Master Matt Ross is our chief instructor. He has a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He is highly respected in the martial arts community for his accomplishments as an athlete in competitive Taekwondo which span over 18 years. He has won several National medals, represented Canada on several occasions, and placed twice at two major international tournaments in Taekwondo. He was also the 2012 London Olympic alternate in the Mens Heavyweight division.
Master Ross has over 20 years of teaching experiences and has trained some of the top Taekwondo Black Belts in the country. Being a Provincial Team Coach for Ontario, and a 3-time Canadian National Team Coach, Master Ross has led his students/athletes to great achievements both on and off the mats.
In addition to Taekwondo, being a passionate life-long martial arts practitioner, Master Ross, has also trained in the discipline of Muay Thai, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mr. Peter Tsaggarelis is one of the head instructors for Tiger Kicks Martial Arts. He has over 10 years of teaching in the industry under Master Matt Ross in both Taekwondo and Kick-Boxing. He has also competed in Taekwondo competition for over 6 years throughout his journey in martial arts, which includes numerous podium finishes at provincial and national competitions. While also having coached some of the finest athletes in the province.
Mr. Peter lives to teach. With his amazing energy, focus on excellence and patience, he always makes every class he teaches his best class ever. Mr. Peter prides himself on being able to teach all ages, levels, and abilities while truly pulling out the best in all his students.
Master Masih Akbari is a 4th Dan Taekwondo Black belt and one of the head instructors for Tiger Kicks Martial Arts. He has over 11 years of teaching experience in Taekwondo and has exposure to other Martial Arts such as Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay thai. Master Ak believes that Taekwondo is a Martial Art that demands respect, self-control and perseverance from participants. “When you experience the art of Taekwondo, you become it” he said.
As part of the Tiger Kicks Martial Arts curriculum Master Ak teaches students the traits of Taekwondo, help them apply it to their daily lives, help students gain mutual respect for their fellow teammates and others, and finally build the desire in students to strive for a more peaceful world.
