ACADEMY
OUR PROFESSORS & INSTRUCTORS
Professor
Tom Theofanopoulos
Kajukenbo 9th degree, Grandmaster
Under Gaylord method, KAA.
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Brazilian jujitsu black belt 4th degree
Under Grandmaster Flavio Behring.
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Judo black belt 3rd degree under sensei Christine Lincoln Penick.
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Started training in martial arts in 1976.
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Started Oakdale MMA in 1988.
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In 2014, received the Califights lifetime achievement award.
Professor
Anthony Howard
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Black belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Undefeated Pro MMA fighter
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2017 Knock Out of The Year California Winner
Professor
Rolondo Velasco
19 years wrestling
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16 years kickboxing, Boxing
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16 years Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Black belt 1st degree, professor title
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10 years judo- Black belt shodan
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4 time MMA world champion
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Professional record 13-6-1
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National collegiate
Judo champion 2009
Instructor
Anthony "Whispers" Nakamsu
15 years of kickboxing
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10 years of Muay Thai
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Instructor of Adults Kickboxing/Muay Thai
Instructor of kids Kickboxing/Muay Thai
Professor
Chris Loh
As a child, Chris studied judo, karate and tae kwon do.
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25 years kickboxing
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15 years Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt
Instructor Brown belt 4 stripes