Haki started swimming in a unique way -- at hotel pools while he was traveling for martial arts competitions, a discipline he's been practicing since the age of three. Then he got into martial arts when he was four and have been training ever since.Haki has competed at local and international levels but found a love for teaching and working with the youth after falling into a teacher role along side his father, who had basically been his lifelong coach. Whether teaching martial arts or swimming, Haki brings the same energy, focus, and joy to every lesson. His background in martial arts gives him a unique perspective on movement and discipline, which he uses to help young swimmers build confidence and body awareness. He thrives on watching students embrace new challenges—something he knows well from cliff jumping to overcome his fear of heights. Outside the pool, Haki is an avid gamer and paintball enthusiast.