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Our Coaches

Dee Bynum

D'angelo, known as "Dee", is a local award winning wrestler and gymnast. He has won the McEachern Sportsmanship Award and the Powder Springs Leadership Award. His achievements include:

  • Individual/dual State Wrestling Champ
  • 2 time Area Wrestling Champ
  • Outstanding wrestler and most takedowns award
  • MMA Southeastern XFN Featherweight Title in August 2010

He has been coaching children in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and tumbling for several years and is currently pursuing black belt status in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kung Fu.

Dee's bio pic

Russell Benes

Russell, a certified EMT, was a local Football and Soccer star before he started boxing in a fighting gym.   His potential was recognized and he was encouraged to hone his talents.   This led to his introduction to the Mixed Martial Arts world.

To enhance his effectiveness in the ring, he added Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and Kung Fu to his skill set.   His current fighting record is 2 - 1 - 2.

He is pursuing black belt status in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kung Fu.

Russell Benes

Josh Downing

Josh, a former Semi-pro football player, is trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has won several recent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu matches.

  • 1st Place— Naga —Light Weight Division No Gi
  • Two 1st Place trophies at Copa America (Gi / No Gi)
  • Two 1st Place trophies at Lutador (Gi / No Gi)
  • 1st Place in MMA at:
    • Gadsden, AL
    • Chattanooga, TN
    • Dallas, GA
    Josh Downing