EXPERIENCED Coaches
Our experienced coaches bring a wealth of knowledge from years of training and competition at the highest levels. They are passionate about developing fighters of all skill levels, providing expert guidance, personalized instruction, and real-world insights to help you succeed both in the gym and in the ring.
Konrad Striking
Konrad Tyrakowski comes from a strong striking background in ITF competitive Taekwondo. Growing up in and around his fathers martial arts gym, he trained with elite Karate Kyokushin and Kickboxing fighters from a young age.
In order to prepare for World Championships and continue to develop himself in the world of martial arts, he began training boxing under Syd Vanderpool, as well training in BJJ under Dragan Konjevic.
Konrad’s classes are led with emphasis on cardiovascular/ muscular conditioning as it is paramount in combat sports.
Highlights:
Main accomplishments / experience;
- over 500 tournament fights in various “striking” martial arts
- 4x time Canadian champion (1x junior)
- 2x time world medalist
- coached the world silver medalists junior girls national Tae Kwon Do team in 2012
Bernard Wrestling
Bernard has been coaching for over 12 years at the club and high school level. Winning over 8 regional championships and City of Toronto Championships, along with a Provincial 3rd place club finish representing Xtreme Couture in 2019.
Bernard personally has been named Toronto District School Board Coach of the year, having started a program at West Humber Collegiate and building it to a point where the school is recognized as a top 3 wrestling program in Ontario (OFSAA). Bernard is fully certified within the provincial and national wrestling association. He has also developed National and Provincial champions at Xtreme Couture. His goal is to one day bring home an Olympic champion that is bred at Xtreme Couture.
Highlights:
- Wrestled for: Youth Cabbage Town Wrestling Club
- Xtreme Couture’s Head Wrestling Coach
- 7 Regional titles
- 3 City Championships
- Coached over 15 OFSAA medalists
- Coached National Silver Medalist Arely Totaled
- Coached (In conjunction with Juan Carlos) Provincial Gold Medalist Carlos Vargas
Paul McGrath Jiu Jitsu
PAUL
With over 15 years of grappling experience paul has been around the highest levels of grappling. An apprentice of Wagney Fabiano (Head of Nova Uniao Canada) he became the first person to advance from white belt to black belt while training at Xtreme Couture.
Paul has traveled internationally to compete and train among the world’s best. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Paul continues to expand his role at Xtreme
Couture.
Working with all levels and ages of BJJ students, Paul teaches our Adult Gi program and has been instrumental in creating and developing one of the city’s top BJJ kids programs.
Highlights:
- Certified Black Belt under Wagnney Fabiano.
- 10+ years of BJJ full-time coaching experience.
- Over 15 years of Grappling experience, training with multiple World Champions from North America and Brazil.
- Full time Kids and adult Jiu Jitsu instructor.
- First original XCT member to go from White Belt to end in Black Belt in the GI.
Mike Imperato BJJ
Mike Imperato is a top ranked fighter who has fought in 4 different weight divisions. He has 9 professional wins (7 of them being 1st round finishes) and has never been finished in a fight before.
He is BJJ Blackbelt, with a grappling record 184 wins and 9 losses; Mike has competed across the world and has received numerous gold and silver medals in grappling at the highest level. He has had multiple fight contract offers with the UFC and is a practicing UFC coach and cornerman.
Sebastian – Kickboxing
With over 10 Years of Martial Arts experience Sebastian Chaber has had over 35 fights, both amateur and professional in K1 style Kickboxing. Sebastian has achieved podium finishes in numerous international Kickboxing tournaments. As a coach at Xtreme Couture Sebastian is focused on teaching strong fundamentals, and he incorporates conditioning, technique drills, and technical sparring into all of his classes to ensure the best development in a controlled setting.
Certifications
- 30+ Sanctioned Kickboxing Fights
- Numerous Kickboxing Tournament Podium
- Finishes (both in Canadian and International tournaments)
- 10+ Years of Martial Arts Experience
Ilir – Muay Thai
Ilir Serbo’s passion for athletics started in the high-school weight room and transitioned quickly onto the mats in martial arts. He found Muay Thai in 2010 and had fallen in love with the sport so much that he decided to study Kinesiology & Health Science at York University. After graduating he joined the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario to become a Registered Kinesiologist. He now has the pleasure of helping people at Xtreme Couture through martial arts and Kin related fitness services.
Certifications
- Registered Kinesiologist
- Kinesiology & Health Science (B.A.)
- 15+ Years of Athletic Experience
- Poo Choi Kru (Muay Thai Ontario)
- 10 Years of Muay Thai Coaching Experience
Arely – Wrestling
Arely Torales has embraced the sport of Wrestling. In her 4 years of competition, she has competed at the highest level and was victorious against a national gold medalist. She fell in love with the sport and has aspirations of representing Canada internationally. As Xtreme Coutures kids program coach, her goal is to positively impact the life of your child through Wrestling by teaching fundamentals and techniques and to lay a strong foundation of knowledge and skills.
