Matt Tran is a professional MMA fighter and elite coach with over 20 years of experience in Catch Wrestling and Muay Thai. A "Certified Shooter" in American Catch Wrestling, Matt carries a rare lineage, training under Jon Strickland with direct roots back to Martin “Farmer” Burns. With a professional record of 13-2, Matt has won titles across the US, Thailand, and Singapore, including the Fight Lab and TN State Bantamweight championships. As Head Coach, he balances real-world fight experience with a disciplined focus on skill mastery and mental toughness.

Highlights & Credentials:

• Professional Mixed Martial Artist

• Certified Shooter in American Catch Wrestling

• Over 20 years of combat sports experience

• Professional MMA and Muay Thai record of 13 wins and 2 losses

• Fight Lab MMA Bantamweight Champion

• Tennessee State MMA Bantamweight Champion

• Patong Stadium Winner

• Multiple time NoGi Grappling Champion

• New Breed Ultimate Grappler Absolute Champion

• Multiple time Catch Wrestling Champion

• Catch Wrestling Alliance Singapore Absolute Champion

• Frank Gotch World Catch Wrestling Tournament Champion

• East Coast Martial Arts Tournament Champion

Heather Tran is a certified Human Movement Specialist and ISSA Master Trainer with nearly 20 years of experience building resilient athletes. Since 2006, she has blended strength training, mobility, and athletic conditioning to help clients move better and train without pain. Specializing in elite youth development and sport-specific performance, Heather’s coaching focuses on correcting movement dysfunctions and enhancing longevity. Her background is rooted in high-level competition: she is a former elite Spartan athlete with 14 top-ten finishes and a longtime competitive runner. She also brings the grit of Muay Thai and Catch Wrestling into her training philosophy.

Credentials & Highlights:

• ISSA Master Trainer

• Certified Human Movement Specialist

• AFFA Group Fitness Certified

• RYT 200 Yoga Teacher

• Spartan SGX Coach

• OCR Coach

• Sports Nutrition Certified

• Personal Trainer Certified since 2006

• Former elite Spartan Race athlete with 14 top ten race finishes

• Longtime competitive runner with extensive endurance and race experience

• Trained extensively in Muay Thai and Catch wrestling

Tyko Tran is a multi-sport athlete who grew up on the mats and in the water. With a foundation in Muay Thai and Catch Wrestling from a young age, Tyko is also a decorated competitive surfer, holding multiple contest wins and an East Coast Regional Title. He competes nationally with USA Surfing and the ESA, honing his skills at Flagler Beach and Wadsworth Skatepark. This deep background in surf and skate allows him to bridge the gap between land-based training and performance in the water. As an instructor, Tyko uses surf-skate drills and intentional movement to help surfers of all levels build balance, flow, and confidence.

Highlights & Specializations:

• East Coast Regional Surfing Champion

• USA Surfing & ESA National Competitor

• Expert in Surf-Skate fundamentals & technique

• Lifelong background in Muay Thai and Catch Wrestling

• Focused on making surfing approachable, functional, and fun.