About Us
Marine Kickboxing is a Martial Arts facility that caters to all levels. Combining the system of HKickboxing, designed by professional MMA kickboxing trainer and head of Sanford MMA Henri Hooft, and the kickboxing and fitness knowledge gained over the years by head trainers Kerry Marine and Hillary Doukas. We also offer fitness classes as an accessory to our Kickboxing programs.
Following in the footsteps of their coaches and mentors Chris Sit and Henri Hooft, Head Trainers Kerry and Hillary have followed their passion for Martial Arts and Fitness while building a community of their own. Marine Kickboxing promotes inclusivity in all aspects of our training, from the kickboxing to the fitness programs. Any and all fitness levels are welcome to try all of our programs. Surround yourself with individuals that are on the same journey as you and are there to help you along the way.
Instructors
Kerry
As a certified HKickboxing instructor under Henri Hooft, Kerry teaches the curriculum to students, from beginners to advanced students. Kerry’s martial arts career began late in life in at the age of 24 when he began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under BJJ Black Belt Jorge Britto, earning his blue belt, and Muay Thai under Kru Chris Sit, one of Siam No. 1’s original students and amateur champions here in Toronto.
Kerry’s primary mentor has been Henri Hooft, head striking coach of KillCliff FC. In the course of his training Kerry has become the only HKickboxing certified head instructor in Canada and has developed a unique teaching style that caters to any and everyone. Patient and encouraging, you will enjoy every class.
Hillary
Hillary Doukas began training kickboxing at the age of 13 at Twin Dragons Kickboxing under the tutelage of the McNamara brothers, Mick and Martin. She continued training periodically until she began training Muay Thai with Kru Chris Sit, one of Siam No. 1s original students and amateur champions. During this time she competed locally in amateur competitions while finishing her business and marketing studies at Ryerson University.
Hillary began training with Henri Hooft in 2013, and under the tutelage of Henri Hooft, Hillary attained the level of instructor in the HKickboxing system.
Henri
Having taught both Kerry and Hillary the HKickboxing system for the last ten years, Henri partnered with Kerry and Hillary in 2017 to open Marine Kickboxing in Toronto. Henris HKickboxing curriculum is what is taught at Marine Kickboxing. Henris unique style and strategy towards kickboxing is often on display at UFC, One Championship and Bellator events. As head of KillCliff FC, many of his fighters including UFC welterweight champ Kamaru "The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman, UFC fighters Gilbert Burns, Michael “The Menace” Johnson, One Championship champions Aung La Nsang and Martin Nuygen, and former Bellator champion Michael Chandler, and upcoming Bellator star Adam “The Kid” Borics, have all benefited from training HKickboxing and have taken their stand up game to another level.
Henri’s unique style of kickboxing and strategy continue to keep him in high demand for professional athletes whose careers depend on being the best. On any given weekend Henri can be seen coaching from the corner at UFC, One Championship and Bellator events. Henri visits Toronto yearly to host workshops and seminars at Marine Kickboxing and at other gyms around the GTA.
You can check out KillCliff FCs instagram here KILLCLIFF You can also check out Henris instagram here HOOFT
Benjamin Intarakosit
Certified Athletic Therapist - CAT(C)
4th Degree Black Belt - Karate (Shotokan)
Ben completed his Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Certification in Athletic Therapy at York University and under the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association. Using various manual therapy techniques (massage, joint mobilizations, & stretching) in combination with his knowledge of fundamental movement and high performance training, he is committed to helping clients reach their goals in healthy Sport & daily-living.
Over his 19 years of study in Karate, Ben became a 4th degree black belt & instructor. Coaching youth (children, teens, young adults) has been primary role as an instructor. He balances his classes with discipline, structure and of course fun…. all while helping students develop their martial arts and life skills!