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| Lance Gibson - Head Instructor |
 | This Pankration system has been designed and hand-molded by the owner, Lance Gibson, Sr. Lance is the 2002 #1 ranked Shooto Fighter in the World; UFC 24 pay per view Middleweight Fight Champion and a veteran of the Internationally known Superbrawl and World Abu Dhabi Championships in 1998. Mr. Gibson started in the grass roots of combat (MMA), when they had no rounds or weight limits. Mr. Gibson has defeated opponents more than 80 lbs. heavier than himself. This enables him to teach realistic techniques to those who are at the most in need -- the general public. Mr. Gibson has achieved one of the highest levels in the Martial Arts at a professionally recognized level. |
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| Ryan Diaz - Assistant To Head Instructor |
 | Mr. Diaz is currently the AFC 135 lbs. World Champion and holds 2nd Degree Black Belts in Karate, Taekwondo and Small Circle Jujitsu. He has been competing in the ring since age 13. Mr. Diaz has achieved many titles, such as the B.C. title of Canadian Muay Thai Champion and Pacific Northwest Pro Pankration Champion. Ryan has been a loyal and enthusiastic student of Mr. Gibson for 7 years and is fully capable of passing on the Gibson System, as well as adding another dimension to the constantly evolving System taught at our school. |
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| Cameron Brown - Instructor |
 | This man is known for his professional wars in the ring. A true toughness in the ring enables this student of Mr. Gibson, of 6 years, to teach and use his skills in the ring, as well as in the dojo. Mr. Brown is the current Canadian MMA Champion and a popular teacher from the kids classes to adults. |
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| Michael Collins - Instructor |
 | This Gibson Instructor comes from a long history of Martial Arts with over 15 years experience. A loyal student and supporter of Gibson's for over 6 years, Michael has achieved a high level in the Martial Arts. He is a regular sparring partner for many of Gibson's Heavyweight Pro Fighters. His experience in teaching comes from many team sports and courses throughout his education. Mr. Collins is also a well-respected Pastor of his Church. He is a valuable asset and motivator of our Team. |
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| Ben Harris - Instructor |
 | This Gibson Instructor helps to teach our children's class. A family man with two son's who train, is fully capable of giving another perspective to training the children. Ben, a student of Mr. Gibson's for 4 years, has a workhorse mentality and approachable demeanor. |
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| Julia Budd - Instructor |
 | This Gibson Instructor is a pro Canadian Muay Thai Champion. She holds a B.A. in kinesiology from UBC and has been a strong motivation force and great role model for all the students at Gibson Kickboxing and Pankration. |
| Adam Naammi - Instructor |
 | This Gibson Instructor holds a Black Belt in Jeet Kune Do and has been training in the Gibson System for 2 years. Moving here from Bermuda, Adam sought out the most capable school to teach him. He has joined our Instructor Team and enjoys passing his knowledge onto the children's classes. |
| Heidi Otterbein - Instructor |
 | This Gibson Instructor is a successful ring fighter and holds a high rank in Gibson Kickboxing system. |
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