The Dax
Mixed Martial Arts TrainerDax grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has wrestled 11 months a year since the age of nine. He was coached by Tony Russo and Roy Pittman in Portland, Oregon and grew up training with the likes of Chael Sonnen, Jenz Pulver, Curtis Stout, Matt Lindland, Randy Couture, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Daniel Montanha and many of the best wrestlers the U.S. has to offer.
Dax was an all-American wrestler and competed at the Division-1 NCAA level while in college. He has also represented the United States on Team USA when he competed in China, Mongolia, Russia, Germany, France, Austria, Scotland, and England. He's been hired all over the country as an instructor and clinician for “ground and pound” style of MMA, the style most wrestlers are known for.
He's trained members of the Kansas City, Missouri SWAT Team, Undercover Unit, Gang Unit, and Regional Police Academy. He's coached many students all the way down to high school athletes and has even worked with thousands of children beginning at the age of three at his nationwide clinics and camps.
His hard nosed, straight forward, head-to-head style of MMA is what gives him the reputation he respectfully holds today. Dax earned two college degrees and is studying for his doctorate degree at Cleveland Chiropractic College. He's an avid promoter of straight forward nutrition, physical fitness and optimal health.
If you're looking for a no-nonsense approach to healthy living, Dax is the trainer for you. He is very direct and knows how to get you in shape quickly. His dynamic personality will keep you smiling and laughing while still putting you through some of the best workouts you have ever experienced. Without a doubt he'll keep you interested in working out with his constantly changing training techniques. Dax will teach you everything you are willing to learn about a seasoned competitors' style of fighting, fitness, and mental state of toughness.