ago when I was 13. I started in the Ninjutsu class where I recieved my Blue belt. I then turned my focus to Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu where I recieved my Purple belt. I love competing and will do so at every opportunity.
I love sharing my knowledge that I've acquired over the last 10 yrs and helping others reach their martial art goals

In my experience Revelation has an incredibly positive learning atmosphere, which has not only helped me develop physically as an athlete, but also mentally and spiritually as well.

I truly believe with dedication and consistancy, training BJJ—and other martial arts in general— can only help towards cultivating an individual character thats foundations are rooted in resilience, discipline and emotional control.

Through training at Revelation Martial Arts, the positive culture and fellowship with my teammates has helped me become the best version of myself, and I cannot wait to see where the world of Martial Arts takes me with the skills I have acquired under Sensei John Sawatzky.