INSTRUCTORS
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Doug Brafford | Jon Kingsley | Kirk Miller | William Brown | Randall Ephraim |
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| Bio:
Doug started his formal martial arts training in 1980.
He has received the following instructor rankings:
1983, received 1st Dan Black Belt in SHORINJI TORAKEN DO-KEMPO KARATE 1984, received 2nd Dan Black Belt in SHORINJI TORAKEN DO-KEMPO KARATE 1984, received 1st Dan Black Belt in SHORINJI TORAKEN DO-JIU-JITSU 1991, received Instructor Level in JUN FAN MARTIAL ARTS under DAN INOSANTO 1991, received Instructor Level in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS under DAN INOSANTO 1993, received Instructor Level in MUAY THAI (Thai Boxing) under AJARN CHAI (SURACHAI SIRISUTE) 1985, became certified stuntman 1990, co-founder, PMA (Practical Martial Arts) with GURU ROB KELLY 2005, opened ULTIMATE GYM Contact: |
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| Bio:
Jon began his journey into Martial Arts at the ripe old age of 4
years old in 1981 with the hard style Karate system of Tan Su.
This was an offshoot of Shotokan
Karate. After achieving Blue
Belt Ranking in that style, he moved to Ninjutsu through Steve Davis of
Tupelo, Mississippi. Jon trained in this style among others over
the next 21 years of his life retaining the following ranks along the
way:
3rd Dan (Sandan) Black Belt in Traditional Combat Ninjutsu
2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt in Kenpo Karate(Ed Parker's Line) 2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt in Hapkido (Han Mu Do) Brown Sash in Lai Tung Pai Kung Fu Also along the way:
1998 World Champion in Forms at the Baltimore Invitational Kuosho Event 2000 3rd Place Standing at the Wong Fei Hung Internationals with Spear Forms Licensed Affiliate School with Stephen K. Hayes Quest Center Network Contact: |
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| Bio:
Sensei William Brown has been
instructing Kyokushin Karate for
over 10 yearswith
over 27 years of experience.
Kyokushin
is the full contact style of Japanese karate founded by the late Sosai
Mas Oyama with emphasis on knock down fighting and self defense. It is
a total body work out that
combines high impact training,
stamina, strength, technique, aerobics, as well as calisthenics. Sensei
Brown teaches Men, women and children. There are programs for self
defense, kata, kumite and
kickboxing competition.
Classes are 1 hour and 15 min each, beginner and advanced classes are available. Contact Ultimate Gym for more info and sign up specials.
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Randall Ephraim
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Bio:
In 1974, Sensei Randall Ephraim started his martial arts career in New York. At the age of 10 he studied Kyokushin karate under the instruction of Shuseki Shihan Clyde Coy. In 1976 Sensei Randall Ephraim studied Universal Goju under Shihan Willie Mack. From 1982-1989, he studied Wing Chun Kung Fu, under the instruction of Sifu (Professor) Tony Watts. In 1997, Sifu (Professor) Tony Watts incorporated Sanuces Ryu Jui-Jit-Su with Wing Chun and he called his new style, Fujaka Boxing System. In 1999 Sensei Randall Ephraim went back to his martial arts roots and started training with Shihan Sakai and Grand Master Soshu Shigeru Oyama under the World Oyama Karate Organization. In 2004 Sensei Randall Ephraim received his black belt in World Oyama karate which he now holds the rank of 2nd Dan.
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| Kyle Harrell | Bio: Kyle Harrell is an Amateur Boxer with 8 years competition
experience.
He is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council of Exercise (ACE) and World Instructor Training School (WITS). Kyle will be offering classes and one on one training in boxing as well as weight training / general exercise.
Both the Boxing and Weight Training / General Exercise can be tailored to individual needs and goals.
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| Leslie McNamra
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Bio: While pursuing a law degree at the University of Missouri, Leslie won the 2002, 2003 IKF National Kickboxing Championships.
