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COACHES

Meet the team behind Black Rock Martial Arts. Our experienced coaches bring expertise across kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, MMA, and strength and conditioning.

Marco Viedas

Owner & Head Instructor

Marco Viedas is the owner and head instructor at Black Rock Martial Arts, with over 15 years of coaching experience. He has trained and competed in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, taekwondo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Marco holds a third-degree black belt in taekwondo and a purple belt in no-gi jiu-jitsu. He has represented BC in numerous national competitions, competed as an undefeated amateur kickboxer, and formerly fought in Battlefield Fight League as a featherweight and bantamweight.

Marco has trained throughout BC and Canada, including at Tristar Gym in Montreal, and has completed numerous coaching certifications. He is passionate about creating detailed, fun, high-energy classes that help every student develop their skills and confidence.

Chloe Elston

Owner & General Manager

Chloe Elston is the owner and general manager of Black Rock Martial Arts and is the main point of contact for questions and support at the gym.

In addition to managing the gym, Chloe assists with teaching classes. She is currently a jiu-jitsu blue belt and a former high school teacher who is passionate about helping people develop confidence, capability, and a love of learning.

Cameron Kleven

Lead Coach — Kids & Teens

Cameron Kleven is an enthusiastic instructor with over 10 years of martial arts experience. He is currently the #4-ranked amateur flyweight in Canada in MMA and holds a purple belt in jiu-jitsu.

A talented striker and grappler, Cameron brings both technical knowledge and energy to his coaching. He works with students to develop practical skills, confidence, and continued growth in kickboxing, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu

Xavier Annan

Lead Coach — Kids Taekwondo

Xavier Annan has been practising martial arts since the age of five. A high-level hockey athlete, he brings a strong understanding of fitness, movement, and athletic development to the Black Rock team.

Xavier has also been an active participant in his school’s leadership program and continues to develop his kickboxing skills. He holds a black stripe in taekwondo and is working toward earning his black belt. He is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of martial artists.

Lance Burgener

Head Jiu Jitsu Coach

Lance Burgener has been training and competing in grappling sports since 1989. Beginning in wrestling, he later trained at SFU and earned a national silver medal in 1997. He then turned his focus to judo, training and coaching under Tokue Suda and earning a brown belt.

Lance began his Brazilian jiu-jitsu journey in 2003 in São Paulo, Brazil, where he spent six months teaching wrestling takedowns to professional jiu-jitsu athletes.

Now settled in Errington, Lance shares his love of grappling with students of all ages. His coaching blends wrestling takedowns, judo sweeps and throws, and the technical guard play of BJJ. He continues to develop his own skills as a student of UFC fighter Tristan Connelly and currently holds a brown belt in no-gi jiu-jitsu under Xtreme Couture head coach Dennis Davis.

Tianna Lawrence

Head Strength & Conditioning

Tianna Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Vancouver Island University and has worked in the field of human movement as a certified personal trainer since 2018.

With years of experience serving the Oceanside community, Tianna has developed a passion for helping people move better, build strength, and feel more confident in their bodies. Her approach focuses on meeting each person where they are and creating an energized, productive environment that supports individual needs and goals.

Her goal is simple: help people improve mobility, build strength, prevent injuries, work hard, and enjoy the process.

Ayden Andersen

Lead Coach — Kids Kickboxing

Ayden Andersen has been coaching, training, and competing at Black Rock Martial Arts for the past five years. A talented kickboxer, he has competed successfully in matches and tournaments across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

As the lead coach for the Kids Kickboxing program, Ayden brings skill, patience, enthusiasm, and fun to every class, helping young athletes build strong fundamentals while developing confidence and a love of martial arts.

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