Eric Aasen-Director and Head Instructor.
History:
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Started formal training in 1979. Trained consistently in many styles of Traditional Martial Arts.
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Started training in Kenpo and Kickboxing in the mid 1980's, earning black belt in 1993.
- Over 20 years of Thai Boxing/Kickboxing experience.
- Starting training at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy in 1999. Studied Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Combat Submission Wrestling.
- June 2006, promoted to purple belt in the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Network.
- August 2012, promoted to brown belt in the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Network.
- Extreme Challenge Mixed Martial Arts Winner.
- Competed in amateur Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts competitions.
- 10-4 Mixed Martial Arts Record.
- Certified Coach for USA Boxing.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid.
John Rafuse-Boxing Instructor.
History:
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Fought Irish Mickey Ward and five other world champs.
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Was once rated in the top 10 in the world.
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Was the New England Junior Welter Weight champ and the New England Welter Weight champ in the 1980's.
- Certified Coach for USA Boxing.
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Pro record is 23-13.
We are honored to have him share his wealth of boxing knowledge.
Dale Jackson-Boxing Instructor.
History:
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Boxing record of 56-19.
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Five time St Paul Champ.
- Certified Coach for USA Boxing.
Ashkan Movari-Wrestling Instructor.
History:
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All Conference
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Minnesota State Moorhead-Team Captain
Head Assistant Coach 2003-2004
Strength and Conditioning Coach 2002-2003
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Robert Service High School (Anchorage, AK)
Head Assistant Coach 2001-2002
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13 years experience
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MMA Record:6-1, Boxing: 3-1, ThaiBoxing: 8-2
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KTK Lightweight Champ
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Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Austin Judge-Instructor.
History:
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Max fights of ND Featherweight Champion
2 time KTK of WI Champion
U.C.S. of MN Lightweight Champion
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5 years MMA experience
Pro MMA record: 10-5-1
Boxing record: 3-1-2
Muay Thai fights: 11
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King Grappler Gi Division Champion
King Grappler No Gi Division Champion
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Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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2005 Toughman Runner Up
Mitch Jackson-Instructor.
History:
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10 years wrestling experience
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5 years of college wrestling
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3 time national qualifier
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2 years college assistant wrestling coach
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King Grappler Gi Division Champ
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Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Robbie Gotreau-Instructor.
History:
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12 years wrestling experience
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2 time state qualifier-high school
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3rd in state-high school
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3 time all american - college
2006-174 lb-4th place
2007-174 lb-5th place
2008-184 lb-3rd place
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Augsburg college coach
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Trained at Olympic Training Center
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Wrestled in the Ukraine representing USA.
Royce Gracie-Guest Instructor.
History:
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Started training in Jiu-Jitsu at a very young age with his father Helio Gracie. Helio Gracie and his brother Carlos Gracie are the founders of what is known today as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Received his black belt at age 18.
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Rorion and Royce Gracie founded the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California.
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Was the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) first champion. Easily defeated his opponents who consistently outweighed him by more than 50 pounds.
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Went on to win 3 UFC titles.
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Still holds the record as being the only man to defeat 4 opponents in one night.
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After his victories, the world couldn't get enough of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and that fire has yet to be quenched.
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In November 2003, was the first fighter to be inducted into the UFC's Hall of Fame.
Rodrigo Gracie-Guest Instructor.
History:
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Started training in Jiu-Jitsu at a very young age with his father Reylson Gracie. His grandfather Carlos Gracie along with his uncle Helio Gracie are the founders of what is known today as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Received his black belt at age 19.
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Moving to California to teach Jiu-Jitsu, he then found his way to New York City where he trained with his cousin Renzo Gracie. Rodrigo then opened his own academy in NYC.
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He then moved to L.A. and currently teaches in Torrance. He travels and conducts seminars at all of the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Networks.
- He is a multiple Pride Fighting Champion as well as a K-1 Heroes Champion. He is also the winner of many prestigious grappling tournaments.
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First place winner at Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Wrestling Championships (ADCC).
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Four time North American Grappling Association Champion.
We wish our guest instructors were here teaching full time, but they come in four times a year to teach awesome seminars.
