National Training Centre Instructors

Chief Master Jeff Viani

CMAF 6th Dan Black Belt
CMAF Certified Master Instructor

Master Jeff Viani is the Master Instructor and President of Vianis Martial Arts. Originally born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Mr. Viani moved to British Columbia at a very young age. He has trained in the Martial Arts for over 22 years. He is currently a sixth-degree Black Belt. (Certified by: The Canadian Martial Arts Federation & The United Taekwondo Jidokwan Association) He also holds a fifth degree Black Belt (Certified by: Taekwondo Jidokwan *Korea, Kukkiwon - World Taekwondo Headquarters *Seoul, Korea & Canadian Martial Arts Association - Mixed Martial Arts) and a fourth degree Black Belt in the art of Tukkong Mu Sool - Special Forces Martial Arts (Certified by: Korean Teuk-Gong Moo Sul Association - Seoul, Korea) and a fourth degree Black Belt in Hapkido Heuk Choo Kwan. He also has extensive training in Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. Master Viani began his training under Grandmaster Mark Gildemeester and Master Robyn Gildemeester, he also trained with Grandmaster Kelly Yuen, Grandmaster Kee Ha, Grandmaster Ronald Suggs, Grandmaster Chang Soo Ok, Chief Master Darren Clarke, Sensei Michael Gentleman, Professor Vasconcellus, Professor Bob McRoberts and many others. He is truly admired and respected by his team, students, and the Martial Arts Community. In addition to overseeing one of the most successful Martial Arts schools in Canada, he also serves as the National Director of the Canadian Martial Arts Federation (CMAF). He has expanded his leadership skills to a national level.

Senior Instructor Shawn Sabyan

CMAF 3rd Dan Black Belt
CMAF Senior Instructor

Instructor Shawn Sabyan has been training in Vianis Martial Arts since childhood. Shawn Sabyan has been a top student and competitor, Shawn even had the chance to compete in Spain, in the World Martial Arts Goodwill Games. Bringing back many medals! Shawn is one of Master Viani's very trusted instructors.

Senior Instructor Lori Hamer-Jackson

CMAF 2nd Dan Black Belt
CMAF Senior Instructor

Instructor Lori Hamer-Jackson is a second degree Black Belt . Mrs. Hamer-Jackson is a superb martial artist and a fantastic instructor. She has a heart of gold and goes way out of her way to bring her students her personal best. Mrs. Hamer-Jackson is an example of Non-quitting Spirit, and students that get the chance to learn from her, will be getting instruction of the highest caliber. She is a very trusted member of Team Vianis.

Senior Instructor Jordan Blore

CMAF 2nd Dan Black Belt
CMAF Senior Instructor

Instructor Jordan Blore has been a top student and competitor, Mr. Blore has a real interest in being the best, he is one of the most active competitors and is currently Vianis Competiotn Team Captain. Mr. Blore has a big interest in Mixed Martial Arts. Mr. Blore is one of Master Viani's very trusted instructors.