What Separates Us From The Rest? Our Coaches
If it wasn't for our great coaching staff we would be just another gym to chose from. All our coaches have over a decade of experience in their respective sports. Each of our assistant coaches work closely with our head coaches to ensure each person is learning and performing their techniques properly.
Whatever your aspirations are for yourself, or your child, our team of coaches will give you the attention you need and guide you in the right direction.
In the words of one of our coaches, - "We're in your corner."
Whatever your aspirations are for yourself, or your child, our team of coaches will give you the attention you need and guide you in the right direction.
In the words of one of our coaches, - "We're in your corner."
Buddy Clinton
Professor/ Head Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt The head of our Jiu Jitsu program and Professor, Buddy Clinton is a 3rd degree Black Belt under the Legendary Royce Gracie. Very little known fact about Buddy, he is actually one of the first practitioners awarded a Black Belt by Master Royce Gracie. Along with being a decorated Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Buddy also competed in MMA compiling a professional record of 10-5 (with all 10 of his victories coming by the way of submission). He is the current King of The Cage welterweight Champion. Along with his accolades from competition, Buddy is also a local hero to our community. He is a Cherokee Marshall, certified in FLETC Defensive Tactics (teaching our local law enforcement defensive tactics), and a certified G.R.A.C.I.E. instructor. |
Jeremy BishopJiu Jitsu Instructor
Brown Belt A 20 year Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician September 1997-September 2017 (retired). Jeremy has served our country in 3 combat deployments; Iraq 2007-2011, he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars ( V-device), 1 Purple Heart, the Navy and Marine corps Commendation Medal ( V-device). Along with his military accolades, he is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt. Jeremy taught the kids, beginners, and wrestling classes at Capitao Jiu-jitsu and MMA located in Ft Walton Beach, Florida, under professors Danny Ruiz and Daniel Silva (2012-2016). From 2016-2017 Coach Bishop was relocated to Imperial Beach, California where he quickly became the assistant instructor to Professor Bryce Shepard-Mejiaat at Odin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jeremy has found great success in competition; winning Gold at the prestigious IBJJF NYC 2015. Recently Jeremy won Gold at the AGF Nationals (Tulsa 2018) he also took 3rd In the Alabama Jiu Jitsu open. |
Cesar PonceWrestling/Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Purple Belt The owner of Soaring Eagle Fitness, Cesar is no stranger to the mats. He has grappled for 16 years and competed on the collegiate, national, and world levels. A decorated wrestler, Cesar is a Southern Regional Runner up, National Qualifier, and California wrestling state placer. In Jiu Jitsu, Cesar is a Purple Belt under the legendary Royce Gracie and has won multiple tournaments. Most notably The Los Angeles International Open, beating competitors from Korea, Brazil, and Israel on his way to gold. He won the 2015 AGF National tournament at Ultra Heavyweight along with multiple local tournaments. Along with his competitive accolades, he also holds a Masters Degree in Kinesiology, a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, and an Associates Degree In Kinesiology. |