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Rapid Fitness MMA
Head District Director
MUAY THAI INSTRUCTOR

Started his training at age 5. He was taught by his Father, a former fighter from
Camp Mung Si Koat located between Laos and Thailand. Instructor
Johnny Keokongsy has also studied other martial arts such as Tae
Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu jitsu. He has five plus years of teaching
experience and would like to continue to not only perfect, but also share
his craft with others.
He has made it his mission to preserve the traditional sport of Muay
Thai as well as carry on the teachings of where it came from - Thailand.

Remy EB Fullwood / Strength and conditioning
Rapid Fitness MMA Trainer
Downtown Rapid Fitness MMA

About Remy:
• Personal Trainer for the past 9 years.
• Has been an athlete for most of his life.
-Fitness Philosophy:
"You cannot do it all in a day."
-Words to live by:
“GO HARD or GO HOME!”
Education and Certifications:
NCCU Sport Exercise Science!

Blake started wrestling at the age of 4 years old when his father Courtney Risk introduced him to the sport. Courtney a former Iowa state Champion in high school helped coach and mentor his son. Through out Blake's wrestling career he has compiled the following accomplishments:

-Overall high school wrestling record of 141-20
-4x All-Conference Selection
-4x State Qualifier
-3x State Placer
-4 year Undefeated Wrestling Dual record
-2x Greco-Roman State Champion
-2x Freestyle State Champion
-3 year Stater at the University of Great Falls
-2x NAIA National Qualifier

Besides wrestling he has concentrated on such mixed martial arts as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay-Thai kick boxing, Judo and sparring. Blake helps in instructing Strength and Conditioning classes, wrestling, beginner boxing classes, kids' kick boxing, and Sparring sessions at Rapid Fitness. He is also training to fight at 145 lbs.

Steve has been studying martial arts since the age of six years old. He first began his martial arts journey in the art of Karate under sensei Jarome. After two years of training he then turned his focus to Tae Kwon Do. He trained under Master Lee and acquired his first degree black belt by the age of thirteen. He then decided to diversify his training and started practicing Muay Thai Kick Boxing. He studied the art under the Kick Boxing Champion Scott Francis. At the age of sixteen he began studying Brazilian jujitsu and shamrock submission fighting. He has been practicing these arts ever since. Steve’s goal in training is to create well rounded fighters. He teaches techniques that can be used in real world self defense situations as well as competitive fighting. Steve also understands that Martial Arts are not only just for fighting and strengthening the body but also for creating self discipline, respect, and strengthening the mind. Both the mind and body must be well balanced in order to achieve the goals we want.

Brad began training in Martial Arts in 1996 He started at Karate
International in Raleigh, NC, taking traditional Jiu Jitsu classes,
shortly after this in 1997 Brad met Rob and Guy Pendergrass who were
teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the area, he then began to train on a
regular basis with them, Since then Brad has trained with world
renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors such as Relson Gracie, Rolles
Gracie Jr, Carlson Gracie Jr, Rodrigo Gracie and many others. Brad
also lived in New York City From 1999 Thru 2000 and on a daily basis
got to train with notable fighters such as Renzo Gracie, Matt "the
terror" Serra, and Ricardo Almedia, After returning, from NYC Brad has
done the majority of his training with his current instructor Gustavo
Machado, Brad is ranked as a purple belt in BJJ under Gustavo. Brad
also has competed in BJJ and No Gi Submission Grappling Events all
over the USA and holds numerous tournament titles from these events,
he also holds a amateur MMA record of 4-2.