Michael Witcher serves as the Head Coach for the Aikido and Self-Defense programs at Modern Gladiator Fight Training Academy. With a strong foundation in both traditional martial arts and modern combat training, Coach Witcher is known for his focus on real-world application, personal discipline, and practical skill development.
In addition to his work at Modern Gladiator, he runs Witcher Combat Systems, a program offering personal training in both fitness and martial arts for individuals and small groups.
Coach Witcher is affiliated with AIKIA, the American Sambo Association, Cummings Combat Sambo, and Rigan Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His diverse training background includes:
- Reality-Based Self-Defense
- Weaponry and Gun Safety
- Fitness and Conditioning
- Aikido
- Kali (Filipino Martial Arts)
- Boxing
- Combat Sambo
- Catch-as-Catch-Can Wrestling
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kickboxing
With a practical and adaptive coaching style, Coach Witcher helps students develop confidence, self-awareness, and the skills necessary to protect themselves and others. His instruction is grounded in experience and aimed at empowering individuals through focused, realistic training.