12 July 2026
Chief Trainer Sasha Tadayoni: Representing Canada at Kunlun Fight
Chief Trainer Sasha Tadayoni: Representing Canada at Kunlun Fight
Our Chief Trainer has been invited to step into the Kunlun Fight cage for Canada — a match set by Kunlun leadership, and a moment that shows exactly what he brings to the mats at Modern Warrior Academy in New Westminster.
Almost Time: Canada on the Kunlun Card
Chief Trainer Sasha Tadayoni — known online as thelionofpersia — has been invited to represent Canada with the Kunlun Fight Team. The invitation came from Kunlun’s vice president and leader, and the bout is billed as Sasha vs An Ran under the KLF banner.
This is not a social-media highlight reel. It is a professional kickboxing match on one of Asia’s major combat-sports stages — and it is the same coach who teaches on our New Westminster floor every week.
Almost time. Honoured to be representing Canada and being invited to this match by Kunlun. I am coming to win and showcase what growth I have made. Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in me. Osu. Sasha Tadayoni
Why this matters for students: the person correcting your guard, your stance, and your mindset on the mats is still testing himself at the highest level. That standard does not stay in the cage — it walks into class with him.
Who Is Chief Trainer Sasha Tadayoni?
Sasha is the Chief Trainer at Modern Warrior Academy in New Westminster. He brings more than 30 years of martial arts experience and a competition background that spans amateur, national, and international levels.
His training path includes Kyokushin karate, boxing, Muay Thai, Dutch and North American kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. He has trained in Germany, Japan, Iran, Canada, and the United States — including direct training under Shihan Makoto Nakamura at age 19.
Competed in Japan’s RISE kickboxing promotion, holds a 16–4 record, and earned recognition as a two-time world top-8 IKON middleweight contender.
Leads kickboxing and karate pathways at Modern Warrior with clear, hands-on instruction — technique first, ego second.
Martial arts as a lifelong journey: sacrifice, courage, perseverance, and becoming stronger on and off the mats.
What Fight Prep Means for the Dojo
When a coach prepares for a match like Kunlun Fight, students see the real process up close: early mornings, sharp pad work, honest sparring, recovery, and the mental side of showing up when it counts.
That energy feeds the academy. Beginners still get patience and step-by-step teaching. Regulars get pushed a little harder. Everyone gets a coach who refuses to ask for more than he is willing to give himself.
Want a closer look at how fight camps actually feel? Read Behind the Camp: What Fight Prep Really Looks Like — then come feel that standard in class.
Train With the Same Coach Who Steps Into the Cage
At Modern Warrior, high-level experience is not locked behind a private VIP lane. Sasha coaches on the floor — correcting, encouraging, and holding students to a respectful standard.
If you are looking for a martial arts instructor or kickboxing coach in New Westminster who still competes, that is the difference you will feel in your first class: real coaching, real care, and no intimidation games.
- Clear technique teaching — not just a workout playlist
- Beginner-friendly classes with room to grow into competition-minded training
- A dojo culture built on respect, discipline, and community
- Multiple pathways: kickboxing, karate, Muay Thai, boxing, jiu-jitsu, and more
No experience needed. Book a free intro class, meet the coaches, and see whether Modern Warrior feels like home. We will guide you from the first step.
