Our Martial Art Instructors
Our professional instructors are highly trained in several martial arts disciplines.
All Head Instructors have 15 – 35 years of experience in the Martial Arts and are dedicated to bringing out the best in each and every student. Defensive Edge is a proud member of Blackbelt Schools International, MAIA (Martial Arts Industry Association), NAPMA (National Association of Professional Martial Artist). But more important than our blackbelt rankings and Championships is our students achievements! That is why our instructors continue to be students themselves. Our instructors continuously train, attend seminars, and research to improve our ability to help our students reach their goals.
Rick Alford – Founder of Defensive Edge
Josh Johnson – Owner and Head Instructor
Dave Lyons – Muay Thai Head Coach
Brandon Montella – Boxing Head Coach
Women’s Classes/MMA Fight Camps
Michelle Marques – Women’s BJJ Instructor
Larry Ruisi – Small Circle/RMA Head Instructor
Dana Sharpton – NoGi Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Mikey Titus – Head Youth Instructor
Jake Stats – Head Youth Instructor
Elias Diaz – Youth Instructor
George Demers – Youth Instructor
Ciano DeLucia – Muay Thai Coach
Jaden Alford – Youth Instructor
Calvin Dalton – Wrestling Coach (summer)
