Note about Vlad:
Since Vlad was actually an Alpha trooper for 10 years, he knows his stuff, he had to kill with it and survive, nothing better than that. Most "masters" who teach around Canada, I can mop the floor with them and their theoretical expertize, but Vlad trully scares me with the stuff he can do. He also takes his teachings into further than physical and explains a lot about the philosophy of the art, unlike most martial arts studios, and I liked that aspect. I think understanding the art and its philosophy as well as the physical application are needed to balance out a true martial artist.