Staff
Professor Mario Correa
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Professor Mario Correa learned early on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and being physically active. After competing in several sports, Mario took an interest in Judo, practicing for two years and winning several, local competitions. In 1992, Mario met Ralf Gracie, a friend of the family, as well as Ryan and Renzo Gracie, both Ralf’s brothers. Their passion and dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu caught Mario’s attention. It wasn’t long before he, too, was learing the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which would become his life-long passion.
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Professor Duane Ludwig
Professor Duane “Bang” Ludwig is the founder and Head Instructor of the BANG Muay Thai system. If you are looking for the very best instruction in Muay Thai Kickboxing, look no further. Duane is a legendary fighter, not only in Colorado, but throughout the world. Duane starting practicing Muay Thai when he was 15 years old and today is a top contender in the UFC. Duane is known worldwide for his striking abilities, which are rivaled only by his passion for teaching the Art of Eight Limbs.
Coach Tony Basile
Tony Basile is the founder and general manager of the 303 Training Center. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and brings his lifelong dedication to the gentle art to everything he does. Tony is know as a truly gifted BJJ artist, teacher and coach.
Coach Ryan Walden
Ryan Walden is a pro MMA fighter and BJJ brown belt. His background in athletics makes him an exceptional martial artist and trainer. Ryan is dedicated to helping people through build better lives through the pursuit of excellence in martial arts.
Coach Lucas Hebert
Coach Lucas Hebert is a former Division II wrestler and wrestling coach as well as a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His enthusiasm for the grappling arts is contagious and his talent for teaching comes through whenever he’s on the mat. Lucas enjoys competing in both gi and no-gi grappling tournaments.
Coach Philip Basile
Coach Philip Basile brings a calm and patient presence to the mat and provides an excellent role model for his junior students. He holds a blue belt in BJJ and loves teaching kids and helping shape young leaders.
Coach Vic Brabo
Coach Vic Brabo teaches boxing and fitness and conditioning at 303TC and makes a personal point of pride to help people get into great shape both physically and mentally.
Coach Kyle Wheeler
Coach Kyle Wheeler says, “Jiu Jitsu changed my life. Everything I do and Everything I am is better because of my Jiu Jitsu. All things are jiu jitsu. Softness in opposition to hard. Infinite possibilty opposed to defeat. The path found while lost. A state of simply being.”
Coach Lauren Sugihara
Lauren Sugihara began various martial arts at a young age but began seriously training muay thai in 2005 under Clarence Thatch, and Roxy Richardson. She then also began training under the supervision of Mark Kumuro and World Champion Joe Schilling of the Yard when she moved to Los Angeles. Her muay thai record currently is an undefeated 5-0 two wins by way of TKO and three by way of unanimous decision. The only thing she enjoys as much as fighting is helping other people to train and get in shape. She has been coaching women and men in both kickboxing and conditioning. Modeling since the age of eighteen all over the USA, Asia, England, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Lauren, knows what it takes to stay in shape and how to achieve fitness goals both for aesthetics and for performance. She has studied traditional nutritional concepts but has adopted a paleo based nutritional plan for herself and clients that heads great health results. It is her passion to help others overcome obstacles in their lives as she has had to do and to reach their full potential in the ring or just in life.