Coaches
Charles
"MR." Cheeks III
Owner & Head Instructor
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Bachelor's degree in PE 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 Black belt
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Gracie Barra BJJ Brown 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- April 2022
Dominick Castillo
Strength & 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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Trainer to many high level and professional athletes: HS State Champions, Collegiate Athletes, and UFC, Bellator, LFA fighters