I'm Calen Paine, founder and director of Wise Warrior Gym.

I aim to bring enthusiasm to my teaching to facilitate greater enjoyment and improve student retention and results. The world of violence can be dark and ugly, but effective training doesn't have to be.

I've coupled my lifelong martial arts background with ongoing courses in security, personal development, psychology, coaching, and communications.

I've taught hundreds of seminars to security professionals, social services workers, Victim Services units, women's groups, schools, and other businesses and organizations, as well as ongoing group classes for over 25 years. My favourite thing to hear a student say at the end of class is, "I love being here," or "I don't want to go home."

I'm incredibly grateful that my vocation gives me the opportunity to meet cool people, travel, have a life-changing impact on others, and pay back at least a fraction of what my own mentors have given to me.