Sensei J.B.

Over two decades of and a recipient of the exclusive Nikodokai black belt, Sensei J.B. has dedicated a large portion of his life to coaching youth sports, giving back to the community by providing real life lessons on the mat, fields, floors, rings, and classrooms. He believes these lessons to provide intangible aspects to a student’s character. Self-respect, discipline, & hard work lay the confidence foundation where students are ready to tackle all the sorts of situations life brings to us all.

From the first time Sensei met and trained with Hanshi “Nico” Fernandez in 1989 he knew he would remain a Kohai (student) for life. The dojo in Chesapeake is only the beginning of the vision Sensei holds for MMA and the future of the way it is presented. Stay tuned to witness as the bonsai grows!.

OUR COACHES

  • KRU BLAIR

    A professional MMA fighter and Muay Thai instructor under Greg Smith heads the Muay Thai Program, in charge of its presentation to Muay Thai students. This follows and supports our Nikodokai curriculum.

    Kru Blair also is a coach on our Fight Team helping to blend all of our systems for the competitions our students enter. This combination of Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu we call “Pancration”

  • MATT BUTT

    With a Nikidokai Blue Belt and over 10 years of strongman competitions - fitness and strength come second nature to Matt. His knowledgable and informed strength and conditioning training will have you at your highest level. Just step into one of his classes and let your journey begin.

  • COACH KAREN

    As a NASM certified fitness and nutrition coash, as well as RRCA certified running coach, Karen will bring balance and nutrition to your plan for fitness and self-defense. From competitions to weight loss, nutition and cardiovascular health are pivotal to championship success of any sort.

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