Instructors

SUDA: Impacting Lives and Making Lives Impactful!


SUDA prides itself on having World Class Instruction. Our goal is not simply to teach others to punch, kick, and grapple, but to help them become overall better people. Character development is number one in the quest to become number one. Our instructors are world renowned athletes and coaches. Whatever your goals may be in the martial arts or fitness, the SUDA family will help you achieve them.
MASTER RON "TASHI" HILL - OWNER/FOUNDER
Over 31 years MA experience
Over 21 years MA Instruction
Owner/Founder of SUDA MMA Academy
Owner/Founder of USA Combat Grappling Alliance/World Combat Grappling Alliance
Founder of SUDA Martial Arts Systems
Founder of the World Combat Grappling Alliance system
Head Coach USA Federation of Hand to Hand Fighting (Rukopashni Boi) HSIF 2010 - 2011
Head Coach USA Sambo (Combat Sambo) FIAS 2011
Head Coach USA Team ARB Army Style Hand to Hand Fighting (Army Rukopashni Boi)
Head Coach Team SUDA MMA
Head Coach Team USACGA National Team
Former Head Coach of Team USA Pankration US National Team 2008-2011
MASTER JAMES "RENSHI" HILL - OWNER/FOUNDER
Over 27 years of MA Experience
Over 17 years of MA Instruction
Owner/Founder of SUDA MMA Academy
Owner/Founder of USA Combat Grappling Alliance/World Combat Grappling Alliance
Founder of SUDA Martial Arts Systems
Founder or World Combat Grappling Alliance System
Head Coach USA Federation of Hand to Hand Fighting (Rukopashni Boi) HSIF 2010 - 2011
Head Coach USA Sambo (Combat Sambo) FIAS 2011
Head Coach USA Team ARB Army Style Hand to Hand Fighting (Army Rukopashni Boi)
Head Coach Team SUDA MMA
Head Coach Team USACGA National Team
Former Head Coach of Team USA Pankration US National Team 2008-2011
COACH EFRAIN VAZQUEZ - YOUNG SPARTANS HEAD INSTRUCTOR/STRIKING INSTRUCTOR

Why did I start Martial Arts?:

 

I started martial arts to be like my cousin. We were always mimicking TV shows and movies and then my uncle signed him up for Hapkido. I wanted to do it too. So, not too long after he started,  I started too.
 

What has SUDA done for me?:

 

SUDA in many ways has given me my life back. I found the school during a rough time in my life and if i didn't get back into martial arts I don't know where I'd be. It's given me confidence, a place where I can really be myself, a second family, and a sense of purpose. It's not just a place that I go to learn how to fight. I've learned how to be a better person, I've learned the importance of respect, honor, and most of all I've discovered what I want to do for the rest of my life. 

 

Favorite Quote about Martial Arts:

 

"I live, breath, eat and sleep martial arts. No matter how much I learn, there is always something new to discover and that's the beauty of Martial Arts. It's who I am and it's what makes me want to be a better person." ~ Me


* 17 Years of Martial Arts

* 1st Degree Black Belt - Combat Grappling

* 1st Pankratiastis Black Belt - Pankration

* Brown Belt - Hapkido

* Purple Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

* Purple Belt - UWO Submission Grappling

* Purple Belt - I.S.M.M.A.

* 2007 Iron Tiger Challenge - National Tournament Champion - San Shou

* 2009 FILA World Championships (Siaulai, Lithuania)

     - Silver Medal - Polydamas

     - Silver Medal - Fighting

     - 4th Place - Grappling

     - World Champion Team Member

* 2010 Arnold Martial Arts Festival (Columbus, OH) (National Tournament Champion - San Shou)

* 2010 Rukopashnii Boi (Russian Hand to Hand) World Cup (2nd Place - Fighting)

* 2010 Sport Accord Combat Games (Beijing, China) (4th Place -Fighting)

* 2011 Rukopashnii Boi (Russian Hand to Hand) World Championships (2nd Place - Fighting)
* 2011 USA Combat Sambo - Team Member
COACH JAMES BRADY - LIL' SPARTANS HEAD INSTRUCTOR/HBFIT INSTRUCTOR

Why did I start Martial Arts?:

 

I started martial arts for self protection reasons, which is why I started in Hapkido and I did that for 2 years. After 2 years I decided I wanted to get into the competition aspect of martial arts and that is when I started to train in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What has SUDA done for me?:

 

SUDA has given me the chance to live my dreams. It first started by changing my life into something more meaningful then just sitting around and playing video games. Then it grew into a heart felt passion that has burned inside of me ever since. SUDA has given me the opportunity of a life time with being able to be on the student side and competing all over the world as well as being a coach and fitness instructor to pass my knowledge on that I have learned here at SUDA.

Favorite Quote about Martial Arts:


"If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee

* 5 years of Martial Arts
* Black Belt - Combat Grappling
* Black Belt - Pankration
* Blue Belt (2 Stripes) - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
* Blue Belt (2 Stripes) - UWO Submission Grappling
* Blue Belt (2 Stripes) - I.S.M.A.A.
* 2011 Rukopashnii Boi (Russian Hand to Hand) World Championships
     - National Team Member
* 2011 Rukopashnii Boi (Russian Hand to Hand) World Cup (3rd Place)
* 2011 USA Combat Sambo - Team Member