Becoming The Bat

Inside the Dojo Syed trained at in Okinawa.

The Caped Crusader

Syed trains using his Tonfa.

Syed Hussain wanted to be a Super-Hero.  

Like many children, a young Syed was obsessed with the Batman.

He wasn’t drawn to the flashy lifestyle of Bruce Wayne, or the gadgets of the Caped Crusader; Syed was fascinated by Batman’s dedication to Martial Arts. A fascination that continued to grow until Syed left his hometown for University.

Starting The Journey

At age 18, Syed was finally able to fulfill the lifelong dream of beginning his own Martial Arts training.  He joined a dojo in St. Catharines and began his journey as a white belt.

Syed focused on a style called Meibukan Karate, which means "house of the pure minded warrior." 

His Martial Arts training instilled a confidence Syed had never experienced before, both physically and mentally. This confidence helped Syed reach new levels of success at University, where he graduated from Brock university. His newfound confidence was also seen in his training as Syed continued to improve at a dramatic pace. Then, at age 22, Syed embarked on a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Syed at a temple in Okinawa.

Okinawa

While holding his Brown Belt and preparing to test for his Black Belt, Syed took his training to the next level by heading to Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Karate. While training with Masters in the art of Martial Arts, Syed was able to learn new techniques and increase his mental fortitude, two crucial elements needed to attain his Black Belt.

Syed Hussain may not have Batman’s gadgets, but they both look good in Black.