TEAM SMAC

Get to know your TEAM SMAC Instructors.

Seaforth Martial Arts Centre’s (SMAC) Instructors consists of Certified Professional and Volunteer Martial Artists. Not only does our staff bring exceptional Martial Art knowledge, but they are trained in the “Art of Teaching”. At Seaforth Martial Arts Centre we are firm believers that you don’t just become an instructor because you have achieved a certain rank in your training, but because you are passionate about passing your valuable knowledge onto your students.

Our Dynamic Instructors are certified under Seaforth Martial Arts Centre’s Leadership Program. This five-level program is designed to drastically improve a student’s leadership skills. It has proven to be very effective in training our Instructors to be more confident leaders in and outside of the school.

Hand-picked, trained, and certified by the owners, every instructor must complete intensive training prior to becoming a TEAM SMAC Instructor. Our instructors are confident in teaching SMAC’s philosophy and curriculum, adding their own unique teaching styles. Seaforth Martial Arts Centre requires all instructors to stay current with the evolving curriculum as well as their own personal training, so they are able to stay on top of the field. To do this, all instructors must re-certify on an annual basis.

Instructor Trevor Parker

Bio forthcoming...

Instructor Ruby Pajares

Instructor Pajares, a Toronto-born native, started training in the Martial Arts in 2001 at Tiger Kim's Martial Arts Centre (in Toronto). Focusing mainly on the art of Taekwondo, she worked hard in excelling in her forms, assisting with instructing, and managing to earn her Black Belt after 3 years of sweat. Known partially for her flexibility, she has participated in many prestigious demonstrations. Instructor Pajares also trained for a short period in Tai Chi and Hapkido/Judo under the watchful eye of masters in both disciplines.

Asst. Instructor Hollie Hoadley

Asst. Instructor Hoadley has a wealth of experience that she brings to Seaforth Martial Arts Centre. She has a passion for teaching children, youth, and adults the positive benefits of Martial Arts. She moved from Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she trained and assisted in teaching Kickboxing at Bushido-Kai Martial Arts Academy. Her Martial Arts background also includes Western Boxing, and Muay Thai. She currently holds an equivalent rank of 1st Dan Black Belt in International Kickboxing Federation (IKF), and International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA).

Asst. Instructor Bonnie Lum

Asst. Instructor Lum moved to Toronto at the beginning of 2000. It was here where she started training with the World Famous Tiger Twins. Asst. Instructor Lum truly loved her training. After 3 years of training 3-4 days a week, she was finally ready to test for her 1st Dan (Degree) Black Belt. Today, Asst. Instructor Lum continues to teach as a TEAM SMAC Asst. Instructor with Seaforth Martial Arts Centre.