David Malar, Judo and Submission Grappling Coach

David Malar, Judo and Submission Grappling Coach

David Malar, born into an athletic and competitive family, had a successful competitive swimming career prior to discovering the combat sports, and judo in particular. His interest in the combat arts has focussed on using judo for self-defence and mixed martial arts training. David is a dedicated and successful judo and submission grappling coach. 

• Began training in judo in 1989 at the age of 18
• Was promoted to Black Belt by Judo Canada in 1999; 2nd Degree Black Belt 2009
  
• Focus has always been on the full martial arts range of judo rather than strictly competition judo rules
• Has additionally trained in full contact free-style fighting, and weaponry
• Coaching since 1996 and founder and head instructor of Kakure Judo Club at the Hamilton School of Martial Arts
• Holds NCCP Level 2 Judo coaching certification
• Strong coaching career with students achieving podium finishes and championship titles in judo and BJJ tourneys
• 2009 Central East Region Master's Shiai Judo Champion