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Chris Sutton is owner and the founder of the United Martial Arts and Fitness Academy and creator of the C.O.B.R.A. Self Defense program.
 
Chris Sutton - Owner and Instructor

Chris Sutton is a certified A.C.M.A Martial Arts Instructor and a life time Professional Martial Artist with over 20 years of training and teaching experience.
 
The A.C.M.A (American Council on Martial Arts Education) certification is given and endorsed through the Coopers Research Institute and N.A.P.M.A ( National Association of Professional Martial Artist).

In the field of Martial Arts and Self defense education these accreditations are recognized as one of the highest and most professional certifications you can achieve.
 
Chris trained in the Chinese & Japanese Martial Art systems, specifically Kung fu and Aikido, earning Multiple Black Belts. After many years in the Chinese and Japanese Martial Art systems Chris began to train under World champion Kick Boxer Jim Graden, with further influence from the legendary champion Joe Lewis In the Elite Kickboxing System earning another Black Belt.
 

As a professional reality combat Instructor Chris is most recently recognized for his effort in the creation of the cutting edge self-defense program C.O.B.R.A.
 
Chris has become a lifetime student of professional Martial Arts and Self defense training, philosophy and continuous education.
 
Member of M.A.T.A -Martial arts teachers association. Chris has also trained and collaborated with Hall of fame Martial Artist - Sifu Brian Spiegel
 

Brief summary of Additional Professional Experience

*Certified and experienced Law Enforcement Officer-City and County,

*Corrections Officer

*Boot Camp Drill Instructor,

*UBC Instructor,

*Head Instructor of the United Martial Arts Academy

*15 time gold medallist in the I.L.E.G. Olympic Games.

*Author - The psychology of self defense

*Self Defense Representative - Kids Day America


 
Norine Troupe - Manager and Instructor

Norine has been the facility Manager at Chris Suttons UMAF for approximately 3 years. She has an extensive background in the fitness Industry as well as the Martial arts.
Brief summary of Professional Experience:
  • Fitness Instructor -8yrs
  • Personnel Trainer /Nutritional coach
  • UBC Inst
  • Program Director
  • C.O.B.R.A graduate
  • Assistant C.O.B.R.A Inst.
  • Assistant Martial Arts Inst
  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts
     
    Dan Janniksen
    Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
     
    Marilyn Melendez
    After School Coordinator
     
    Katie Harrison
    After School Instructor
     

     
    Meghan Mitchiner
    After School Instructor
     
    James McCaw
    After School Instructor
     
    Kim Black
    Fitness Instructor / Coach
     
    Dawn Moore
    Fitness Instructor / Coach

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