DMK PERFORMANCE
Discipline. Integrity. Connection.
About Me
I’m Dustan McKinnon. My story has never been simple. I grew up moving between Alberta and BC, navigating instability, fractured relationships, and lessons that came the hard way. Betrayal, family wounds, and personal struggles tested me early, but they also built a drive to keep moving forward. From a young age, training became my outlet—a way to channel energy, find discipline, and build resilience. What started as a passion for movement grew into a lifelong pursuit of strength, clarity, and purpose.
Sobriety later became one of the turning points in my life. Choosing clarity over escape wasn’t easy, but it gave me the foundation to rebuild with integrity. Alongside that, I invested countless hours into counselling and self-development, learning to face myself honestly and grow through discomfort. I discovered that true performance isn’t only about the physical—it’s inseparable from mental health, emotional balance, and even spiritual growth.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sharpened those lessons. On the mats, you can’t hide—your ego gets tested, your weaknesses revealed, and your resilience shaped. Earning my purple belt after more than a thousand days as a blue wasn’t just about technique; it was about showing up consistently when life was heavy, competing with courage, and learning to embrace both wins and losses as fuel for growth.
Today, as a father of two daughters, a competitor, and a coach, I carry those lessons into DMK Performance. My philosophy is simple: pick your hard. Training is hard. Sobriety is hard. Fatherhood is hard. Growth is hard. But so is staying stuck, unhealthy, or unfulfilled. We don’t get to avoid the hard—we get to choose the one that transforms us.
When I coach, I’m not just teaching fitness or self-defence. I’m helping people build strength that goes beyond the gym: mental resilience, emotional stability, and spiritual alignment. My approach blends performance training, mindset work, counselling-informed awareness, and martial arts fundamentals, grounded in the values I live by: Discipline. Integrity. Connection.
At the heart of it all, I’m here to remind people of something I had to learn myself: you’re not broken—you’re building.
Experience & Background
Being a Dad – leading by example through discipline, integrity, and resilience
IBJJF Competitor – Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, living the grind on and off the mats
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach – building bodies that endure, move, and perform
Mindset & Mental Health Coaching – alcohol-free and guiding others through their own sobriety journeys
First Aid & CPR Certified – trained to handle real-world challenges in the gym and martial arts settings
Community Involvement – giving back through IBJJF, Compnet, and Tiger Balm Internationals
Inner Work Advocate – countless hours of counselling, self-reflection, and personal growth
15+ Years in Software Development & QA – leading high-performing teams, mastering accountability, structure, and continuous improvement — the same principles applied to training and coaching
Co-Parenting Support – navigating life’s toughest challenges with communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience
1:1 Coaching & Training Options
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Build your body. Sharpen your mind. Push past limits.
What’s Included:
Personalized strength and conditioning programs
Functional training: endurance, power, mobility, and movement
Progressive sessions designed for measurable results
Accountability and coaching to push past mental and physical barriers
Who It’s For:
Athletes or anyone committed to building real, lasting strength and improving performance.
Example Session:
Warm-up: dynamic mobility & activation
Strength circuit: compound lifts + functional movement
Conditioning: high-intensity intervals or endurance drills
Mindset focus: reflection, journaling, or breathing practice
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Move with power. Endure the grind. Build resilience.
What’s Included:
Combat-inspired conditioning and movement drills
Explosive power, agility, and endurance training
Integrated strength and mindset exercises
Techniques for body awareness, coordination, and functional performance
Who It’s For:
Anyone looking to improve movement efficiency, strength under pressure, and resilience, regardless of martial arts experience.
Example Session:
Warm-up: agility ladders & dynamic drills
Conditioning: grappling-inspired circuits, plyometrics, or sled work
Strength focus: functional lifts & core stability
Mindset integration: mental toughness exercises, visualization, or self-reflection
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Grow your mind, emotions, and spirit while building your body.
What’s Included:
Mental and emotional resilience coaching
Inner work: self-reflection, counselling-informed techniques
Holistic approach: integrating body, mind, emotions, and spirit
Ongoing support for personal growth and transformation
Who It’s For:
Anyone committed to total performance and personal evolution, not just physical results.
Example Session:
Check-in: emotional & mental state assessment
Physical component: functional strength or mobility session
Mindset work: journaling, guided reflection, or goal-setting
Recovery & reflection: meditation, breathing, or restorative movement
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Build strength, confidence, and resilience together.
What’s Included:
Group programs for youth athletes or small teams
Functional strength and conditioning tailored for age and skill level
Movement, coordination, and agility development
Mindset and teamwork coaching: discipline, focus, and emotional intelligence
Safe and supportive environment for growth
Who It’s For:
Youth athletes, sports teams, or groups looking to improve performance, teamwork, and personal development.
Example Session:
Warm-up: dynamic mobility and activation drills
Strength & movement circuit: age-appropriate functional exercises
Team-based conditioning challenges
Mindset focus: communication, accountability, and reflection
We can mix and match elements from all four packages to create a program that fits your unique goals and chapter in life. Every session is raw, real, and evolving, so you continue to grow in all areas — body, mind, emotions, and spirit.
Contact
Interested in working together? Fill out the form and I’ll get back to you with a time to connect.
