NCCP Coaching Leadership Structure

All of our trainers are NCCP certified. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) provides coaches with standardized, inclusive, and safe sport education.

 

Trainers Oath

QUALITY: OVERDELIVERING ALWAYS
INNOVATION: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
PRESTIGE: CONFIDENCE BUILDING
INTEGRITY: FAIR AND TRUTHFUL
TEAMWORK: DECISIONS MADE TOGETHER
EXCELLENCE: STRIVE FOR THE SKY
RESPECT: TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
ACCOUNTABILITY: OWN YOUR ACTIONS

 
 

Our trainers strive to do the following:

Encourage athletes to be active and to have fun; enjoy working with children, youth & adults.

Plan purposeful practices and create engaging activities; ability to be creative and to improvise.

Lead their participants in developing gross motor skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

Help participants identify how to improve their performance by providing constructive criticism and advice.

Manage problems by making ethical and respectful decisions and the ability to work within a team environment.

Enable safe participation by creating a safe environment and problem-solving skills.

Teach others how to respect themselves, others, and their sport with critical-thinking skills.

 Kamikaze Punishment Foundation trainers assist athletes in developing to their full potential. They are responsible for training athletes in a sport by analyzing their performances, instructing in relevant skills and providing encouragement. Additionally trainers are also responsible for the athlete’s guidance in life and their chosen sport.

 
 

Trainers

Gasper Bonomo

Head Striking Specialist Instructor

World-class striking coach Gasper Bonomo holds an impressive professional record of 21 wins, 16 by knockout, and no losses. He also set a Canadian national record for being the first to hold championship belts in 2 different weight classes simultaneously.

Jarid Bussemakers

Head MMA/Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

Top-level jiu-jitsu specialist Jarid Bussemakers is a Black Belt who started studying Utsuri-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu over 20 years ago under Sensei Joseph Lindal. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sensei Steve Bergeron, Japanese Jitsu Sensei Joseph Lindal and 2ND-DEGREE Black belt in Submission Arts Wrestling under 5TH-DEGREE SAW Black Belt Mike Martelle.

Brad Foster

Certified Physical Preparation Specialist

Brad Foster is passionate about the creation and oversight of the strength and conditioning programs at Kamikaze Punishment and designing the best possible course layouts to ensure students get the best possible results.

Steve Bergeron

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

A registered IBJJF Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Holding 2nd-degree black belt rank under the instruction of Professor Roy Harris of Harris International. He has a tremendous wealth of well-rounded combat experience in kickboxing, MMA, and self-defence techniques, also available on his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Incoprated YouTube channel.

Alex Sundac

Children & Youth Instructor

Alex discovered a passion for martial arts at 15, turning a hobby into a lifelong pursuit. He dedicated countless hours to training, becoming an advanced striker with a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Alex now leads the "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully" program, teaching children respect, kindness, and self-defence. His leadership has significantly impacted many young lives, helping them build confidence and a positive attitude towards themselves and others.

Param Bhardwaj

Striking Instructor

As a lifelong martial arts student, Param Bhardwaj brings vast knowledge to help our team grow and evolve. Being a student of Gasper Bonomo for many years, he currently holds a black belt in the GBK Program.

Zabih Davary-Diaz

Children & Youth Coordinator

Zabih has been training in boxing, Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, and kickboxing at KP since 2017, developing a well‑rounded skill set across multiple combat disciplines. He has competed in boxing and various other combat sports, bringing real‑world experience, composure, and technical precision to every class he teaches.

He believes martial arts are a powerful tool for self‑development—physically, mentally, and psychologically. Zabih’s coaching style blends discipline, confidence‑building, and practical skill progression, helping students grow both on and off the mats.

Jessi Toms

Children & Youth Instructor

Jessi is a committed athlete within Kamikaze Punishment, training across boxing, gi and no‑gi Jiu‑Jitsu, and Muay Thai. She invests over 500 hours each year into her development, driven by a focused pursuit of MMA. Beyond the mats, Jessi is a certified Master Life Coach specializing in youth empowerment, confidence building, goal setting, and life direction. She is proud to combine her coaching expertise with her martial arts journey to support and inspire youth at KP through the Be A Buddy, Not A Bully program.

Stefan Miodragovic

Jiu-jitsu/MMA Instructor

Stefan Miodragovic is a seasoned mixed martial arts competitor and coach with deep expertise in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu Brown Belt, Kickboxing, and high‑performance athletic conditioning. Known for his structured, safety‑focused, and confidence‑building approach, he helps young martial artists develop discipline, skill, and self‑belief. Stefan has coached all age groups and led specialized seminars for both everyday athletes and competitive performers, earning a reputation as a trusted and adaptable leader on the mats.

Tim Mah

Strength and Conditioning Instructor

Tim has completed the personal trainer program from NAIT and is certified as a personal trainer under the CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR EXERCISE AND PHYSIOLOGY (CSEP-CPT). Tim has over 15 years of resistance training experience and has been a practitioner of martial arts for over 10 years.

Michael Ngo

Submission Wrestling Specialist

Mikey Ngo has been training in martial arts for most of his life, focusing on the development of kickboxing and solid ground skills and holds a Brown belt in Submission Arts Wrestling under 2nd degree SAW Black Belt Jarid Bussemakers.

Adrian Burton

Submission Wrestling Specialist

Adrian Burton is a grappling competitor and submission specialist with a passion for health and wellness. Adrian regularly runs and hikes to increase his cardio which gives him the edge on the mats to push the pace.

Cody Ries

Boxing/MMA Instructor

Cody Ries brings vast experience as a professional boxer and mixed martial artist. He is a well-rounded competitor with a strong pedigree in athletic development. Additionally, Cody holds the rank of purple belt in BJJ and has an extensive, successful grappling competition background.