Master Joe Sblano began his martial arts training in 1980 studying Kajukenbo before joining Kung-Fu Canada in1985 where he studied under Grand Master O’Brien. He is one of only three students from the school to be awarded a Master’s degree.

Master Sblano has studied grappling under the direction of Mr. Angelo Exarhakos. His extensive martial arts training includes: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wing Chun, Escrima and Hanbojutsu as well as Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Eastern meditative practices.