Kevin Thibault

Kevin started training in Shotokan Karate at age 12, earning his second-degree black belt. In early 2000 he started studying kickboxing and grappling. In 2004 Kevin opened his first martial arts school in the Beaver Bank area.

After several years of successful programs in the Beaver Bank and Lower Sackville area, he opened Clinch Martial Arts in 2010.

It was at this time, that Kevin began to train in Jiu jitsu and Muay Thai becoming the main focus of the academy and his personal training.

Kevin is thankful to have been able to train with great world renowned coaches, delivering seminars to like-minded martial artists with coaches from Canada and around the world. He continues to learn, travel and coach national champions.

Kevin believes that you must continue to develop your skills in order to be an effective coach.

Brad Call

Brad first stated training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2009 while living in Edmonton, Alberta at Arashi Do Martial arts (a Sylvio Behring affiliate). In 2011 he was received his blue belt. At this point Brad was hooked and knew he would not stop. He continued to train steadily receiving his purple belt in 2014.

In 2016 the academy that Brad was training at was accepted into the Lovato Jr BJJ association forever changing the way he viewed and trained in the art.  In 2017 He was promoted by his good friend and professor Steven Newnan. Brad was Professor Newnan’s first promotion under the new affiliation and was done with Professor Lovato in attendance.

Brad is very focused on the principles that Professor Lovato teaches. He believes that a good foundation in the basic principles of Brazilian jiu jitsu are necessary for any new student to achieve success. He makes sure all of his student’s learning styles are recognized and, guides his students in their journey and progression through the ranks of Brazilian jiu jitsu. He is always willing to stay after class to drill with students and, to answer and address all/any questions they may have. He is friendly, personable and always very approachable, doing his best make his classes enjoyable and accessible for all students.

Adam Veyt – Co-Owner & BJJ Coach

Adam is one of the co-owners of Clinch Training Center, alongside his wife Erica and their partner Kevin. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey began in 2013 when he started training alongside his own kids—and it didn’t take long before he fell in love with the sport himself. Now a brown belt, Adam is passionate about the finer points of Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys digging into the details, constantly refining and perfecting techniques.

Adam especially loves working with kids and teens, helping them build confidence, discipline, and skill through BJJ. As both a coach and a student of the art, he brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to training that reflects his dedication to growth—for himself and for everyone on the mats.

Brett Dwyer

MMA Coach at Clinch Training Center with a deep rooted passion for martial arts. Brett has been training BJj since 2008 and is currently a Brown Belt. He brings over a decade of experience in both BJJ and MMA to his coaching, blending technical precision with fight-tested strategies.

Brett is also a seasoned competitor, having fought multiple times under Fight League Atlantic, showcasing his skills in both MMA and submission grappling. His extensive background in combat sports makes him a valuable asset to our team and to any athlete looking to sharpen their game, whether they’re stepping into the cage or just starting their martial arts journey.

As one of our MMA coaches at Clinch, he is dedicated to helping students develop strong fundamental, mental toughness, and a champion’s mindset.

Matthew (Astroboy) Hughson

Matthew’s martial arts journey began at age 14, when he started training Muay Thai and kickboxing at Clinch Training Centre—a place he quickly came to consider home. His dedication led him to compete across various disciplines, including Muay Thai, Kickboxing (K1 & low kick), Boxing, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Matthew’s competitive achievements include being a two-time Canadian National Medalist in Kickboxing and a Brampton Cup Medalist in Boxing.

Driven by a desire to give back to the community that shaped him, Matthew started coaching Clinch’s youth program at just 16 years old. Since then, he’s guided and cornered fighters from their inaugural amateur fights to securing national championship titles. Matthew approaches coaching with the same intensity he brings to his own competitions, firmly believing that martial arts are for everyone. He’s committed to making his teaching inclusive and accessible to all skill levels.

Matthew lives by the philosophy that continuous self-improvement is essential for effective coaching. He actively trains and competes alongside his coaching career, embodying the dedication he instills in his students. Every class with Matthew concludes with his signature send-off: “Make wise choices.”