Our Instructors
Tom Clare
Head instructor/ Co-Owner/Head kids instructor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu second degree Black belt under 5th degree Black Belt professor Luigi Mondelli of America Top Team Danbury CT. Judo Brown Belt Coach Tom has over 14 years of Striking/MMA experience He has been training Martial arts for over 13 years
Kelz Kirker-Clare
Head female instructor/Co-Owner/Co-Kids instructor
Four stripe purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Strong by Zumba instructor Has been training MMA, Submission grappling, Wrestling, Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 9 years. Kelz is a huge part of our kids program especially our Mini Warriors.
Rian Kirker
Wrestling Coach/Kids co-instructor
Coach Rian is a College Wrestler with over 100 Varsity wins in his HS career. Rian is also a 4x All American Wrestler and went to Fargo in his Junior year. Rian was on Varsity wrestling for 4 years (Covid sadly took a season away) and has trained Jiu Jitsu for over 11 years. Rian is a beast when it comes to putting wrestling and Jiu Jitsu together. Coach Rian is currently continuing his wrestling journey with Utica university while he is getting his degree to continue to coach after college. Coach Rian loves coaching our athletes to bring out the best in them.
Matt Morris
Wrestling coach
Coach Matt is a 3x Section 9 Champion, 2x NYS placewinner, 2019 NY Greco-Roman State Champion, and compiled 129 wins throughout his high school career. He competed at Millersville University as a Division II wrestler, earning 2x Division II Scholar All-American honors. As one of the 2024-2025 Team Leaders of Millersville Wrestling, he brings leadership and high-level competition experience in order to, help athletes sharpen their skills.