2004 - Leslie made her professional debut in the court room and the boxing ring With a total of 24 fights (10 boxing, 14 kickboxing) 2004-2005 taught kickboxing classes 2005-2008 taught 1-1 kickboxing Also certified Aerobics and cycling instructor Contact: |
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| Doug Seamans | Bio: Doug Seamans, Jr., is a certified personal trainer and has started his own personal traning company, PRIDE Conditioning, based out of Ultimate Gym. Doug was involved in martial arts for over 10 years growing up, taking traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu karate, receiveing a brown belt second degree under Shihan Johnny Owens in NY. More recently, Doug has begun to train in Mixed Martial Arts. Doug likes to use kickboxing techniques while training clients in strength and conditioning. Ultimate Gym and PRIDE Conditioning are proud to offer a fitness Boot Camp that meets in the morning or evening for four weeks. The Boot Camp, run by Doug Seamans, uses cardio conditioning, strength and weight training, kickboxing, and a variety of other techniques to achieve the greatest fitness gains in a one month period. Doug enjoys pushing his clients and his Boot Camp "Soldiers" very hard, so if you are in need of a serious workout, please come see him! Visit PRIDE Conditioning for more information about Doug and his programs.Contact: |
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Charlotte Boxing Academy Contact: |
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Bio:
Bobby is an ex-serviceman. He has received the following certifications:
Certified level 1 Instructor Jiu-Jitsu/Tactical Defense through SSG. James
Holbrook
Certified Level 1 Instructor (Brown Belt level) Jiu-Jitsu through
Dan AdairCertified Personal Trainer (speed and agility) through NESTA in
2005
Bobby is continuing his training and teaching at
Ultimate Gym. Contact:
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Bio:
A native of Charlotte North Carolina has studied martial arts and boxing since the age of nine (1971). He is a fully certified instructor in the fighting arts of the Philippines- Kali, Arnis & escrima under the world renowned Dan Inosanto. In Addition Reuben was one of only three students to ever complete all phases of training under Sifu Larry Hartsell (1942-2008) and is a senior instructor under Mr. Hartsell in Bruce Lee’s jeet kune do. Reuben Griffith Jr. is regarded by many as Mr. Hartsell's prize pupil with exceptional speed, flexibility and true technical understanding of the material. A former amateur boxer and professional kick boxer, with Instructor ranks in Serrada escrima, Wing Chun Gung Fu, a Silver glove(technical) degree in savate(French foot fighting) and a 7th degree black belt in Karate-do. He is also trained in capoeira, shoot fighting, and various forms of Chinese gung fu. As a lifelong student of the martial arts Reuben has sought out several of Bruce Lee's former students becoming one of the most knowledgeable practioners of jeet kune do in the world. 39 Years of martial arts experience -7th degree Black belt Instructor in karate- do – (1977) - Instructor in Lee Jun Fan martial arts, under Sifu Larry Hartsell (1979) - Instructor in Filipino Martial arts, under Sifu -Guru Inosanto (1983) - Instructor in Jun Fan Gung fu- Kickboxing (JKD) Under Sifu-Guru Dan Inosanto (1983) - Instructor in Bruce lee’s Jeet Kune Do-Oakland era, under Sifu Howard Williams (1991) - Instructor in Suriyasak/ Muay- Thai boxing under Master. (KumronVaitayanon)(1990) - Instructor in Non-Classical Wing Chun Gung-fu- Under Sifu Larry Hartsell (1977) - Senior Instructor in Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do under Larry Hartsell (2007) -Training and conditioning coach for MMA/UFC fighters -Instructor to members of navy seals, marines, and law enforcement agencies -Lecturer and personal safety consultant -Featured in Black Belt, Inside Kung FU * Inside Karate magazines Contact: |
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Bio: Mark Jakabcsin of
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Bio: Si Hing David Whitlow began his training while living in Wilkesboro, NC under the guidance of Master Jason McGuire of the Foothills Kung-Fu Arnis Academy. He has trained in the arts of Sil-Lum, Chin-Na, Sasamba, Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Iron Palm. He has achieved to the rank of second degree black sash in Sil-Lum Kung-Fu and continues to train under Master McGuire and Grandmaster Rick Ward.
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Bio: Jiao Si Lee Thompson, Is a first degree black in Sil-Lum Kung-Fu. He
started his martial arts training under Tuhon Master Rick Ward at Foothills Kung-Fu Arnis Academy. For the past year he has been training Sil-Lum Kung-Fu under Master McGuire and Si Hing David Whitlow. Lee also hold a green belt in Angola Capoeira under Patrick Deibel. Contact: lee.an.thompson@bankofamerica.com |
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