Steve, head instructor of our Children's Judo program, was a member of the 2004 Collegiate National Championship Judo Team at Cumberland College and has been involved in this Olympic sport since the age of 7. With a blackbelt in Judo and a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Steve's dedication to the grappling arts has earned him national recognition for his competitive accomplishments listed below:
MMA Mixed Martial Arts fight record of 2-0
2005 Collegiate National Silver Medalist
2003, 2004 & 2005 Mid-West Collegiate Champion
2 x America's Cup Judo Champion
5 x Tennessee State Judo Champion
2 x Kentucky State Judo Champion
2 x Mississippi State Judo Champion
5 x Bluegrass Judo Gold Medalist
4 x Frayser Open Judo Gold Medalist
2 x Cumberland College Classic Gold Medalist
3 x University of Tennessee Judo Champion
2003 Arnold Martial Arts World Championships Gold Medalist
2004 & 2005 Arnold Martial Arts World Championships Gold Medalist (161 lbs. & 178 lbs.)