Almaz Huseynova

“I met Shkar two years ago when I joined his club, Kung Fu Zone. Since then, he has been my Kung Fu and Tai Chi teacher as well as my spiritual mentor. Shkar has created a space where people of different ages and backgrounds feel supported and respected by each other....

James Warburton

“Shkar is a leader by example, combining a supreme natural ability, unwavering work ethic, cultivated from decades of constant training and an in-depth knowledge of Shuang Yang Tai Chi and Tiger Crane Kung Fu. Shkar is constantly trying to better himself and in turn...

Arevinth V. Sarma

“Shkar is one of those few people who can break down complex, traditional systems into bite-size chunks and make them accessible to learners at all levels. His experience, knowledge and deep understanding of the essence allows him to apply these ancient teachings in...

Dolan O’Toole

“I have been training with Shkar for over 11 years, with him being my instructor for the last 6 years. For as long as I have known him, Shkar has not only been an exceptional martial artist but an outstanding human being. His innate skill is paired with a level of...

Mia Bedran

My experience in training with Shkar has been a really positive one overall. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the system and can tie together lots of different things. He has also built a club with a great culture of care and respect with absolutely no negative...