Certifications
- 2019 and 2020 OFSAA Silver Medalist @50kg
- 2019 Canadian Juvenile 49kg Silver Medalist
- Wrestling team captain at West Humber C.I
- 3x Gold Medalist at Cities (Toronto)
- 4x Regional Gold Medalist
- Wrestling scholarship at YorkU
Carlos – Wrestling
Juan Carlos Vargas Torres is the head coach of the adult Wrestling program at Xtreme Couture. Coach Carlos wrestled in Mexico as a youth and in his teenage years went on to wrestle in Europe. Carlos continued his wrestling journey and began coaching, where his passion continues in helping those that want to learn the sport and participate at a competitive level.
Certifications
- 2006-2013 – 32 national champions
- 18 National Olympic medals in the categories: Cadet, Youth and Adult
- Silver and Bronze medals – Pan American Championships 2008-2012
- Pre-Olympic Championship in London 2012
- Olympic Wrestling Instructor in Nova Geracao Jiu-Jitsu
- Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Playa del Carmen in 2012 and 2016
- Central American and Caribbean Championships from 2008-2012
Marco – Fundementals
Kru Marco Antico began learning and competing in Muay Thai under Master Ajahn Suchart in 2003. He is a certified coach under Muay Thai Ontario. Marco has been Coach/Instructor at Xtreme Couture for over 15 years. He has over 21 years of coaching experience and is comfortable teaching kids and adults from beginner level to advanced. Marco is also a competitive runner and obstacle course racer. You’ll receive a focus on fundamentals when doing one of Marco’s classes, but also be prepared for your cardio to be tested.
Certifications
- Instructor since 2003
- Kru Status under Ajahn Suchart
- Licensed Instructor under Muay Thai
- Ontario
Nik Boxing
NIk started his journey in athletics through highschool and gravitated toward the sport of Boxing. By training and learning the skills of the sport he furthered his experiences by becoming certified and licensed. Nik not only coaches adults from beginner level, but is also responsible for the Kids Program. Nik is comfortable with privates, small group and large group settings. Nik is also a competitive boxer.
Certifications
- 7 Years of Boxing and Muay Thai
- 2 Years of Boxing Coaching
- 1 Year Cornering Competitive Boxing
- Level 2 NCCP Competition Certified Coach with Boxing Ontario
- Safe Contact and Concussion Protocol Certified in Canada
- 6 Years Managing Youth Sports Programs
- 12 Years of Competitive Football
- 5 Years Coaching Competitive Football
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Sam – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sam Zakula is a BJJ Black Belt that began training in the mid 1990’s. He trained under Joao Roque (1997 Mundail black belt champ) and Marc Laimon (trained several UFC world champions). He has lived in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Guam and Las Vegas in pursuit of learning and training in BJJ. He has trained and cornered athletes who have competed in the UFC, Bellator and ADCC. He has also cornered Canada’s first UFC World Champion Carlos Newton. As a coach at Xtreme Couture Sam is enthusiastic to train people of all levels. From a beginner who steps on the mat for the first time, who wants to get fit and learn real high level skill to also training professional athletes who have aspirations of competing at the highest of levels. Come try one of Sam’s classes or consider him for private instruction.
Certifications
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (2010)
- Comfortable in one on one, small/large group
- instruction
Sanjit Chhoker Muay Thai
Sanjit is a bonafide veteran of Muay Thai, having trained in the art for 30 years now, he has over 100 professional fights under his belt. Throughout his tenure Sanjit has immersed himself in the sport over his 9 years in Thailand, having trained and lived with some of the sport’s top fighters and champions (from Phuket to Bangkok). As a person and a martial artist Sanjit strives to be the best version of himself possible and aims to help his students see the same for themselves.
Certifications
- 29 Years of experience.
- Won multiple stadium championships @ 146lbs
- Over 100+ pro fights all in Thailand-Started Muay Thai at the age of 13.
- Lived in a gym and trained in Thailand for a total of 9 years.
- Taught from top Thai fighters from the Golden Era & Lumpinee Champions.
Sean Muay Thai
Sean turned to Muay Thai in high-school as a way to channel his energy, and what he learned was discipline, dedication and work ethic. After finishing high-school Sean decided to travel to Thailand to train and compete in professional Muay Thai. There, he fell in love with the country, culture and art that is Muay Thai.In just over 5 years of training Sean currently ranks 9-0 as a fighter and won the Chiang Mai International Muay Thai title during his second trip to Thailand. Sean constantly seeks to share his knowledge with others who are interested in this martial art, and empower them as fighters and as people.
Certifications
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (2010)
- Comfortable in one on one, small/large group
- instruction
Sandy Boxing
Sandy ‘Lil Tyson’ Tsagouris is a pro boxer and the first Female Champion in Canada. Sandy started boxing when she was still in high school where she was consistently voted athlete of the year. Sandy first began amateur fighting in 1997 and has never looked back. After taking on her long time coach Billy Martin, she decided to go pro at age 23. She currently holds a professional record of 13-2-0 with 6 KO’s. She has fought her way to the top and is now a world ranked fighter. Sandy embodies hard work and is always learning new styles and techniques to stay ahead of her competitors and be the best that she can be.
Main Achievements:
- First ever Female Canadian Champion
- N.A.B.A Featherweight Champion 2008
- World Ranked Fighter
- Nearly 20 years of boxing experience
