Next Level Martial Arts & Fitness

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MMA Coach and Athletic Condition Coach

 Greg Thompson was a top amatuer MMA fighter, and has dedicated himself to becoming a top-level trainer. He has a well-rounded background in martial arts, training Thai Boxing with Jeremy Wijers and BJJ with Eban Kaneshiro the last couple of years. A BJJ Blue Belt and 2002 Oregon BJJ champion, Greg has competed in the FCFF, Desert Brawl, and Sportfight MMA promotions. He has also trained extensively with top-level strength and conditioning coaches such as Kevin Kearns (Kenny Florian's strength coach) to bring a complete conditioning program to Next Level Martial Arts. A very experienced cornerman, Greg has cornered fighters at local MMA promotions as well as fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coaches:

 Eban Kaneshiro is a BJJ Black Belt and professional MMA fighter.  He has extensive competitive in both MMA and BJJ, highlighted by a silver medal at the Pan Americans and  competing in the Mundials.  He has fought some of the best in MMA, including Uriah Faber and Rani Yahya.  Eban brings top-notch technique to the students and fighters of Next Level Martial Arts.

Kurt Shrout is a BJJ brown belt under Eban Kaneshiro.  He places 3rd at the Abu Dhabi trials in 2009, and won his division at the Pan American championship in 2009.  Most importantly he is a “super” guy.

 Thai Boxing Coach:

 Kuhn Kru Jeremy Wijers brings almost 20 years of coaching and fighting experience in the explosive art of Thai Boxing.  He is one of only 15 people in the nation to hold the title of full instructor with the Thai Boxing Association.  He has trained fighters in both Thai Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts.  We are fortunate to have him with us at Next Level Martial Arts.

 Wresting Coach:

 Eddie Dahlen is a top amateur MMA fighter and current FCFF Featherweight champion.  He was a high school All-American and NCAA All-American wrestler.  He was also a runner up in the PAC-10 tournament.  If you are looking to add strong takedown/wrestling to your grappling/MMA game, Eddie is the guy to train with.