Rick Simerly
Head MMA Striking Coach and Assistant Judo Instructor
- Black Belt – Shorin Ryu Karate , Black Belt – Judo
- Participating in Karate since 1972 – Black Belt 1976
- Participating in Judo since 1980 – Black Belt 2000
- Professional Kick-Boxer 1978 – Retired in 1985 with a record of 28 Wins-4 Losses
- World Karate Association US Champion 145 lb.
- World Karate Association #1 Contender