Grandmaster John Hackleman is the founder of Hawaiian Kempo school, “The Pit” and is a 10th degree blackbelt. He has been studying martial arts for over 30 years, and holds two black belts. In addition, John has fought on the US Army boxing team, where he won numerous National titles. After turning professional, John fought the world’s best boxers and kickboxers winning many State, National, and World titles.

John has trained thousands of people into the best shape of their lives as well as coaching many of the world’s best fighters, including former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, UFC fighter Antonio Banuelos and The Ultimate Fighter winner Court McGee. John is sought out by professional martial artists from all over the world. John continually evolves and incorporates only the most effective training and fitness methods into his curriculum.

Pit Vegas Instructor Eric Umali began his martial arts career at age nine in Isshinryu Karate. He attained the rank of 3rd degree blackbelt in addition to working as one of his dojo’s top instructors. Eric also was an active competitor in statewide Sport Karate tournaments where he excelled at kata and point sparring, garnering many top finishes in over 10 years of active competition.

Over a decade ago, Eric was introduced to Kumu John to teach The Pit’s kids program, which was new at the time. Eric helped The Pit HQ grow, working as Kumu John’s Chief Instructor where he taught men, women, and children in group and private settings. Along the way, Eric trained in Hawaiian Kempo and attained a Pit Blackbelt; enduring a rigorous belt testing in Hawaii under Kumu John and Pit Blackbelts Rick Metzler and Chuck Liddell. Eric continues to train and teach under Kumu John, where he most recently received his Pit Blackbelt II Certification from a Pit Kaimuki Seminar.

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In addition to physical fitness, Boxing classes promote discipline, self-control, respect, courtesy, perseverance and loyalty. When members join they will not only be improving their fitness and learning to defend themselves, they will be embarking on a path to improve many important aspects of their lives. And the truly wonderful thing is they get to have fun while doing it!

Pound 4 Pound Boxing is a value-priced gym serving its customers in our community by providing several programs for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic Boxing, to self defense, to esteem and life skills building, and more. Pound 4 Pound Boxing plans to enhance its programs as it expands, developing new programs to ensure the members have as much access to the different aspects of training as possible.

No one is too young or too old to enjoy such benefits as greater confidence, better focus, improved concentration, and a better sense of safety and well-being. We offer kids class as well as adult classes so there is no one that is too old or too young to discover their inner discipline.

Through Guardians Jiu-Jitsu you will learn techniques that have been used and perfected for many years as well as some new ones. Upon joining Guardians Jiu-Jitsu you will learn not only Jiu-Jitsu, but also Kickboxing, Sambo, Judo, MMA and Submission Grappling.

Head Coach Harout Terzyan has training in Martial Arts for 26 years and has been fighting professionally for 16 entering tournaments at the age of 15. Being awarded his black belt from Gene Lebell who has trained the likes of Chuck Norris.

Summerlin
7501 W Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 360-8205

Henderson
9310 S Eastern Ave, Ste. 110
Henderson, NV 89123
(702) 914-5885‎

Battle Born MMA is a labor of love for owners Richard and Michelle Montoya. Richard is a former professional fighter who works full-time as a union iron worker with Local 118, and Michelle teaches English and runs the Writing Center part-time at TMCC. Battle Born started in the basement of a home we rented near the VA Hospital and migrated to another basement near Mt Rose Elementary. After having two kids – Miles and Amelia – we decided to move the gym to an outside location. We now train out of the Team Nevada building on Keystone Ave. Our facility has wall-to-wall wrestling mats and a fully-enclosed octagon that Richard built out of brawn and steel.

We don’t run this gym for the money – in fact, we never got into MMA for the money. We do this because we love it and because we want it to be accessible for others who love it as well. If you’re thinking about getting in shape, learning how to defend yourself, or fighting professionally, we have a safe and friendly yet competitive environment. We’d love for you to join our growing family.

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Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc. was created in 1999 to help spread Krav Maga training across the United States and around the globe. Darren Levine, 6th degree black belt and recipient of a Founder’s Diploma from Krav Maga creator Imi Lichtenfeld, founded the company. The company certifies instructors and oversees quality control at hundreds of authorized Krav Maga Worldwide training centers in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Europe. Krav Maga Las Vegas is proud to offer two locations in the area to serve their residents!

Krav Maga Las Vegas has two locations in the Las Vegas area to serve you: Our location on Sahara Ave. in Spring Valley, and on Eastern Ave. in Silverado Ranch/Henderson.

During our classes you will find that the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are based on leverage and do not require strength or speed. It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever practiced martial arts before. At Gracie Barra Las Vegas, you will find a healthy and friendly environment where you will learn and develop, step by step, all the physical skills necessary to perform the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques.