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
Brian Nielson
Head Grappling Instructor
Kids Program Director and Kids Grappling Instructor
Assistant Coach Fight Team
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Professional MMA Fighter
Joanna Catabui
Muay Thai Instructor
15 Years training in Muay Thai
10 Years coaching students in Muay Thai
Kettlebell Instructor
HKC Certified Instructor
SFG I Cerfified Instructor
Chad Morrison
Judo Instructor
Black Belt Shodan in Judo
25 Years experience the following arts:
- Judo
- Jiu Jitsu
- Hapkido
- Aikido
- Tae Kwon Do
15 Years training students in Judo