Coaches



Charles "MR." Cheeks (Head Coach & Head Instructor)
Owner of PRESS Forward MMA & Fitness
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Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health (Licensed Teacher)
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Collegiate Wrestler
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Started training in Martial Arts in November 2009
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Aiki Kempo 1st degree Black belt
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Gracie Barra BJJ Purple Belt
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Impact Fighting Championship 155lb Pro Lightweight Champion
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Fury Fighting Championship 155lb Pro Lightweight Champion
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Professional MMA fighter since 2011- present

Dominick Castillo (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Owner of Cast Iron Athletics LLC
(athletic and personal training)
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Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (Fitness and Sports)
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Certified ACE Personal Trainer
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Certified ACE Fitness Nutritionist
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Certified ACE Yoga and Pilates trainer
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Certified in Training for Warriors (level 1)
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USA weightlifting certificate
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TRX Instructor certificate
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Blue Belt in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
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Trained and competed 1 year in the art of SanShou (Chinese Kickboxing)
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Actively training in MMA since 2008- present