About Me
Abrie Kilian is a Professional Martial Artist in Shallow Lake, Canada, where he is the Head Coach and Owner at Kilian Academy.
An admitted Attorney-at-Law in the High Court of the Republic of South Africa, Abrie contributes a unique approach in studying and practising martial arts. As a lifelong learner and academic enthusiast, he obtained his Master's in Canadian Law from York University. Kilian is currently pursuing a Master’s Trainer qualification through the International Sports Sciences Association.
About Me
Abrie Kilian is a Professional Martial Artist in Shallow Lake, Canada, where he is the Head Coach and Owner at Kilian Academy.
An admitted Attorney-at-Law in the High Court of the Republic of South Africa, Abrie contributes a unique approach in studying and practising martial arts. As a lifelong learner and academic enthusiast, he obtained his Master's in Canadian Law from York University. Kilian is currently pursuing a Master’s Trainer qualification through the International Sports Sciences Association.
"I have trained in several martial arts over the past 3 decades, and it has shaped how I think critically and how I act. This journey of self-discovery has further taught me to use martial arts to guide athletes. In other words, martial arts has become a language of instruction to bolster an athlete's skill and to shape their attitudes."
- Abrie Kilian
BJJ Journey
2023
Brown Belt
Awarded by Roay Dean (4th Degree Black Belt) in Saratoga, Wyoming, USA.
2018
Purple Belt
Awarded by Jurgen Putter (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
2014
Blue Belt
Awarded by Roy Dean (4th Degree Black Belt) in Bend, Oregon, USA.
2009
White Belt
The journey starts with Sjogun Dojo in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Competition Record
48 Competitions Matches (32-16-0)
2022 - AJP Canada National
Gold (Open) - Purple Belt
2022 - IBJJF Toronto International
Gold (Open) - Purple Belt
Gold (88kg) - Purple Belt
2022 - GTA Classics
Gold (88kg) - Purple Belt
2013 - Allstar Grappling Cup
Overall Champion (80kg) - White Belt
Second Leg - Gold (80kg) - White Belt
First Leg - Gold (80kg) - White Belt
BJJ Lineage
Jigoro Kano
Mitsuyo Maeda
Carlos Gracie
Helio Gracie
Francisco Mansur
Joe Moreira
Roy Harris
Roy Dean
Abrie Kilian (Brown Belt)
2023
Brown Belt
Awarded by Roay Dean (4th Degree Black Belt) in Saratoga, Wyoming, USA.
2018
Purple Belt
Awarded by Jurgen Putter (2nd Degree Black Belt) in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.
2014
Blue Belt
Awarded by Roy Dean (4th Degree Black Belt) in Bend, Oregon, USA.
2009
White Belt
The journey starts with Sjogun Dojo in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Competition Record
48 Competitions Matches (32-16-0)
2022 - AJP Canada National
Gold (Open) - Purple Belt
2022 - IBJJF Toronto International
Gold (Open) - Purple Belt
Gold (88kg) - Purple Belt
2022 - GTA Classics
Gold (88kg) - Purple Belt
2013 - Allstar Grappling Cup
Overall Champion (80kg) - White Belt
Second Leg - Gold (80kg) - White Belt
First Leg - Gold (80kg) - White Belt
BJJ Lineage
Jigoro Kano
Mitsuyo Maeda
Carlos Gracie
Helio Gracie
Francisco Mansur
Joe Moreira
Roy Harris
Roy Dean
Abrie Kilian (Brown Belt)
Kickboxing Journey
2012
Black Belt
For Kickboxing, awarded by Marwan Abu Khandra at Shogun Martial Arts in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada.
2012
WKC World Championship
5th Place in Montreal, Canada.
2011-2012
Team Canada Kickboxing
Competed for Team Canada Kickboxing.
2009
The Journey Starts
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
Competition Record
71 Fights (51-19)1)-0)
Kickboxing Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Satoshi Myasaki
Geert J. Lemmens
Marwan Abu Khandra
Abrie Kilian (Black Belt)
2012
Black Belt
For Kickboxing, awarded by Marwan Abu Khandra at Shogun Martial Arts in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada.
2012
WKC World Championship
5th Place in Montreal, Canada.
2011-2012
Team Canada Kickboxing
Competed for Team Canada Kickboxing.
2009
The Journey Starts
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
Competition Record
71 Fights (51-19)1)-0)
Kickboxing Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Satoshi Myasaki
Geert J. Lemmens
Marwan Abu Khandra
Abrie Kilian (Black Belt)
Karate Journey
2012
Black Belt
Kadgamala Karate - Marwan Abu Khandra - Smithers, British Columbia, Canada.
2011
WKC World Championship
In Cadiz, Spain
2011
Team Canada Karate
Competed for Team Canada Karate.
2009
Kadgamala Karate Journey Starts
in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
1994
JKA Karate Journey Starts
in Vryheid, Republic of South Africa.
Competition Record
200+ Competition Matches (36% Win Rate)
Karate Lineage
Kadgamala Karate Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Satoshi Myasaki
Geert J. Lemmens
Marwan Abu Khandra
Abrie Kilian (Black Belt)
JKA/Shotokan Karate Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Teruyuki Okazaki
Tetsuhiko Asai
Stan Schmidt
Alan Holmes
Abrie Kilian (Junior Black Belt)
2012
Black Belt
Kadgamala Karate - Marwan Abu Khandra - Smithers, British Columbia, Canada.
2011
WKC World Championship
In Cadiz, Spain
2011
Team Canada Karate
Competed for Team Canada Karate.
2009
Kadgamala Karate Journey Starts
in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
1994
JKA Karate Journey Starts
in Vryheid, Republic of South Africa.
Competition Record
200+ Competition Matches (36% Win Rate)
Karate Lineage
Kadgamala Karate Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Satoshi Myasaki
Geert J. Lemmens
Marwan Abu Khandra
Abrie Kilian (Black Belt)
JKA/Shotokan Karate Lineage
Gichin Funakoshi
Masatoshi Nakayama
Teruyuki Okazaki
Tetsuhiko Asai
Stan Schmidt
Alan Holmes
Abrie Kilian (Junior Black Belt)
A look at the accomplishments of Abrie Kilian over the past few decades.
A remarkable journey with so much more to come.
"Coach Abrie Kilian is an incredible individual, who has built an outstanding academy centered around self-improvement. His focus is on implementing jiu-jitsu as more than just a sport but as a way of life. And in doing so, his coaching exceeds far beyond the mats. He is one of the most kind, patient, and genuine people I have ever met, and he has challenged me to better myself in every way."
Madison Broadbent
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