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Instructors

Brad Pole (Owner/Head Instuctor)
Brad Pole is the original founder of Primal Fighting Systems, LLC. Brad is a veteran of 10+ Professional and Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Cage fights. Brad is the only Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter on the shore and has fought and won championships all over the country. Brad is the former Rage in the Cage Lightweight Champion (Phoenix, AZ), former Combat in the Cage Featherweight Champion (NJ and Delaware), and former USAMMA Lightweight Champion (Washington State). Brad established Primal Fighting Systems in 2007, and has a goal of making TEAM PRIMAL a top contender among MMA facilities in the country.

 

 

C.J. "Ryno" Swanson (MMA, Submission Grappling)
Ryno was added to the Primal Fighting Systems coaching staff in 2008. Ryno brings over 10 years experience in Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Kickboxing. Ryno holds a Brown Belt in Judo and has competed in many grappling tournaments around the country. Swanson is currently undefeated as an amateur MMA fighter and will be making his long awated Pro debut in 2009. He is also self described as "The coolest guy at Primal Fighting Systems." Which is still being debated.

 

Kevin Killian (Judo, BJJ)
"The Cowboy" Kevin Killian comes to Primal Fighting Systems with an impressive resume. Kevin is a Judo Black belt who trained under legendary Penn State Wrestling and Judo Instructor Hachiro Oishi who was a member of the Japanese Olympic Judo and wrestling team. While training under Master Oishi Killian became one of the top Judoka in America. Kevin is a two time Collegiate All-American capturing 4th in 2000 and 3rd in 2001. Killian is credited as being the first undergraduate to ever receive a black belt from Master Oishi. After a successful Collegiate career in Judo Killian looked toward Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where he has attained the ranking of Blue Belt. Killian has also been successful in Mixed Martial Arts, capturing the Valley Fight League (VFL) Middleweight title this past May.

 

Matt Payne (Muay Thai)
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Joe Bialk (BJJ)

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