CJ Strongheart is First Nations from the Sai’kuz First Nation Frog Clan of the Dake’lh tribe in the interior of British Columbia.
He is a lifelong athlete and martial artist who achieved a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under World Champion Bibiano Fernandes. He learned boxing under Team Canada Boxer Kenny Lally.

“Training is so hard not many people want to show up for it! If you make it through the door and on the mats you’re winning over the weaker wolf in your spirit and feeding the stronger one.”

Jeremy McKay is a part owner and founding member of Flash Academy. He is a Bibiano Fernandes black belt and a long time mixed martial artist. 
He has 27 years of experience in MMA training and running gyms, with a background in competitive gymnastics.

“I have been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu my whole life. I have always loved the fundamentals of BJJ and how effective it is in real-life situations.”

Tyler ‘TNT’ Jackson is a lifelong martial artist who began training in Karate as a child. At 16 years old, he made the transition to boxing while also playing junior hockey. His amateur boxing career included winning the bronze gloves, silver gloves, diamond belt and Tacoma golden gloves championships. Tyler later began competing in professional boxing and mixed martial arts where he had the opportunity to compete internationally for various organizations including Bodog Fight. Tyler is a 2nd degree BJJ blackbelt under Bibiano Fernandes.

“To me, martial arts is about legacy. Having the honor to learn from martial arts mentors over the years, it is my privilege to pass this knowledge onto the next generation.“

Tamara Wolfe is a brown belt under Bibiano Fernandes. She competed in amateur boxing before beginning jiu jitsu. She is the 2022 Blue Belt Abolute Masters World Champion and the 2023 Purple Belt Absolute Masters World Champion.

“I feel that through BJJ, women can develop the skills and confidence to defend themselves in real situations. Techniques learned can help even smaller women use their body weight and leverage to control a situation with an aggressor.”

Alicia’s journey in Martial Arts began when she was 4 years old, training in Tae Kwon Do. After years of practice, she received her 2nd Degree black belt and soon transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. Alicia in now approaching her 10 year mark in BJJ. In that time she’s competed in various local tournaments and enjoys sharing her experience and passion for the sport with others, including coaching the womens only classes here at Flash Academy.

“I love to practice, compete and coach BJJ on a daily basis. It’s a huge part of my life and enjoy encouraging others.”