Kyl has been involved in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts and BJC Muay Thai since 1994. Currently Kyl holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt Kyoshi in Zen Do Kai and 6th Degree (Kru) in BJC Muay Thai. Kyl is also a purple belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under BJJ Black Belt Darren McKean.