Instructor Coach Mark
Mark Hibler began training in martial arts at the age 7 when he fell in love with the arts.

Influenced by his Grandfather All Mccardell, Mark Began his journey with Take kwon Do- with Grand Master Bu Kwon Park & Sung Wuk Chung Take Kwon Do has some of the best kicking drills in the business. The drills taken from this art make for total focus and control of your kicking power. combined with Mauy Thai power, and Karate angles, makes for Explosive kicks. Eventually Receiving his black belt in the World Take Kwon-Do federation Mark then his second degree from Unified Take Kwon Do – Master Gus Penison

At age 17 he began training in Shri Ryu Karate & Sabaki Gaining his black belt under Master Glen Brooks of Lesburg Fla.Taking with him , the heavy strikes,  stable foot work, and angles of Karate.

By age 20, he had searched out Master and World Judo Champion (Cage Fighting Champion) Christopher Linenger, and began his journey to understanding leverage and throws. The Grappling arts had him hooked.

At 22 He Sought out the Ground ”Up-Grade” in Brazilian jiu jitsu finding a home with 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt Master Jerry Laurita- who is currently under the famous and respected Joe Morreria. 3 years formal training he received his blue belt and has plans to continue down his path to Black Belt in this intricate art.

Mark has competed and won in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling competitions as well as many stand up “Striking” competitions.

Today he enjoys sharing the art of MMA around the world through his YouTube Channel, and by teaching at the home academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Recently has been holding instructor certification in CQB (close quarter battle) Urban Defense. A highly aggressive military style of of elf protection. This is truly revolutionary in the way of teaching quality practical and highly effective art in a short amount of time.

 “ Marks knowledge is very well rounded both stand up and ground along with his unique attention to detail makes him an elite coach, fighter, and friend. Few people are as well rounded and have so much detail in so many ranges as coach Mark. Scary and comforting. Recommended. cancel that…., MANDATORY.”

-Jason Wasser- Sergeant US Military , Boarder Security Joint Task Force, Cage Fighter.

“All this “Tough talk” is funny because Mark is great with the small kids as well as cage fighters, its funny to see him smoothly transition from one class of 4-7 year olds, teen, then adults. Few can do what he dose with a genuine love.”
- Taina Gregory -Parent

 

 

 

 

 

http://youtu.be/0cVD1ihcV90

 

Coach”Doc” Carl Van Voorhees

Bio Under Construction for now, allow Actions to Speak for Words…please check out “DOC” in the VID below..

CQB highlights…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coach Dennis-Purple belt-Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Ralph Gracie, Kick boxing instructor
Coach Oscar Leon - Blue Belt-Gracie Jiu Jitsu, self defense coach
Coach Doc – Black Belt Judo, Tomiki Jiu jitsu
 

 

 

 

 

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