Joey Kombat

After suffering two partial tears in my left shoulder, due to an accident that occurred in training, I was left with nagging pain, lack of strength and limited mobility that barely allowed me to raise my arm above shoulder level. This was very frustrating being a competitive athlete, so I was very eager to get the appropriate rehabilitation and physiotherapy done. I worked with Sebastian in the past for smaller injuries, but this was the first time I had regularly scheduled sessions with him, and I am very grateful that I chose to work with him for this injury. He provided an array of rehab exercises, as well as modified variations for when I had difficulties. He would also get me to actually understand the purposes behind each exercise, and in turn, help me to set out realistic timelines and goals to return to my regular training. Sebastian is a great therapist. He is very knowledgeable, patient and understanding, and certainly a great choice for anyone in need of a physiotherapist.

“I experienced pain in my right shoulder due to overuse which hindered my day to day activities. Sebastian was able to help by guiding me through various shoulder strengthening exercises that helped me in my road to recovery.”

“I have been taking Filipino Martial Arts and the Konditioning classes at Kombat Arts for the last 8 years and had been preparing for a Dog Brother’s Gathering when my shoulders started showing signs of overuse. My left shoulder first got injured while doing simple pushups, and it eventually led to the right shoulder compensating which created additional stress. I had difficulty lifting my left arm and opening and closing the car door gave me a lot of discomfort. I tried taking rest days, but I knew rest alone would not fix the situation. This led me to reach out to Sebastian Buitrago. During every session, Sebastian would work on loosening up the aggravated and tensioned areas in and around my shoulders. He would teach me different exercises and would carefully explain the areas of focus within each exercise, so that I would pay more attention to those areas, Sebastian would supervise me to make sure that I was performing each assigned exercise correctly. To ensure that my injury did not delay the progress in my activities, he gave me homework and suggestions for warming up before my normal training routine. This combination allowed me to get back to training faster and feeling better. After making a full recovery, I have continued to incorporate his exercises and stretches into my normal training sessions. If you are suffering from shoulder issues, I highly recommend Sebastian Buitrago! I owe a big part of my successes at the gathering to him.”

A good coach is one who loves what he teaches, pays attention to details and cares a great deal for the people he is teaching to. Joey de Los Reyes is one of those coaches.

The level of knowledge possessed by Kru Joey in the field of martial arts and combat sports is exceptional. His expertise if not only limited to it’s content but in application and practicality as well. Joey's attention to detail, emphasis on technique, and rigorous training methodology not only sets him about from other’s but is an integral part of the successful formula that made me a Muay Thai Champion. Simply put, Kru Joey is a first-rate instructor and coach. If you want to be the best, you must be TRAINED by the best

I have had the pleasure of being in a learning environment that has been lead by Joey. The class is organized and interesting. Joey keeps students engaged and interested in whatever topic he is covering. He brings current information to the class and ensures his students walk away from class always having learned something new. He has patience and is approachable with questions and offers extra assistance when needed. Joey is very good at recognizing students that learn quickly and those that need some extra help. He is great at prioritizing students needs given their skill levels. He has great positive energy and students feel very comfortable and welcomed in class. Joey pushes students to be their best they can be and is very interested in what student goals are. He recognizes and celebrates their achievements. Joey creates a learning environment that is inclusive and respectful and allows people to feel accepted and respected. Joey is a mentor a coach a leader and overall great at teaching students.

Having had the pleasure of hosting Joey for seminars at our gym his expertise was immediately apparent. His teaching methodologies and experience ensured that everyone who attended the seminar was able to follow along and retain as much material as possible, as well as having fun. I wholeheartedly recommend Joey to any gym owner looking to host a seminar.

I started training with Joey De Los Reyes at the age of 15 with the goal of competing in MMA. Under his instruction I was able to compete Internationally, capture provincial and national titles and rise the ranks to become one the the top amateur MMA athletes in Ontario. I have since made my professional debut and gone undefeated thus far. Joey has a wealth of knowledge on many different martial Arts that he's shared with me and is constantly keeping himself up to date with the latest evolutions and training methodologies in the sport. He's instilled lessons in me that have gone beyond marital arts and helped me find confidence and success in my personal and work life. I would recommend his services to anybody who's looking to get in shape, learn a martial art, gain confidence or learn self defense as he's successfully taught me all of the above.