
Coach Murat
Boxing experience: Born in Mineralniye Vody, Russia, Murat has grown up watching combat sports and since he was young was fascinated with Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. When Murat saw Fedor Emalianenko fight on TV he shifted his focus to Combat Sambo and MMA, he started training when he was still in school and became an International Master of Sports in Hand-to-Hand Combat (champion of international tournaments), Master of Sports in Combat Sambo (Russian national champion), and a Candidate to Master of Sports in Pankration (state level champion). Murat training at many prestigious gyms in Russia and made his professional debut in MMA in 2016. Currently Coach Murat is an undefeated bare knuckle boxer pursuing a world championship, he is ranked #5 by the BKFC in the cruiserweight division.
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Coaching experience: Having coached for over 7 years Murat is a very technical trainer that has brought up everyone from casual workout enthusiasts to professional fighters. He owned the Tomahawk Gym in Moscow before moving to the United States. Murat enjoys working with anyone that has a passion for combat sports ranging from boxing to grappling to MMA.
Personal Note: "I don't have a lot of free time outside of the gym but I love to play football (soccer) in my free time. I love to travel and when I have the means I explore the United States, I've also recently learned to ride motorcycles and hoping to find a motorcycle to buy soon!"
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Murat after a first round knockout win over his opponent at BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque in February 2025

With former UFC bantamweight world champion Petr Yan

Exploring New York

Coach Dwight
Combat Sports Experience: Coach Dwight's combat sports career began in Oakland, CA in 2015. Initially it was a means to lose weight and get in shape but shortly after starting his training the focus shifted to competition and Coach Dwight's first fight followed shortly thereafter. Since he began, Coach Dwight has competed in 20+ Jiu Jitsu competitions (with over 10 gold medal finishes) and has amassed 12 amateur MMA fights, 3 boxing bouts, and 4 kickboxing fights; he held the RUF Heavyweight Title, and No Limit Fighting Heavyweight belt. He is also a blue belt BJJ practitioner under Gracie Barra and holds other accolades as well.
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Coaching Experience: Coach Dwight has coached people in many different disciplines including boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The first full time coaching gig came in 2018 at the Jackson Wink MMA Academy as an MMA instructor for the IncredAble Adaptive program. Coach Dwight has worked as a personal trainer in the combat sports sphere for over 5 years.
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Personal Note: "In my free time I love to run with sheltered dogs from the NMDog, I also enjoy playing video games and I'm a great cook!"
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Having balance in the life of a fighter is very important, outside of competition Coach Dwight loves to spend time coaching, working with youth, and he is an avid outdoor adventurer as well!
Securing a hard fought decision victory at the No Limit Fighting League in Sacramento CA in 2016
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Winning at the Fight2Win No Gi BJJ Competition, February 2019


Coach Drew
Boxing experience: Coach Drew started boxing in 1997. Fought on the U.S. Army Team "World Beaters" based out of Ft Hood, TX. Won the USAREUR Championship in Germany (super middle weight class) in 1998. Fought in South Korea, Kuwait, Germany, and throughout the southern U.S.. He had an overall total of 54 amateur fights.
Coaching experience: Coach Drew started coaching in South Korea in 2003, later moved back to the states and coached the WMD Boxing Team in Central Wyoming. In 2011 Coach Drew made the move to Oklahoma where he opened his own gym - Wind River Boxing. During his years coaching in Oklahoma he was responsible for coaching the now retired George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah who finished his career (34-3-3) and Oklahoma's undefeated super middle weight champion Marcus "Milk" Sanchez (7-0). Coach Drew has also worked with many pro and amateur MMA fighters to improve their striking game. Having worked with a variety of boxers including adults, kids, professionals, amateurs, and fitness enthusiasts; Drew's passion lies in working with people who have big goals and love to put their time and dedication in the sport.
Personal Note: "I'm a Native American enrolled in the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. I have 2 daughters, and we love to do anything that gets us out of the house and into the wilderness. We love to hike, fish, and run on country trails. I train my daughters to box as well, so yes -- I do have a huge passion for boxing!"

