Meet the trainers

Kurt Liechty is our Tactical Strength and Conditioning trainer; a trainer for what he calls "the tactical athlete." When cops, military personnel, and firefighters need a trainer, this is guy they go after. Kurt served in the military for 8 years including a combat tour to Afghanistan. With his military background and training as a police officer, he's not your average personal trainer. His goal is to help everyone become fit to fight, ready in body and in mind for any battle life throws in the way.

Javier Ortiz is a competitive amateur boxer and USA Boxing Certified Coach,. He started his training in 2016 with a focus on boxing and is the current Golden Gloves Heavyweight Regional Champion. Javier enjoys training with all types of boxers including beginners just trying to learn a new skill, self-defense minded professionals, and seasoned fighters. He believes successful self-defense and boxing is all about learning and practicing fundamentals.

Marcus Johnson (BJJ Black Belt) has been an ardent student of self-defense and a practitioner of martial arts for over 12 years. His primary focus has been on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which has also allowed him to meet and train with several members of the law enforcement community. Jiu-jitsu and self-defense in general have been and continue to be his passion. His devotion to self-defense and desire to help create safer communities has allowed him to teach many different groups throughout Utah as well as other states.