INSTRUCTORS
CHLOE PADILLA
The Fight Coach
Chloe Padilla has participated in martial arts for the past 10 years, achieving her brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as previously fighting in Mixed Martial Arts. She is the head instructor of our Mixed Martial Art Chloe is also our tournament coach and fight manager and leads our competition prep classes.
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Chloe has trained anyone from local tournaments to Bellator and Invicta fights, and leads our nutritional and weight cut program. She has her Bachelor's in Health and Human Performance, Master Personal Trainer, CPR/AED, MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach, Accredited Interscholastic Coach Certifications, and her Sports Nutrition Specialization. For information about booking fighters and private instruction, please ask for Chloe at (865) 705-6456.
TREVOR LINDERMAN
The Professional MMA Fighter
Trevor has a background in wrestling, and has wrestled as long as he can walk! He is a former All American wrestler, Tennessee Top 100, and collegiate football player. Trevor aspires to be a UFC fighter, and attends or teaches at almost every class. He is a Professional Light Heavyweight and holds belts for Aries Fight Series, Impact Fight League, New breed and NAGA as well as an ADCC Gold Medalist.
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Trevor is also our head private instructor and takes clients starting as young as three years old. He loves sharing is vast knowledge of martial arts with others and also coaches wrestling at Central High School.
FRANKIE PADILLA
The OG Strength and Conditioning Coach
With over 30 years of experience in the business and 20 years in martial arts, Frankie is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a former MMA fighter. He is the head of our strength and conditioning program, and has trained anyone from kids to professional athletes including UFC, Bellator, Invicta, PFL, and more.
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Frankie has his Master Personal Trainer certifications through NCEP, NASM, and ACSM as well as his MMA Strength and Conditioning certification. You will see Frankie participating in our Gi classes and constantly improving those around him. For Strength and Conditioning sessions, please ask for Frankie.
JARED COX
The Gi Man
Jared has been with FBS Combat Club since the beginning! Jared comes from a judo background, and is currently a purple belt. Jared has his personal trainer certification, as well as his CPR/AED. You will frequently see Jared helping out in our jiu jitsu classes and assisting at tournaments!
KRICKETT JONES
The WMMA Queen
Krickett has a background in karate, taekwondo, wrestling, and about anything else you can think of! She was formerly a Tennessee State Champion wrestler and currently holds a featherweight WMMA belt. You'll often find her teaching wrestling or striking, and she coaches wrestling at Central High School.
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Krickett is also a private instructor and takes clients for wrestling and striking! When she's not teaching, you'll find her welding or excelling at a new hobby!
RYAN DAVIS
The Tarikoplata Master
Ryan is the definition of a jiu jitsu dictionary. Leading our no-gi program, Ryan is consistently bringing new moves and information to the mats! He is currently a purple belt and holds belts for New breed and NAGA. Ryan is also one our tournament coaches and will accept being referred to as John Wick.
BRODY FORD
The Wrestling Kid
Brody eats, breathes, and never stops talking about wrestling, and is currently training as an MMA fighter. Nicknamed "The Bone Collector", you can often find him on the mats for any and all classes. Brody was previously a Tennessee State Placer for wrestling, and he currently coaches with Central High School.
CHRIS BUSH
The Muay Thai Guy
Chris currently trains Muay Thai and MMA, and he has an extensive background in all martial arts. Chris is a technical striker and loves to spar, no matter who or where. He currently teaches with our Muay Thai program, and he is often seen perfecting his technique on and off of the mats.
GREGG THOMPSON
The 4th Degree Black Belt
With over 30 years of jiu jitsu experience, Gregg currently holds a 4th degree black belt under Master Marcio Simas with Gracie Barra. Gregg is the founder of our Gi program at FBS Combat Club and previously ran his own academy with Gracie Barra in Clermont, Florida. Gregg was previously a marine and with the special forces, and is now a personal trainer at Frankie's Body Shop under the name Valhalla Training. Next time you see him, take a moment to ask him about his Hellcat.