MMA Institute Instructors
Rick McCoy
Head Instructor:
Oversees all classes, all levels
Main instructor for the MMA classes and the fight team training
Third Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
First Degree Black Belt in Judo
Fifth Degree Black Belt in Sombo
Sixth Degree Black Belt in American Open Style Karate
Full Kru in Muay Thai
The first professional MMA fighter in Virginia
Recognized as the top MMA trainer in Virginia
Nationally sought after as an MMA fighting coach
Over 30 Years of experience in the martial arts
15 Years of training fighters and students in the following arts:
- Submission Grappling
- MMA
- Sombo
- Judo
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Fighter Conditioning
- Wrestling
Kevin Knudsen
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Instructor
First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Black Belt in Sambo
18 years experience in the following arts:
- Submission Wrestling
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Judo
- Sombo
Training experience from top gyms across the nation
15 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Grappling
- MMA
- Muay Thai
Lloyd Baldwin
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Professional MMA Fighter
11 Years of experience in the following arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Boxing
- Wrestling
7 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
Jake Young
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor and Creator of Kid’s Program
First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
11 Years of experience in the following arts:
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Boxing
- Wrestling
7 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Kids MMA
Vamana Brown
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Kids’ Jiu Jitsu Instructor, and Muay Thai Instructor
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Professional MMA Fighter
First Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
12 Years of experience in the following arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Boxing
- Taekwondo
- Wrestling
6 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Kids MMA
Ben Allen
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 Years of experience training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3 Years coaching students in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brian Nielson
Grappling Instructor
Kids Program Director and Kids Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Muay Thai Instructor
Assistant Coach Fight Team
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Professional MMA Fighter
Bobby Smith
Grappling Instructor
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
10 Years of experience training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling
3 Years coaching students in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling
Christian Brinkerhoff
Boxing Coach
Professional Boxing
- Record (7 – 2 – 1)
- 4 KO
Professional Kickboxing
- Record (29 – 1 – 1)
- 17 KO
- ISKA Welterweight US Title
- ISKA Welterweight Intercontinental Title
- FFK Welterweight World Title
25 Years of experience in Boxing and Kickboxing
10 Years of coaching fighters
Dave Silaphath
Muay Thai Instructor
20 years experience in the following arts:
- Muay Thai
10 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Muay Thai
- Kickboxing
- MMA
Adam Cosner
Muay Thai Instructor
11 years experience in the following arts:
- Submission Wrestling
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
- Judo
- Sombo
- Shootfighting
6 Years training students in the following arts:
- Grappling
- MMA
- Muay Thai
Anthony Quintana
Muay Thai Instructor and Kids’ Muay Thai Instructor
First Degree Black Belt in American Open Style Karate
Experience in the following arts:
- Karate (6 years)
- Kickboxing (4 years)
- Muay Thai (5 years)
- Wrestling (8 years)
6 Years coaching students in the following arts:
- Kickboxing
- Children’s Martial Arts
- Children’s Fitness
- Women’s Self Defense
Joanna Catabui
Muay Thai Instructor
5 Years training in Muay Thai
4 Years coaching students in Muay Thai
Kettlebell Instructor
HKC Certified Instructor
SFG I Cerfified Instructor
Mark Strickland
Wrestling Instructor
Wrestling Credentials
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Undefeated Junior College National Champion, 1994
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Placed 3rd at Olympic Regional Trials New Orleans, LA, 2000
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CAA Conference Most Outstanding Wrestler, 1998
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Outstanding Wrestler at Southeast Regional Freestyle Open, 2001
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Top Finisher in Vegas US Nationals, 2001
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Member of the Gator Club International coached by John Smith
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Qualified and competed for USA vs Russia World Dual, 2001
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2x Virginia High School State Champion
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Virginia High School All American
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3x Virginia Freestyle State Champion
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Ranked 4th in the Country by AWN, 1993
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Norfolk Sports Club Virginia Athlete of the Year, 1993
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Junior College All American, 1995
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Starter and Letterman on the wrestling team at Oklahoma State, 1996
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ODU Athlete of the Year, 1998
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NCA Top 12 Placer, 1998
Coaching Credentials
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USA Wrestling Coach of the Year, 2004
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Coached 46 state champions
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Brute National Most Outstanding Coach Award Winner, 2004
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#2 Most Improved Program in the USA according to WIN magazine, 2005
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UCWA Southern Region Coach of the Year, 2005
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3 Louisiana High School State Championship Titles
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2x Nationally ranked high school team by AMN
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Louisiana High School Coach of the Year, 2004
Donny Ooton
Wrestling Instructor
Wrestling Wrestling Credentials
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3x VA State Champion, 2001-2003
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3x High School All-American, 2001-2003
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2x NCAA Division 3 All-American, 2006-2007
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2009 World Team Trials Participant, Senior Level 66 kgs.
Coaching Credentials
- 3x NCAA Division 1 All-Americans, 2008-2010
- 2x University National Finalist, 2008-2010
- Coached athlete to qualify 2009 World Team Trials, Senior Level 66 kgs.
- 2x Individual State Championships (NY, PA) 2008-2010
- 5x Individual State Placement (NY, PA) 2008-2010
Chad Morrison
Judo Instructor
Black Belt Shodan in Judo
14 Years experience the following arts:
- Judo
- Jiu Jitsu
- Hapkido
- Aikido
- Tae Kwon Do
4 Years training students in Judo
Jacob Lemacks
Yoga Instructor
Thavikiet Thiangtham
Assistant Coach Fight Team
John Ward
Assistant Coach Fight Team
15 Years Training
10 Years Coaching