Known as the MMA Professor, Charlie teaches
accredited MMA and Muay Thai classes at
Arizona State University .
Currently, his is the only program in the country where
students can receive college credits for studying Mixed
Martial Arts and Muay Thai. The friends
and colleagues that Charlie has trained and fought with over
the years were practicing MMA before MMA was ever a
technical term. He has witnessed, and been a part of, the
evolution of this sport and training style since its
inception.
Charlie is known as a tough, but fair,
instructor – who provides challenging and exciting training
methods for serious martial artists, combat athletes, and
Muay Thai or MMA fighters. He is a
skillful teacher and coach, and he goes well beyond the
normal methods of training and fighter preparation.
Charlie believes in providing the most complete and
comprehensive martial arts and fitness education possible to
his students.
His instructional courses and seminars in
Close Quarter Combat and Functional Strength Training have
been attended, and recommended, by State, Government, and
Private Agencies.
Having been a
professional NHB fighter for 12 years in the U.S. and
overseas, Charlie has a wealth of actual experience and
practical knowledge to pass on to students and fighters.
At 6’1”, and 270 lbs., he was recognized as a
ferocious heavyweight in the ring, cage or on the mat.
Charlie retired from competition as an NHB champion, with
over 150 fights, and more than 70 knockouts. He now fully
devotes his time to teaching his craft to his students, and
coaching fighters and combat athletes.
Professional Profile:
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United
States Muay Thai Association: Arizona State Director,
Kru
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Ward’s
Living Weapon Fight Science: Owner,
Chief Master Instructor/Trainer, Kru
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Sun
Devil Combat Sports Program: Head
Coach, Chief Master Instructor/Trainer, Kru
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Team
Apocalypse MMA Training: Training Consultant for Team
Apocalypse fighters and coaches.
Publications:
Charlie has
written and published books and articles about martial arts,
combat training, and various areas of athletic and strength
training - and has plans to write and publish several more
books. He writes monthly articles for
Fight News Unlimited that address various areas of training
for fighters and fans alike.
Written Works Published:
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Amrajutsu, The Combat Art
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Keep Your Child Safe
and Strong - A Guide to
Children’s
Self-Defense and Abduction Prevention
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Keep Yourself Safe and Strong - A Guide
to Women’s Self-Defense and Rape Prevention
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All Martial Arts are NOT Created Equal
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The Crucible of Victory
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Learning vs. Re-Learning
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Boxing vs. MMA
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The Principles of Victory
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There Is No Off-Season
Written Works Not Yet Published:
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Tai’kor -
The Complete Way
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Tai’kor
Instructor’s Manual
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Warrior Fitness
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Warrior Nutrition
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A Warrior’s Wit & Wisdom
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Need a Weapon? Become
One!
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The History and Evolution of Martial Arts
