Meet The Team
Shamaine Kok
Lead Coach
Coach Shamaine started her martial arts training in her early 20s. Back then, she was just looking for a fitness programme to keep herself active and healthy. By chance, she was introduced to U-Elite’s Self-Defence programme. Thinking that this is a great combination of exercising and learning self-defence skills to protect herself at the same time, she decided to give it a try. Ever since then, she never stopped and continued her learning journey into Kickboxing, Chanbara, Hapkido and Submission Grappling.
She is now the Kickboxing and Self-Defence coach with U-Elite as well as a Weight Management Coach.
CERTIFICATION
- U-Elite Certified Self-Defence Instructor
- U-Elite Certified Kickboxing Instructor
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- ACE Certified Health Coach
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Hapkido
- Singapore NCAP Theory Level 1 Certified Coach
John Khaw
Lead Coach
Coach John started his martial arts training at the young age of 10 in Freestyle Karate and since then, he has expanded his learning in various martial arts.
“I started to learn martial arts because I want to be fit and healthy and build the ability to protect my loved ones. Along the practice, I learnt to be disciplined and not only did I build fitness, I also learnt to understand my body and know how to take care of myself better from injuries and illnesses.”
Coach John won a silver medal in one Karate tournament during his teenage years. He is now a certified Kickboxing and Karate Instructor for over 14 years since 2008.
CERTIFICATION
- U-Elite Certified Self-Defence Instructor
- U-Elite Certified Air Crew CQC and Control & Restraint Instructor
- Certified Fitness and Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor
- Certified Kick Pad Instructor
- Specialist Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate-Do
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Tukkong Moosool (Martial Art of Korean Special Forces)
- Singapore NCAP Theory Level 2 Certified Coach
- Trained in Chinese Wushu, Wing Chun, Sword Arts, Karate-Do, Freestyle Karate, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Jiu-jitsu
Roy Ooi
Lead Coach
Coach Roy is an avid sports fan. He has practised & represented in basketball, taekwondo, swimming and revolver shooting. He is also passionate about scuba diving and always organises dive trips together with his peers, away from the hectic city life.
“There was a period of time when I was unfit & unhealthy. Regaining a new found commitment and passion, I am now in my best share ever. Unknowingly, it has cultivated discipline & determination as well. I want to pass on this mindset and discipline to my students.”
CERTIFICATION
- U-Elite Certified Self-Defence Instructor
- U-Elite Certified Kickboxing Instructor
- Singapore Police Force Certified Fitness Instructor
- PADI Certified Rescue Diver
- Trained in Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Basic Control & Restraint Technique, Close Quarters Combat
Oliver Tan
Lead Coach
Coach Oliver started his martial arts training since his teenage days where he practised Wing Chun and San Da. He subsequently developed interest in sports massage. He is now a certified Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, Sports Massage Therapist and Post Rehabilitation Personal Trainer.
He specialises in post rehabilitation for painful conditions, such as injuries of the knee and lower back problems with sports massage and therapeutic exercise.
CERTIFICATION
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- USSA Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Weight Loss Specialist
- Orthopedic Exercise Specialist
- Certified Sports Massage Specialist
Kelvin Lee
Lead Coach
Coach Kelvin started combat sports training since 2005 for self-defence. His love for combat sports have since manifested into a passionate life-long journey of learning. He strongly believes in transferring his knowledge to the next generation of enthusiastic youth and educating them the purpose of learning martial arts.
“I believe that martial arts is a way of life. It cultivates discipline and determination. It transforms aggression into something positive. In return, it enriches your personality and make you a better person. It is not about winning but instead, it is all about learning.”
CERTIFICATION
- U-Elite Certified Self-Defence Instructor
- Trained in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Submission Grappling