MMA Class

For those who are interested in competing in mixed martial arts, or those who want the training but do not want to compete, we offer the MMA Class, run by Lee Trombley. Students work boxing, kickboxing, clinch, takedowns against the wall, and ground work.  Classes are held inside our 23 foot MMA cage.

Students interested in training for mma competition also train in our boxing classes, no gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Combat Striking, MMA Strength and Conditioning, and Muay Thai.  Instructors include:

• Lee Trombley: Currently holds the #3 ranking in the state at 205lbs in Michigan Amateur MMA. Currently holds the Warrior Xtreme Combat, Spitfire Fighting Association, and Underground Fight Series 205lb belts. Lee is also a full time personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach that works with everyone ranging from beginners to pro fighters such as Bellator Heavyweight fighter Josh The Hammer Burns and Ohio based pro fighter Josh Shortstack Robinson.

• John Toth: The 2011 IBJJF No Gi Brown Belt World Champion.  Michigan’s only pro grappler.  He has an extensive competition record and has beaten numerous elite black belts, UFC vets, and ADCC vets in competition.  John made his pro debut on the pro grappling circuit at the Grapplers Quest All-Star Pro Challenge in 2008 where he won the Heavyweight division beating renowned Relson Gracie Black Belt Ricardo Migliarese in the finals. In 2009, he took third place at the same tournament.  In 2010, he took 2nd in the no gi World Championships.  John is one of the most sought out BJJ instructors in Michigan.

• Johnny Glover: Pro boxer that was once ranked 7th in the world by the WBO and hes a three time golden gloves champion. His amateur career includes 65 straight wins including 22 consecutive knockouts. Hes sparred Hector Camacho, Greg Coverson, and Floyd Mayweather.

• Daniel Levine: Dual green arm-band Muay Thai fighter, ranked by Lumpinee champions Saekson Janjira and Matee Jedeepitak. He was a rotating trainer at Saekson Janjira Muay Thai, and Siam Star Muay Thai, in Dallas.  In addition, Daniel trained with K1 Maxx dutch-style thai fighter Remy Bonnel, and Argentinian World Kickboxing Champ Diego DeVerra in Miami, FL.

• Eric Pearch: East West black belt, undefeated MMA fighter, personal trainer and BJJ brown belt, and founder of www.CouchToCage.com.

• Kema Minnich: current MECS Welterweight Champion, personal trainer and BJJ brown belt.

• John Hadeer: Amateur boxer and trainer of King of the Cage fighter Charlie Kohler; BJJ brown belt.

• Ryan Fiorenzi: Owner and Founder of East West Martial Arts.  The highest ranked BJJ practitioner in Michigan.  Over 24 years martial arts experience including a black sash in Kung Fu.

• Adlai Cleveland: undefeated MMA fighter, BJJ brown belt and holder of 5 black belts including East West black belt.

Check out our Adult Unlimited Schedule. Below is a short clip of an MMA fighter’s class, with two instructors practicing takedowns from the clinch.

Below is one of East West Instructor Eric Pearch’s MMA matches.