LEAD INSTRUCTORS
Professor Dustin Ware
3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Over the last 26 years, Dustin has continually remained a "student", always looking to further his knowledge in all areas of self-defense...including Submission Grappling, Judo, Boxing, Defensive Tactics, and Modern Army Combatives (Level 2 - Civilian). Professor Ware has had the privilege to have trained countless number of law enforcement & military personal. He currently volunteers time to serve as a Defensive Tactics Consultant for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Academy.
Travis Sayre
2nd Degree Judo Black Belt (Nidan)
1st Degree Tomiki Aikido Black Belt (Shodan)
- USA Judo Certified Instructor
- Chief Judo Instructor at Marietta Combat Sports
- Previous teaching experience at WVU-Parkersburg Judo Club, SWPA Judo, Almost Heaven Judo
INSTRUCTORS
Professor Rich Ryu
3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Adam Hager
1st degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Judo Black Belt (USA Judo & USJF)
(Assistant BJJ & Head Judo Instructor)
Professor Zac Scott
1st degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Defensive Tactics Certified
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Ricardo Mejia
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Matt Crabtree
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Rob Campbell
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Andy Robinson
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Erin Clausing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt & Judo Black Belt (USJF)
(Assistant Judo Instructor)
Allison Lindner
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Multiple IBJJF Titles
FTW Vet
Levi Plaugher
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
(Kickboxing & MMA Instructor)
Logan Mavromatis
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Jordan Smith
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
(Assistant BJJ Instructor)
Jake Smith
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Kamron Swickard
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
(Youth Instructor)
Each of these coaches have years of training experience, and will go "above & beyond" to help develop our new members.
Regardless your background or skill level, each of our coaches will make you feel like you are part of our FAMILY from the first day you step on the mat!