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TRAINERS   Austin MMA, BJJ, Judo, Karate, Instruction


Paul Nixon - MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) 

Nixon is retired military and former professional No Holds Barred fighter, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Shoot fighter and Full Contact Bare Knuckle fighter.

More than 25 years experience in Tae Kwon Do, Kakutoshin Karate, Ed Parker Kenpo Karate IKKA/AKKI, Kodokan Judo, Daito-Ryu Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Pankration, Muay Thai and Sumo. He is also a certified Schutzhand handler and trainer.

His knowledge of the fighting mind and mental processes involved are one of his trademark attributes.

2nd Dan – Tae Kwon Do

2nd Dan – Kakutoshin Karate

1st Dan – Ed Parker Kenpo Karate IKKA/AKKI

Ikkyu (Brown) – Kodokan Judo 


Laren Umphlett –  Wrestling

Submission Grappling and Catch Wrestling coach with an extensive history of competition and instruction.

He achieved a Level 2 CSW (Combat Submission Wrestling) Coaching Certification under Erik Paulson and is a student of the late, great legend of Catch, Karl Gotch.

His unique Catch-based style and technical method benefit all levels and styles of grappling. Laren also works as an athletic fitness instructor.



Austin Jackson – Strength & Conditioning

Life long practitioner Tae Kwon Do with 4th degree Black Belt

An undefeated amateur Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do

Field Sergeant status with BattleLab Fight Dynamics under Paul Nixon

Certified Personal Trainer with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.


Ronny Lis – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
 
Ronny Lis is a professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with nearly a decade of teaching experience. His Jiu-Jitsu studies span more than 14 years beginning with Master Instructor Deoclecio Paulo in 1995.

Now certified by Master Paulo, Ronny, was awarded his black belt in 2005. A native of Brasilia, Brazil, Lis successfully operated five jiu-jitsu academies before moving to the United States in 2009. He teaches students from ages 6 to 60 and at all levels of interest and experience.

Ronny is the progeny of an impressive Brazilian martial arts tradition tracing lineage directly to Mitsuyo Maeda, one of the pioneers to introduce jiu-jitsu to Brazil and later become renowned as an instructor to the Gracie family.

Maeda – perhaps better known in martial arts circles as “Conde Koma” or “Count Combat” – also taught Luiz Franca, a skilled master who shared what he learned with Oswaldo Fadda. Then in 1950, Fadda – a ninth-degree red belt at the time– established the Fadda Academy in Rio de Janeiro.

One of his most accomplished students was Deoclecio Paulo, a red belt, who is more widely known as “Master Deo.” He trained military police for the Brazilian Embassy in Chile before moving to Brazil and establishing his competitive jiu-jitsu team.



Nael Chavez – Enlightened Warriors Program
 
Founder of Enlightened Warriors Program for middle age boys (6th, 7th and 8th grades) 
 
Designations and degrees:
Certified Reverend with the Methodist church, Child Crisis Counselor, Foster parent with the State of Texas, Missionary Liaison of Manos Que Sanan a program for children in the ending stage, I hold a black belt in Judo; I regularly compete and have taught in SMU & at The University of Texas Judo Club.

Military: graduated with honors Infantry, Wisdom Philosopher, Creator of  Enlightened Warriors Boys of  Virtue and Purpose.