Coach Antwon Curtis

Antwon Curtis is the Head Coach of Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts at Modern Gladiator Fight Training Academy. He brings years of experience as both a competitor and instructor, known for a teaching style grounded in discipline, adaptability, and real-world effectiveness.

🏆 Coaching Achievements

  • Led Modern Gladiator’s team to a 3rd‑place finish at the Southeast Regional Sambo Championships — demonstrating strategic preparation and team-wide development.
  • Coached the team to Three Combat Jujitsu National Champions.

🥊 Competition Highlights

Coach Curtis has earned multiple awards across MMA, kickboxing, and grappling, leveraging his hands-on experience to guide athletes toward success at every level.

🥋 Martial Arts Background

  • Combat Sambo
  • Catch‑as‑Catch‑Can Wrestling
  • Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu
  • Boxing
  • Kickboxing

His comprehensive background spans striking, wrestling, and ground fighting, empowering students to develop a versatile and effective combat skill set.

Coaching Style & Philosophy

Antwon emphasizes:

  • Tactical adaptability—preparing students to react fluidly under pressure
  • Technical mastery—focusing on precision in transitions, submissions, and defense
  • Mental toughness—building resilient athletes who thrive in challenging environments

Committed to fostering each athlete’s unique capabilities, he offers structured training that seamlessly blends competitive readiness and self-defense.