Our Instructors

Head Instructor and founder of Gorilla Combat LLC, established in 1998

– Muay-Thai Boxing (Level 10: Instructor ): 26 years experience with amateur and professional bouts

– Boxing (USA): 16 years experience with amateur bouts

– Situational Awareness Forced Protection and Escape  / Haganah Combative Tactics (level 2): 10 years experience

Caleb has competed in Pro and Amateur Muay-Thai Boxing and Boxing matches in Amsterdam and in San Francisco. He has been professionally trained in Muay-Thai Boxing, Haganah (Self-Defense Applications & Tactics), and Boxing. Muay-Thai Boxing, Boxing and Self-Defense/Combatives are his training specialties. He instructs non-competitors (public), amateurs and professional fighters. He also conducts self-defense and protection workshops for women, men, the traveling professional, corporate and non-corporate as well as schools, organizations and other special groups.

Russ Youngquist:

Level 4: Muay-Thai Boxing. Brings 13 years of experience.

Boxing Instructor / Coach

I have competed and coached in Mexico and the US for the last 14 years. One of my favorite things about sparring is testing one’s offensive and defensive skills. After every session you leave the ring with new insights and goals.

Daelon Trigg: Muay-Thai Level 3

– Muay-Thai Instrtuctor

-Boxer Trainer

-Muay-Thai Trainer

Battle Creek, Michigan

3 years Muay-thai

-Muay-Thai competitive: 3-1-1

Matt Turek: BJJ Purple Belt- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / No Gi / MMA / Wrestling

Matt has been an Instructor and has competed in MMA events under Gorilla Combat since 2oo9.

Leads MMA and No-gi class at Gorilla.

Rob Cummins – Boxing Instructor

I started boxing in 2001 and my love for that has led me to pursue other martial arts to balance out my core competencies. I bring a strong fundamental knowledge to Gorilla’s Boxing program. I am passionate about skill growth, general fitness, and fun. I do my best to integrate all three into my classes.

“If you’re interested in competitive boxing, learning to defend yourself, or just becoming more physically fit, attending one of my classes is a great place to start!” – Rob

• Level 3 Muay-Thai: practitioner
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: practitioner
• Level 3: Krav Maga practitioner

Jim Hanson-

Martial Arts Practitioner since 1972.

Specialties include: Boxing, Wing Chun , Filipino Martial Arts, Practical Self-Defense and Firearms Training. Exp: Military Police Officer, Executive Protection Agent.