Our Instructors
Mike Barnard
MMA: Head Coach
Also coaches MMA in Philadelphia with Marquez MMA. This gym includes several UFC Fighters in addition to fighters from other top promotions.
Barnard Fight System: Founder/Master Instructor
Police Defensive Tactics: Lead Instructor
7th Dan Black Belt -Taekwondo (Grandmaster): Dan Certifications include USTA (President/Grandmaster Richard Chun), Korean Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan (President Jae Kyu Chon), Richard Chun Taekwondo Headquarters (President/Grandmaster Fred Kouefati), and Kukkiwon.
4th Dan Black Belt - Hapkido (Master)/ Certified WHA International Instructor
Certified (President/Grandmaster Tae Jung)
Former Taekwondo competitor and Kickboxer
Kim Barnard
Women’s Kickboxing: Head Coach
Police Defensive Tactics: Instructor
4th Dan Black Belt -Taekwondo (Master): Dan Certifications include USTA (President/Grandmaster Richard Chun), Korean Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan (President Jae Kyu Chon), Han Ho Martial Arts (President/Grandmaster Mike Barnard), and Richard Chun Taekwondo Headquarters (President/Grandmaster Fred Kouefati)
Certified Richard Chun Taekwondo Headquarters Instructor
Certified (President/Grandmaster Fred Kouefati)
1st Dan Black Belt - Hapkido: Certified - Han Ho Martial Arts (Master Mike Barnard)
Cole Barnard
MMA: Coach
Current Pro MMA Welterweight Fighter
In addition to his training at Secret Weapon MMA, Cole regularly trains in Philadelphia with Marquez MMA as part of that team.
Former Taekwondo competitor with numerous first place wins.
4th Dan Black Belt - Taekwondo (Master): Dan Certificates include USTA (Grandmaster Richard Chun), Kukkiwon, Han Ho Martial Arts (Grandmaster Mike Barnard)
1st Dan Black Belt - Hapkido: Dan Certificates include World Hapkido Association (Grandmaster Tae Jung) and Han Ho Martial Arts (Master Mike Barnard)
Matt Acquista
BJJ (MMA Program): Head Coach
Boxing (MMA Program): Head Coach
Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Black Belt: Certified - Daniel Gracie
IBJJF Competitor – Team Renzo Gracie
USA Boxing Certified Amateur Boxer
NYC Golden Gloves Competitor – Judah Brother Boxing Club
Ricky Scott
MMA Wrestling: Head Coach
Owner of Deep Roots Wrestling Club
Coach Scott’s credits include:
4x Section 9 Champion.
3x NYS Place Finisher.
2x NYS Champion.
NHSCA Senior Nationals All American.
Team USA Dapper Dan and Dream Team Selection Full Scholarship NCAA D1 MMA
Athlete at University at Buffalo.
Anzy Dumornay
Barnard Fight System – Instructor
1st Dan Black Belt - Barnard Fight System. Certified: Han Ho Martial Arts (President/Master Mike Barnard)
Certified Kru Muay Thai -20 years training experience
Krav Maga - 4 years training experience
Nihon Goshin Aikijujitsu -Purple Belt
Gino Lucas
Barnard Fight System – Instructor
1st Dan Black Belt - Barnard Fight System. Certified: Han Ho Martial Arts (President/Master Mike Barnard)
Krav Maga - 9 years training experience
Close-Quarter Combat Training-
Sgt. United States Marine Corps
Anthony Schulterbrandt
Barnard Fight System – Instructor
1st Dan Black Belt - Barnard Fight System. Certified: Han Ho Martial Arts (President/Master Mike Barnard)
Krav Maga - 9 years training experience
Zach Rosenthal
Youth MMA – Assistant Coach
Current Amateur Lightweight MMA Fighter