Travis Tooke
E-mail: kingwoodmma@gmail.com
Professor
Our school is trained under a nationally recognized program created by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Black belt, Travis Tooke. He is also one of the first handfuls in America and first in Texas to receive his BJJ Black belt in Brazil under Carlos Gracie Jr., the head of International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation and Gracie Barra.
Martial Arts Background:
Over three years head instructor at Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts,
Over 12 years training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Submission Wrestling,
Over two years training in Judo,
One year training in Collegiate Wrestling,
Over seven years teaching experience for both children and adults,
Over 4 years training law enforcement officers,
Experience training professional mixed martial arts fighters including UFC fighters Andrew Craig, Melvin Guillard, Carlo Prater, Tyrone Woodley, Travis Lutter and UFC and Pride fighting veteran Yves Edwards,
2008 NAGA Instructor of the Year
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Tom McCusker
E-mail: kingwoodmma@gmail.com
Head Coach
Coach Tom has spent the past 20 years training and competing in different combat sports from Boxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Submission Grappling. He went on to win the 1993 Houston Golden Gloves, 1996 Houston Silver Gloves,has competed in some of the largest Submission Grappling tournaments in North America, and has trained with UFC fighters Andrew Craig, Tyrone Woodley, Yves Edwards, and Strikeforce fighter Todd Moore. Coach Tom has been training with Professor Travis Tooke since 2005 and still continues to further his education in the martial arts. Since retiring from the competition scene, Coach Tom has taken from these different combat fighting styles and incorporated them into his own fighting system, McCusker’s Ultimate Fighting System. He currently trains multiple MMA and grappling Champions, is the Lead Instructor and head of the fight team at Kingwood MMA.
As a program instructor, Coach Tom is known for his in-depth instruction and knowledge of technique.
As a MMA trainer, Coach Tom is known for his strategic fight plan development and knowledge of the MMA sport. He has the ability to spot the holes in a fighter’s game and what the fighter needs to overcome his opponent.
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Coach Michelle Paez
E-mail: kingwoodmma@gmail.com
Boot Camp Instructor, Jiu Jitsu/Kickboxing Instruc
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Coach Travis Black
E-mail: kingwoodmma@gmail.com
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
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Coach John Haydon
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Muay Thai Instructor, Fight Team
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Coach Joe Whichard
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Muay Thai Instructor, Fight Team
Joe began his martial arts training in 2005 while working towards his associates degree in Health Science. He joined Elite MMA where he learned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under black belt Eric Williams. After achieving the rank of blue belt, Joe competed in several grappling tournaments.
Joe was given an opportunity to teach children's Jiu Jitsu at UCMA Academy in Houston. This is where he discovered the art of Muay Thai. Under instructors Kru Pong and Kru Ramon, he dedicated most of his free time to learning the technique, discipline, and culture of Thai Boxing. Joe tested his skills by entering many amateur "smoker" fights. He enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge with anyone willing to learn while he remains a student of this ever evolving sport.
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