INSTRUCTORS
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Doug Brafford | Kevin Brafford |Jon Kingsley | Kirk Miller | William Brown
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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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| Kevin Brafford
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Crossfight Classes taught by Level 1 CrossFit trainer.
Workouts consist of high intensity functional movements. Functional movements use universal motor recruitment patterns that are part of your daily life. Schedule: Mon-Fri: 6am, 9am, 12 noon, 6pm, 7pm and Saturday: 10am 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:
I started Kyokushin Karate at the age of 12 in 1976 under Shihan Seiji Kanamura in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of 18 I trained under the late John C. Grinnage at the Bed-Stuy Boxing Association along the time with Mark Breland and Riddick Bowe for the Golden Gloves. In 1981, I resumed my Karate training under Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura in World Seido Karate for seven years. I was influenced by the late Shihan William Oliver, Shihan Charles Martin, William Best and others. In 1991, I returned to study Kyokushin under Shihan Kanamura and then relocated under the tutelage of Kancho Henri Oh and later Shihan Jacques Jadotte. I have competed and won numerous trophies and awards in point, semi and full-contact competition between 1984 - 2003. I have since retired from competition and now teach karate classes to adults and children.
I am affiliated under Kyokushin IKO Sosai Japan. 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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| Bio: 21-7 pro record 86-15 amateur record (1981-1986) 1983, 1984, 1985 New Jersey Golden Gloves Champion 1983 PAL national Champion 1984 Bronze medal, Olympic Trials 1985 National Sport Festival Champion 1985 North American Champion 1985 Silver Medalist in World Cup of Boxing 1985 Quebec Cup Silver Medalist Adam is Ultimate Gym's Head Boxing Coach. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with over 35 years in the game. He has the ability to convey the techniques in an easy to understand method. Adam's classes focus on basic boxing skills, proper footwork, punch and defense, along with Boxing conditioning. 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: 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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