Making the walk with his fighter George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah to defend his belts

Coach Drew giving his team a post training pep talk in Oklahoma

Wrapping a young boxer's hands prior to competition!
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2-A-Week Monthly Plan
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If you are keen on improvement and consistent training this program will ensure that you're staying training with your coach! For full details check out the MONTHLY PLANS section on our POLICIES PAGE
3-A-Week Monthly Plan
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540
If you want to see real results then this is the plan for you! Meet three times a week with your coach at times that work for you. For full details check out the MONTHLY PLANS section on our POLICIES PAGE
MONTHLY PLANS --
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All monthly plans must be paid for in their entirety up front at the beginning of the month, each monthly plan lasts the duration of 4 full weeks (Mon-Sun) and can start on any Monday
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You must use your weekly allotment of sessions each week -- unused sessions/weeks DO NOT carry over, the 2/week plan averages out to $52.50/session and the 3/week plan averages out to $45/session
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The monthly plans were created for consistent people who want to see real results, at this price point you are committing to one full month. There are no refunds once you have paid for the monthly package and we are unable to carry over weeks/sessions because of work, travel, or emergencies
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Each week's sessions must be scheduled on the weekend, once the schedule is set we cannot guarantee that we will be able to reschedule you if something comes up but we will do our best
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We will do our best to get you scheduled at your desired times, if needed or if you so choose -- you can train with multiple coaches
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In the event that our coaches will be out of town for competitions we will let you know as early as possible and make sure we get you scheduled with one of our coaches at a time that works best for you

Coach Bek
Combat Sports Experience: Coach Bek began his martial arts career at the age of 12 with Judo and Sambo after he moved to Russia from his birth country of Tajikistan. Eventually, this led him to Combat Sambo at the age of 17, and a year later would make his professional MMA debut. A few years go by and MMA brings him to Thailand where he fell in love with Muay Thai and started his professional striking career and amassed over 40 fights. Bek has won multiple titles in Muay Thai, Combat Sambo, and MMA. In 2022 he had the opportunity to take a professional boxing fight and he did not hesitate to make his debut on less than a week's notice which he won by unanimous decision.
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Coaching Experience: At the age of 21 Bek started pouring his combat experience into coaching. He trained people of all ages and experience levels. He enjoys coaching people in styles of boxing, Muay Thai, and various grappling disciplines. Bek loves to help people reach their goals through physical activity and personal training!
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Personal Note: "When I am not training or coaching, I enjoy spending time with my friends at local restaurants and sharing experiences from my outdoor adventures. I love to camp in the mountains, spend time with my family, watch documentaries, and explore my surroundings! I believe that sports are a great social tool - when I work with people through personal training and coaching, I help them live a healthy and balanced lifestyle!"
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Bekhzod Usmonov holds a professional record of 10-4 in MMA and is currently working towards a spot in the UFC. He made his professional boxing debut in 2022 and plans on taking more boxing fights in the future; he is also the 2016 National Russian Combat Sambo champion

3 Time Muay Thai Champion at Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand, Bek holds a professional record of 37-5-1 in Muay Thai
With UFC interim Lightweight Champion Tony "El Cucuy" Ferguson

Coach Bek
Combat Sports Experience: Coach Bek began his martial arts career at the age of 12 with Judo and Sambo after he moved to Russia from his birth country of Tajikistan. Eventually, this led him to Combat Sambo at the age of 17, and a year later would make his professional MMA debut. A few years go by and MMA brings him to Thailand where he fell in love with Muay Thai and started his professional striking career and amassed over 40 fights. Bek has won multiple titles in Muay Thai, Combat Sambo, and MMA. In 2022 he had the opportunity to take a professional boxing fight and he did not hesitate to make his debut on less than a week's notice which he won by unanimous decision.
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Coaching Experience: At the age of 21 Bek started pouring his combat experience into coaching. He trained people of all ages and experience levels. He enjoys coaching people in styles of boxing, Muay Thai, and various grappling disciplines. Bek loves to help people reach their goals through physical activity and personal training!
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Personal Note: "When I am not training or coaching, I enjoy spending time with my friends at local restaurants and sharing experiences from my outdoor adventures. I love to camp in the mountains, spend time with my family, watch documentaries, and explore my surroundings! I believe that sports are a great social tool - when I work with people through personal training and coaching, I help them live a healthy and balanced lifestyle!"
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Bekhzod Usmonov holds a professional record of 10-4 in MMA and is currently working towards a spot in the UFC. He made his professional boxing debut in 2022 and plans on taking more boxing fights in the future; he is also the 2016 National Russian Combat Sambo champion

3 Time Muay Thai Champion at Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand, Bek holds a professional record of 37-5-1 in Muay Thai
With UFC interim Lightweight Champion Tony "El Cucuy" Ferguson


