Young fitness instructor becoming a hot favourite with gym members

One, two: Mohd Kanan showing the right moves to the participants.

ON STAGE, he’s a lean mean kicking machine. But when he’s done, Mohammad Kanan (Kan) is a soft-spoken regular guy who, despite his slightly intimidating presence, is really friendly and approachable.

After all, this 27-year-old Iranian who dons mixed martial arts (MMA) gear and grappling gloves to portray the look of a lethal fighter, has to play his role as a body combat instructor.