Sasha’s Story:

If told by Sasha, his story would be called “The Little Immigrant That Could”. Sasha Gier went from being a sergeant in an elite Air Assault Unit of the Soviet Marines, to being a poor Canadian immigrant that spoke no English. Limited by his language skills, he sought employment where he could capitalize on his physical attributes. From washing dishes in restaurants to bouncing in night clubs, Sasha developed his English language skills and adopted the Canadian culture in his lifestyle. He later accepted a bylaw enforcement position with the Municipality of Whistler; graduated from Executive Security International (Colorado) and built an executive security service in his spare time. Sasha’s keen awareness of the physical environment and people contributed to the success of his business.

Recognizing the limited opportunities for kick boxers in the Whistler area, Sasha was determined to develop a training and coaching program to assist aspiring martial arts enthusiasts in his community. His dedication to the martial arts, mental and physical stamina, and passion to excel has been conveyed to each of the athletes he has trained, with the results evident in regional, national and international competition championship titles. Sasha is personally driven to succeed in every venture he undertakes, and he is happy to share his enthusiasm, experience and knowledge with others that have similar motivation.

Hard work, discipline and dedication, along with a passion for excellence are the key themes in the success story of Sasha Gier. He is motivated by the pure joy of seeing others succeed in their physical fitness pursuits coupled with mental keenness and strength of character. Sasha is ever willing to share his quick wit and humour in motivating others to challenge themselves to become the best they can be – as he continually does of himself.