Coach Paul has been training martial arts since he was 11 years old. His love for the martial arts has prompted him to leave his career in the IT field and pursue his dream and open a school to share the lifestyle. He started training in tae kwon do at 11 and got his 1st degree black belt under Master Pena and Master George Burian. He has spread out his training in Kali and ranked under Guro Nate Defensor. He started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2003 and is currently a Black belt under Professor Eddie and Adem Redzovic out Team Redzovic Chicago. He started training Krav Maga in 2002 and is certified instructor under Krav Maga Worldwide and Alpha Krav Maga International. He is also lev II certified under Kru Tim Tokarz of Thai Boxing Association Midwest. Certified Law Enforcement Instructor. If he's not teaching, he finds time to train in Muay Thai, boxing , JKD/Kali, bjj and Krav Maga but his main goal and purpose is to empower people to improve their quality of life through martial arts.

Coach Bernie is a RN Care Manager by day and has been training a variety of martial arts for the past 15 years. In 2002 she started in Krav Maga under Master George Buruian and has her black belt and instructor certification under the Alpha Krav Maga International System under Master George and Coach Sam Sade. She is also ranked Black Belt training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Adem Redzovic. Level II certification under Kru Tim Tokarz of Thai Boxing Association. Certified Law Enforcement Instructor. Also actively training in boxing, MMA and no gi grappling. Her main goals in her practice is for self defense and fitness and teaches to help empower others to adapt martial arts into their lifestyle.

Top Level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Wresting, and MMA Coach

Glynmore is a Top Level MMA Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He is a season competitor in both Gi and Nogi. Glynmore is also one of the coaches for the Top Level Jiu Jitsu Competition Team, for both kids and adults. Having an Engineering background helps him breakdown the art for each individual body type and style. He truly enjoys studying multiple styles and techiques of Jiu-Jitsu

Chris competed professionally as a Mixed Martial Artist from 1998-2011. A school teacher during the day, Chris takes that same mindset into the gym. "There's something at Top Level for everyone, whether your focus is competing in one of the combat sports or if you're just looking to supplement a healthy lifestyle, they have it all and everyone can learn it".

With over a decade of experience and a diverse training background, Jessica creates specific, full functional training and weight loss programs by focusing on body alignment and development of muscular strength and endurance, as well as cardiovascular strength and endurance. Her background includes a BA in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Health and a Minor in Physical Education. Jessica is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist, and Weight Loss Specialist. Jessica is also certified under the Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200, and as a Krav Maga Phase A Instructor under Alpha Krav Maga International.

Top Level Purple Belt

Top Level Purple Belt