Our Instructors

All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Beyond Kung Fu is Brampton’s choice for martial arts.

Mike Cann-Head Instructor/School Owner

Mr. Cann started his training at the age of 12 and has been training in the martial arts for more than 14 years.  Mr. Cann is the Head Instructor and proud owner of Beyond Kung Fu Studios Brampton and shows great passion and enthusiasm for the martial arts. 

He achieved his Black Sash at the age of 16 under Master Satyen Raja.  Mr. Cann is also an enthusiastic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner under Professor Dan Moroney (2^nd degree black belt in the Royler Gracie/David Adiv system).    

Mr. Cann’s love and passion for the art goes far beyond training and he demonstrates this in the classes he teaches.  His goal is to deliver the many benefits of the martial arts to people of all ages and to literally give back what he received over the many years of his training with Beyond Kung Fu Studios.  Mr. Cann has been teaching martial arts for over 10 years in Brampton and his confident, energetic style effectively conveys a message of safety, reality and fun all while drawing out the best in his students.   

Mr. Cann continues to teach all over the world the ancient values that the martial arts possess, allowing people of all walks of life to get in touch with their inner strength and be able to take it out into everyday life. 

Mr. Cann has made it his mission to transmit the benefits of martial arts to any and all who wish to learn.  “It is a great honor to be able to help people reach higher levels in all aspects of their lives”.  He truly believes that it is not daily increase but decrease that leads to true success.  Like Michelangelo’s sculpture of David.  He didn’t create David.  He was always there…..He only chipped away the rough edges.

Brad Hutchinson-Instructor/Writer

Mr. Hutchinson specializes in motivating students to achieve better grades, improve self-esteem, and develop the confidence it takes to move into this new era with the tools to succeed. He has written and published three books; the latest a children's adventure story which can be found at his website Chapter Books for Children.  He attributes his success to his many years of training at Beyond Kung Fu.

Under the personal instruction of Master Satyen Raja and all the Instructors and Students at Beyond Kung Fu Hutchinson has developed the skills to usher in this great era with confidence and success. Through the tenets underlying all modern martial arts Hutchinson puts on powerful presentations that motivate, inspire, and open possibilities.

Mr. Hutchinson also understands the importance of giving back to the community. He sits on The Board of Directors for the Leadership Peel Program as Co-Chair of Curriculum Committee. He is also a volunteer for the Peel Children’s Centre/Peel Children’s Aid.

Quintal Singh-Reception/Assistant Instructor

Quintal Singh is one of Beyond Kung Fu’s most dedicated, persistant, and enthusiastic Assistant Instructors.  Ms. Quin gives back the same energy back to the studio that attracted her to it in the beginning; a welcoming aura with a level of attention that keeps warmth alive within the studio all throughout the year.  

Ms. Quin has always had the personality where physical challenges attracted her.  Whether it is generating power with her small frame up or working with classmates that are more than twice her size, these challenges helped to build her drive and determination over the past 4 years.  

There are visible benefits of training apparent in Ms. Quin, which many other seek as well. Included in these benefits are increased focus on nutrition, confidence, a peaceful heart, an appreciative manor with a constant smiling attitude.  Ms. Quin also finds ways to adjust people’s unconscious negative thoughts, in to positive one's.    

Douglas Allan-Assistant Instructor

Student, assistant instructor and friend.  Douglas Glenn Allan was going through hard times and decided that he should make some changes in his life, he had received some information from a colleague about Beyond Kung Fu Studios and the benefits that she has received.  He walked into the Studio and walked out as a member, and has been a member at Beyond Kung Fu Studios since April 2003.  At this time he currently is at the brown sash level.   

Doug has been enthusiastic about martial arts for many years; he started his training at OOI’s Taekwondo in Mississauga.  He studied for two years under the tutelage of Master Hong-Lye Ooi, he left as a green belt to pursue another passion.  That other passion was football.  Football was where he first learned the value of being a team player, and how important accountability is. 

Douglas is a young, enthusiastic leader, who is very passionate about helping and just being there for others, this is the main reason for enrolling in the instructor program.  Through the years Doug has become an all round better person with the help from all the other students, but mainly the three instructors. 

  “You failed many times, although you don’t remember. You fell down the first time you tried to walk. You almost drowned the first time you tried to swim. Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.”

Steven Godfrey-Assistant Instructor

Steve Godfrey has been training at Beyond Kung Fu Studios since September of 2005.  In this time frame he has attained Red Sash. 

Upon completion of this, a new training began with Beyond and has taken the forefront in regard to both interest and application.  From that point on, Mr. Godfrey’s burning desire to learn efficiently and share with others has been a motivating factor in his continual development.   

Andrew McKay-Assistant Instructor

Andrew McKay first began his training a year and a half ago on a whim.  Initially hoping to acquire more discipline, direction and fitness in his life, he quickly adapted to the teachings and principles of the Martial Arts. 

His avid interest and desire to learn has been tempered by his love for all facets of the Arts.  After training his first year, Andrew joined the Demo team enjoys participating in various Martial Arts Demonstrations throughout the year. 

Referencing an article that he read at the studio called “Ten Minutes a Day to Black Sash,” he was able to become proficient in the use and application of the arts.  He enjoys training with weapons and has incorporated them into his performances in the past.

 Andrew had planned to teach English at the high school level before choosing to teach Kung Fu but the desire to pass knowledge unto others has remained one of the basic tenets of his life.