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Dillon Zolkavich
OWNER, HEAD COACH
Coach Dillon has been instructing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017 and founded WARCRY Martial Arts in 2022. As the first brown belt under Professor Mike Forster, Dillon is deeply passionate about both Jiu-Jitsu and coaching. He has created an instructional course currently used by martial arts coaches around the world, focused on utilizing the constraints led approach and integrating principles from skill acquisition research into grappling. Dillon remains committed to evolving and improving martial arts instruction, emphasizing practical effectiveness and student engagement.
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Kiana Zolkavich
OWNER, BJJ COACH
Coach Kiana has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2021 and proudly co-owns WARCRY Martial Arts. As the first female blue belt promoted under Professor Mike Forster. In 2022, she showcased her talent by taking first place at the SaskBJJ Provincial Championships.
Kiana leads and assists with the Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program, sharing her knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation. She is committed to creating a supportive and encouraging environment where young athletes can develop confidence, discipline, and resilience through Jiu-Jitsu.
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Myles Stewart
STRIKING COACH
Myles Stewart brings a diverse martial arts background to WARCRY, with experience in Kickboxing, Sanda, Kung Fu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As a former student under Tim Oehler, Myles emphasizes creating a safe training environment where athletes can develop genuine, practical skills. His approach prioritizes intelligent, cerebral striking over reckless aggression, building confident martial artists who thrive both in and out of the gym. Myles utilizes the constraints led-approach in his striking class, blending modern skill acquisition science, and safety.
Our Facility
Welcome to WARCRY Martial Arts, located at 543 Main Street Melville, in the historic Masonic Temple Lodge, a remarkable building with a rich history dating back to 1923. This exceptional facility now serves as the perfect home for our martial arts school. With two fully matted training areas, our clean, spacious and well-equipped facility allows us to offer a variety of classes and open mat times, providing our students with ample opportunities to practice their martial arts skills, engage in sparring, and enjoy the community.
Our Method
At the end of 2022, we dramatically changed the way we taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Inspired by Greg Souders, we went all in and adopted the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) across all of our classes. As the first academy in Saskatchewan to fully embrace this ecological approach, we are leading the way in modern, evidence-based martial arts training.
This method goes beyond outdated drills, using realistic, game-based learning environments that mirror the unpredictable nature of live rolling and competition. Rather than memorizing rigid techniques, students develop practical skills through problem-solving, exploration, and adaptability. Building the confidence to make clear decisions under pressure.
The ecological approach supports creativity, resilience, and authentic skill development while keeping classes fun, challenging, and effective. At WARCRY Martial Arts, our mission is to create adaptable, capable martial artists through training that truly prepares you for the demands of the mats and beyond.
