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Robert is a dedicated Filipino Martial Arts practitioner who began his journey in Modern Arnis under Datu Kelly Worden. Encouraged to explore various systems, he trained with esteemed martial artists such as Ted Lucaylucay, James Keating, Dr. Brett Jacques, and Bob Anderson.

In 2002, he relocated to Hawaii, where he continued his training under Mike "DogZilla" Tibbits, spent some time training with Burton "Lucky Dog" Richardson, and explored local FMA systems unique to Hawai'i. They also participated in several Dog Brother gatherings. He now lives by the saying "Old Man Still Can".

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Guro Francis Serrano is not only an internet sensation with videos that have been viewed more than 5 million times, but he is also the Chief Instructor at Filipino Martial Arts school in Riverside, CA. He has been practicing FMA for over 22 years, first under Master Joe Napial until his passing in 2004, then under his brother, Master Sonny Napial, and Guro John Garcia. Francis combines his passion for Filipino culture and history with his technical knowledge of FMA to inspire his students with a dynamic curriculum that is both challenging and progressive. Going beyond the usual lecture, demonstration, and movement practice of most schools, Francis constantly strives to enhance the learning experience of his students by using new teaching tools like multimedia. Surely, an FMA teacher of the next generation.

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Ricky Pike is a first-degree black belt under renowned instructor Danny Dring of Arkansas, with 16 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and over 30 years dedicated to martial arts. He is the owner and head coach of All Heart Jiu Jitsu, located in Senatobia, Mississippi. Throughout his career, Ricky has cornered athletes in boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, MMA, kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu superfights across 11 states. Additionally, he is the host of the popular podcast A.I.P. – Anything Is Possible.

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Josh is a pastor and combat sports chaplain in Las Vegas, the Fight Capital of the World. At 47 years old, he began practicing Jiu Jitsu in January 2024 and recently earned his blue belt. A few months ago, he competed in his first tournament and won his division. Although there was only one other competitor, Josh defeated him twice with the same submission. Initially weighing 565 pounds, he lost 75 pounds to qualify for bariatric surgery, which helped him shed an additional 100 pounds rapidly. He is diligently working towards his weight loss and health goals, aiming to lose another 50 pounds to reach his target weight. An avid fisherman, Josh hopes to catch a 30+ pound striped bass in 2025. He has been married to his high school sweetheart since the age of 18, and they have three children in their twenties.

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Craig is a two-stripe, 43-year-old purple belt from Crosstown BJJ in Atoka, TN. He is a father (or stepfather) to a total of seven children, a cat enthusiast, and has spent 22 years as a 911 dispatcher/supervisor for Tipton County. He has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for about six years, with an additional two years in Krav Maga. Each belt has come with its own injury: White - separated shoulder; Blue - broken forearm (now with a plate and screws that were never removed); Purple - ACL reconstruction, plus two infection flushes from the site. He is a dedicated guard puller, loves to teach, and is currently making his way back into rolling.

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Bill is currently a 2nd degree Black Belt in BJJ under Mark Reding of Reding Martial Arts in Denton, TX. He was promoted in June 2016. He owns his own BJJ academy in Washington, IL, called Bill Henry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He worked as a Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Performance Coach for nearly 20 years, holding certifications from the NSCA, ISSA, and NASM. He has been teaching BJJ since he was a Blue Belt. He has been training BJJ for roughly 24 years, with breaks for injuries and life, of course. He prefers gi over nogi, but he trains and teaches both. He had emergency intestine surgery in 2015, losing a foot of his small intestine, and was kept off the mats for 5 months. He spent 11 days in the hospital. One year to the day after he was released from the hospital, he competed in his first black belt tournament. His main health focus now is recovery so he can stay on the mats.

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Anja is more than just a former track runner with a specialization in mid-distance events. She is also:

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Mike has dedicated his life to various sports. He has competed in collegiate wrestling, football, judo, and CrossFit. Before retiring, he owned a CrossFit gym for ten years and was a six-time regional qualifier. Now, he devotes his time to training his dogs and practicing judo.

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