Instructor Background Info

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Bennett, Bud: Bud Bennett currently holds a 7-0 fight record, holds Black Belt ranking in Jiu-Jitsu, and Tae Kwon Do, as well as Muay Thai Certification. Bud instructs our Muay Thai course which was just recently re-shot to add even more effective tools for today's competitors !

Burchett, Troy : Troy Burchett is the 2001 World Karate Champion ( Arnold Classic ) . Master Burchett has also won a gold medal in the Battle of Columbus for forms, weapons and sparring.

Master Burchett currently holds Black Belt ranking in two karate systems and is the founder of Burchett's Black Dragon Kenpo, TrapFighting and Chin Na.

Carr, Joshua: Josh Carr is the founder of the Shintai Ryu Ninjitsu system. He holds Black Belt ranking in Ju-Jitsu and Kenpo, as well as Kyu ranking in Ninjitsu. Soke Carr's Ninjitsu program is a hybrid system of Ninjitsu, offering influence from Ninjitsu, Ju-Jitsu and Kenpo. Soke Carr also has training in western boxing.

Cozatt, John: Sho Dai Soke John Cozatt began martial arts training at age 11 in Judo, over the past 30 years John has earned Black Belt ranking in Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Kenpo and most recently IPP Krav Maga. Soke Cozatt has helped pioneer the long distance training in the martial arts world, as well as founding or co-founding several systems of martial arts. This includes the Renzoku Jiu-Jitsu system which he created in 1993 and was recognized in 2000 as Soke of the Year by the Eastern USA Black Belt Hall of Fame.

Fournier, Chris: Sifu Chris Fournier instructs the Five Animal Kung Fu series, he earned Black Sash ranking in Kung Fu in 1994. He also holds Black Belt ranking in Kenpo Karate. Sifu Fournier began his martial arts training in Kung Fu in 1989 and created his own five animal blend in 1995.

Chris also has kyu ranking in Ju-Jitsu.

Muratore,Sam: Sam Muratore who was recently featured in Inside Kung Fu magazine has been training in the arts for 27 years. He currently holds Black Belt ranking in ShootBoxing, Kenpo and Thai Boxing. He is also a certified Fitness Instructor, former Strong Man, Power Lifter and wrestler. Sam has competed and placed in International MMA Competition. He is the founder of Sam Muratore's American ShootBoxing system.

Rowland, Rich: Rich Rowland holds Black Belt ranking in Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Kenpo, and Shorin Ryu Karate. Rich has much competition experience, racking up a 173-4-1 amateur record and a 5-0 professional record. He is also a Certified Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling coach. Rich instructs our Judo course and assists on many others including Renzoku Jiu-Jitsu and Aiki Ryu Ju-Jitsu.