MEET THE TEAM
Our Strong Style coaches are all leaders in and out of the gym. Each of us look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your Strong Style!
RICHARD BURMASTER
Owner / Head Instructor
- Coach Rich is a First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Jeremy Mahon
- He began training in martial arts at the age of 9, starting with Taekwondo, boxing and wrestling in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- He is a USA Boxing certified Coach, and a Certified Kettlebell Instructor.
- Coach Rich has experience in Kodokan Judo, Miletich Fighting Systems, Jackson’s Submission Fighting, and Army Combative’s
REGGIE RODRIGUEZ
Owner / Instructor
- Coach Reggie is a brown belt in jiu jitsu under Head Coach Richard Burmaster
- He has over 10 years of experience in strength/conditioning and brings a unique blend of programming, mixing elements of high intensity interval training along with MMA, BJJ and striking.
- Coach Reggie is a 15-year veteran in law enforcement and former Patrol K9 handler.
- He also assists with his department’s Hand-to-Hand and Ground Combat training class for police officers.
DoNOVAN CARRASCO
Owner / Instructor
- Coach Donovan is a brown belt in jiu jitsu under Head Coach Richard Burmaster
- He has been training and competing in MMA and BJJ for over 10 years
- Coach Donovan’s relentless style pushes teammates and students alike to perform at their very best
- Coach Don primarily teaches at our Richmond location
Raul Rodriguez
Instructor
- Coach Raul is a Black belt in jiu jitsu under Head Coach Richard Burmaster
- He has been training in Mixed Martial Arts for over 10 years and has 6 amateur MMA fights.
- Coach Raul primarily teaches at our Richmond location
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Classes | 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 5:30 - 6:30 PM: Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Adult Striking | 6:30 - 7:30 PM: MMA Fundamentals | 6:30 - 7:30 PM: Competition Class Striking | 6:30 - 7:30 PM: MMA Fundamentals | 6:30 - 7:30 PM: Competition Class Striking | |
| Adult Grappling | 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 7:30 - 8:30 PM Adult Competition Class No Gi Jiu Jitsu | 7:30 - 8 PM: Nogi Fundamentals | 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Competition Class No Gi Jiu Jitsu |