FC MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Owner & Chief Instructor

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Emmanuel has over 25 years of experience in a variety of martial arts, including Karate, Olympic freestyle Wrestling and Western Boxing.

Emmanuel has spent the last sixteen years focusing on SYSTEMA [A.K.A Russian Martial Art], under the tutelage of Vladimir Vasiliev and Mikhail Ryabko.

His strong coaching, motivating and teaching track record dates back to1988.

Emmanuel has earned several coaching certificates, letters of appreciation and awards for his proven leadership skills.

Complimenting his martial arts studies and leadership abilities is an academic history filled with certificates, corporate diplomas and a Bachelor of Arts degree from York University in Toronto.

"As a person and as an instructor he [Emmanuel] is TOP NOTCH and I recommend that anyone who has the chance to visit his school or one of his seminars goes. It will definitely be a life changing experience."

David Strachan, US Navy Special Boat Team 20 Training Dept LCPO

"Without doubt, the fight skills that you are able to equip your students with are both incomparable, effective and a real world practical line of self defense"

Joseph Gulesserian, MBA

Marzano Perone
Certified Instructor

Raised in Toronto's West end, Marzano started his training in a variety of martial arts. His first attempt was in the early 80's with Tae-kwon-do, then Goju Ryu Karate and his last traditional style was Ju-Jutsu.

In the late 90's, he began training in SYSTEMA. His thirst for learning does not stop there as he continues to attend different seminars and obtain other certificates in more non traditional styles like Canadian Defendo, and the Black Arts.

Marz's realistic approach to teaching is directly related to his experiences within the entertainment industry, combining security, bouncing and negotiating skills while diffusing potentially harmful or dangerous situations.

Marz is also a dedicated family man, raising three teenage boys with his wife while living north of Toronto. He spends his free time involved in the local baseball association--coaching teams, giving clinics and helping kids to learn respect, dedication and commitment--while focusing on fun and team spirit.

Assistant Instructors

• Mark Fan
• Scott Patterson
• Michael Mekhail
• Lily Ponce
• Julian Tremble
• Daryl Sarkisian