JJ Pugsley
Black Belt Professor under Dean Lister, JJ “Manimal” Pugsley, is a former pro MMA fighter with a 4-0 record. JJ teaches defensive tactics/ground fighting to Law Enforcement Officers from such agencies as the US Border Patrol & the San Diego & Denver Police Departments, as well as members of elite military units like Marine Force Recon, US Navy SEALS & Navy EOD.
Marc Montoya
Voted “Best Coach of the Year″ by the Colorado MMA Awards in 2012 AND 2014, Marc Montoya is a Certified Muay Thai Instructor by The United World Muay Thai Association under Kru Vut Kamnark. An accomplished fighter & instructor, Marc has been training, fighting & teaching around the Denver area for over 17 years. Marc primarily coaches the Pro/Ammy Fight team, which includes contracted UFC, Bellator, GLORY, World Series of Fighting, Titan FC, RFA, CFFC, PFC and Sparta Combat League fighters, among others.
Chase Hackett
Teaching alongside JJ is Professor Chase Hackett. Chase is a truly accomplished MMA fighter on the Factory X roster, holding a professional record of 6 wins/3 losses. Chase was featured on the Ultimate Fighters’ TUFLive 1. Chase currently trains as a part of the Factory X Pro Fight Team.
