Instructors
Meet our talented coaches and assistants
Muaythai, mma, boxing, wallingford
Mike Kickboxing MMA BJJ Jiujitsu Karate wallingford
Mike
Owner/Head Coach
-Trained in Martial arts for 26 years
-18 Years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Black Belt under Ricardo Cavalcanti
-18 Years of Muay Thai
-Karate Black Belt
-Over 18 Years of coaching Kids
-Has also trained extensively in Russian Sambo, Wrestling, boxing and Judo
My goal when opening this gym was to provide a great training environment for everyone of all skill levels and ages to learn and grow. Every year we help people achieve their goals of fitness, self defense, confidence and produce quality fighters and competitors. I can't wait to work with you!
BJJ CT Wallingford Meriden Southington Cheshire
Ricardo Cavalcanti 6th Degree BJJ Jiujitsu Wallingford CT
BJJ CT Wallingford Meriden Southington Cheshire
Ricardo Cavalcanti
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master
6th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Ricardo Cavalcanti
Main Achievements:
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Pan American Champion (1998 absolute – master)
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World Nogi Champion (2010 – senior 3)
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California Games Champion (2002)
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Pan American Bronze Medallist (2010 – senior 3)
Adam Jiujitsu, BJJ, Connecticut
Adam Jiujitsu, BJJ, Connecticut
Adam Jiujitsu, BJJ, Connecticut
Adam Jiujitsu, BJJ, Connecticut
Adam
Jiu Jitsu Coach
-3rd Degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu under Ricardo Cavalcanti
-Black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
-2008, 2011, 2012 Nutmeg State Judo Champion
-Ammo Fight League NoGi Champion
-Multiple time gold Medalist
-Over a decade of coaching experience
-Black Belt in Tang soo do
BJJ, Wallingford, Connecticut, Jiujitsu
Greg
Jiu Jitsu Coach
Greg is a Black belt instructor and assists in teaching our BJJ classes.
-1st degree Black belt under Carlson Gracie Jr.
-Earned Blue Belt through Royce Gracie
-7x NAGA Gold Medalist
-Teaches recording at Yale
Kevin
Assistant Kickboxing/and kids coach
-7-2 in MuayThai [5 ko's]
- WFN Flyweight MuayThai Champion
- AKBF Flyweight Kickboxing Champion
-GPP 135lb Champion
-#1 Contender FnP
-Assists with the kickboxing classes
-Assists with advanced kids
Victor
Assistant Kids Coach
-4-2 in MuayThai
-#1 Contender FnP
-BJJ Blue Belt
-BJJ Gold Medalist
-WKA National Kickboxing Gold and Silver Medalist.
Jervonny
Assistant Kids Coach
Jervonny loves boxing and utilizes this skill when assisting our kids program. He also helps cover the adults striking classes when needed. He will likely be one of your first pad holders if you are a new student!
Bria
Assistant Kids Coach
Bria helps out with the kids classes and is an aspiring fighter with a stellar track record.
-3-1 Kickboxing Record
-2023 National Kickboxing Champion
-Adult division gold medalist at 15
-Adult absolute division champion at 15
-2x Adult Absolute Blue Belt Champ at 16
-Multiple time teen Gi and Nogi Gold
Aiden
Assistant Kids Coach
Aiden is Bria's sibling and helps out with the kids classes as well!
-Multiple time gold medalist in Adult gi and nogi
-Multiple time gold medalist in Teens division