Student & Competitor
Shayla Bates
Shayla started training at five. Years later, martial arts had become competition, discipline, travel, confidence and a black belt earned through consistency.
The Story
Why Kihon matters.
Shayla has trained across Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and MMA. Her experience includes grappling tournaments and cage competition, but the deeper story is how long-term training shaped her confidence and mental discipline.
She also describes Kihon as family — a place where experienced students help newer students rise instead of putting them down.
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Their first day happened once too. Come see what your own Kihon journey could become.