SABIR BAGAUTDINOV

Sanshou Coach


Sabir Fight Highlights Video
Sabir began his Sanshou training at the age of ten at the “Five Directions of the World” sports school in Dagestan, Russia (Training with world champions Salihov Muslim, Beletov Djanhuvat, Ataev Bozigit). Sabir’s most notable accomplishments in Sanshou competition:

  • 2007 Gold Medal – World Cup Championships, Italy
  • 2008 Gold Medal – Provincial Championships, Dagestan
  • 2008 Gold Medal – Russian National Championships

Since coming to Canada in 2008, Sabir has proven to be a formidable opponent in Canadian competition (Currently the undefeated 70kg champion). He is committed to promoting the sport of Sanshou in Canada and helping to train Canadian Sanshou athletes.


Xi Lau

Strength & Conditioning


Watch Xi teach the Deadlift
Xi had a diverse experience in various martial arts before finding his home at Apex. He is also an experienced personal trainer working at fitness clubs and York University with a special interest in athletic performance. While not working hard to earn straight A’s to finish his degree in Kinesiology, Xi can be found at Apex sharing his knowledge to improve the athleticism of our members and training himself as a competitive amateur fighter.

JIMMY TRAN

Program Director

Jim has been involved with martial arts since the age of 13. He is continually trying to educate himself on the art of sanshou, combat sports, and martial arts in general. Acting as the program director and assistant trainer, he is responsible for the development of the Sanshou program at Apex.

JOE LUONG

Gym Manager

As Apex founder and owner, Joe works hard to provide our athletes with the best training environment and Wushu-Sanshou instruction possible. He has sacrificed countless hours into the development of Apex through his love and passion for the martial arts. His greatest joy is watching our students develop and improve.