I wish to express my gratitude to the coaches, mentors and friends that have helped my development and understanding of the fighting arts.
Dr. Jerry Beasley, Aikia Independent Instructors Organization
Mark Hatmaker, Hatmaker Combat Sports
Carlos Cummings, Cummings Combat Sambo
Boyd Ritchie, ISWA Wrestling
Rob Kaman, Kaman 101 Muay Thai – Kickboxing – Standup for MMA
David Meyer, BJJ America
Stephen Koepfer, New York Combat Sambo
Rigan Machado, Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Jean Jacques Machado, Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Eddie Bravo, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Dan York, Aikido of Roanoke