Professor Garen Cakmak is a certified Gracie Barra black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner training under the direct technical guidance of Professor Demetrios Diavatopoulos. Garen beautifully balances his lifestyle on the mats with a highly technical professional background in the fields of robotics and automation.

As a dedicated family man, husband, and father of two children, Professor Garen possesses an absolute passion for teaching the realistic, life-saving self-defense mechanics of martial arts. He masterfully blends his technical background in robotics with advanced grappling logic, analyzing complex body control positions, leverage angles, and high-pressure tactical scenarios to ensure his students build deep, functional street safety confidence.

Professor Garen spearheads our advanced BJJ curriculum tracks, guiding experienced practitioners through intricate submission grappling flows, timing refinement, and tournament-ready combat strategies. Review our facility class schedule to join an upcoming advanced or self-defense session with Professor Garen, or connect with our staff today to take your skills to the next tier in Ville Saint-Laurent.