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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU STAFF TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Erik Owings is a professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the International Fight League (IFL). He is the lightweight (155lb) representative for the New York Pitbulls, who are coached by Brazilian jiu-jitsu master and mixed martial arts legend Renzo Gracie. Erik has been training in the martial arts for 8 years and received his Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Renzo Gracie in May of 2006. Prior to turning professional as a mixed martial artist, Erik lived in Brazil for almost 2 years training at the famous Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro. While in Brazil, Erik competing in numerous jiu-jitsu and submission grappling competitions medaling twice (2 bronze medals, 2003 and 2005) in the Pan-American Championships and placing 4th twice in the World Championship (2003 and 2005). Erik has also spent time training in Holland and Thailand, and is currently sponsored by the world famous fight camp Fairtex, where he has spent extended stays studying and training in the art of Muay Thai. Erik currently trains full-time in New York City. His training regime includes training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (including Submission Grappling and Judo) with Renzo Gracie and the other professionals of the Renzo Gracie Academy, Muay Thai (including boxing) with various high level amateur and professional Muay Thai fighters, Wrestling at the elite New York Athletic Club and with various high level NCAA wrestlers, and Mixed Martial Arts with a combination of various professional and amateur athletes. Another area of expertise which Erik has spent much time studying and utilizing for his training and the training of many top professional fighters is physical conditioning and nutrition. He was certified by the International Sports Sciences Association and worked for a while a personal trainer in New York City, before becoming a professional fighter. Erik's ultimate goal is to attain spiritual, mental and physical excellence by the way of the martial arts. While Erik currently lives and trains in New York City, he will be available to provide seminars and work with our academy as the technical director. Mike is known as one of the premier Jiu-Jitsu artists in this region. Mike has been training for over 7 years and has spent time with the legendary Gracie Barra Academy. During that time, he won 1st place in Nashville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open under the Gracie Barra Academy. Mike recently competed and won the NAGA 4 man invitational grappling tournament in which he competed against some of the best up and coming jiu-jitsu players in the nation. His technical expertise is sure to advance your abilities on the mat quickly.
Brad started training in 1998 under the legendary Carlos Machado. In 1999, Brad earned his blue belt under Carlos Machado. He received his purple belt under American Top Team's Renato Tavares. Brad competed and won 1st place in the Arnold Gracie World Championships twice! He also competed and won 1st place twice at the Relson Gracie Nationals. Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and technique to our team of instructors.
ADULT
TAEKWONDO SUZIE JANG - Suzie has numerous accomplishments and credentials. Her information will be updated soon!
CHRIS JANG Chris is a 4th degree black belt, certified under the Kukkiwon in Seoul, Korea. On top of being the Head Coach of the Northern Kentucky University Taekwondo Team, Chris also teaches our Adult Olympic Style Taekwondo. Below are his other credentials and accomplishments.
YOUTH TAEKWONDO
Misty has numerous accomplishments and credentials. Her information will be updated soon! JOIN TODAY!! Get Your First Month FREE! CALL (859)344-9995 Ask for Justin...
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Interested in more information? Please contact Justin Rahschulte @ (859)344-9995 ext. 25 or email jrahschulte@betterbodiesnky.com |
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Erik Owings, Black Belt
Mike Faehr, Black Belt 
Brad Rachford, Black Belt
MISTY LADERER 
