 INSTRUCTOR ANDRE TAIBBICoach Andre’s interest in Krav Maga started back in 2005 while working as a police officer. With 22 years’ experience in law enforcement he has encountered many situations where he has needed to utilize these skills. Coach Andre worked for years as a patrolman before being accepted into the K9 unit. He is also a member of his department’s SWAT Team. As a young adult, Andre always had in interest in fitness. He began weightlifting at 13 years old and then started Olympic lifting at the age of 16. He continued on to competitive bodybuilding where he competed in the National Gym Association and National Physique Committee. Accomplishments include competing in Mr. Rochester Bodybuilding, NGA Natural Olympus, Mr. & Mrs. Bodybuilding, and the NGA Natural Can Am. He also competed in the Mr. Buffalo bodybuilding (2009-2016). Coach Andre has an amazing energy witnessed by all while instructing in classes. He has an incredible way about him making every student, especially during their first class, feel welcome and at ease. He can be seen many nights working one on one with students in class always stepping in wherever he is needed. Even though our belt system delivers some of the most intense training industry wide, Coach Andre still manages to add the element of fun to every class. Andre can be described as being someone you would want for a best friend but never as an enemy out on the street. We are so thankful to have Coach Andre on our team! |
