Meet the Team
Soon you will meet several of the area's most experienced, highly trained, qualified instructors who are dedicated to developing the fittest, most aware and safest humans in northeast Ohio.

Brian Instructor/Owner/Operator
Brian is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and has over 20 years of experience developing and teaching personal defense and fitness programs for military, law enforcement, correctional agencies and civilians. To view Brian's experience and certifications, click the link below.
Brian is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and has over 20 years of experience developing and teaching personal defense and fitness programs for military, law enforcement, correctional agencies and civilians. To view Brian's experience and certifications, click the link below.

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Micah Instructor
Micah is a certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructor that currently holds the rank of black belt. He has earned titles in professional MMA and is an instructor in Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and MMA. Micah is currently employed with Trumbull County Sheriff's Department. He is an EMT and also a personal protection consultant.
Micah is a certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructor that currently holds the rank of black belt. He has earned titles in professional MMA and is an instructor in Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling and MMA. Micah is currently employed with Trumbull County Sheriff's Department. He is an EMT and also a personal protection consultant.

Amanda Instructor
Amanda is a U.S. Army veteran. She is military combat lifesaver certified and Army combatives and weapons trained. Amanda is an experienced corrections officer at Core Civic Northeastern Ohio Correctional Complex. She is a certified instructor in Defensive Tactics & Subject Control and Use of Force. Amanda also works as an EMT and is a certified CPR instructor with extensive experience in teaching battlefield trauma and combat first aid. Amanda currently practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, enjoys Zumba, horse riding/training, swimming and physical fitness programs.
Amanda is a U.S. Army veteran. She is military combat lifesaver certified and Army combatives and weapons trained. Amanda is an experienced corrections officer at Core Civic Northeastern Ohio Correctional Complex. She is a certified instructor in Defensive Tactics & Subject Control and Use of Force. Amanda also works as an EMT and is a certified CPR instructor with extensive experience in teaching battlefield trauma and combat first aid. Amanda currently practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, enjoys Zumba, horse riding/training, swimming and physical fitness programs.