COACH DAVE GRANDY
Head Coach · Black Belt Instructor
Coach Dave Grandy has lived and breathed martial arts since 1984. From child prodigy to respected instructor, his journey began at age 10 — passion and dedication setting him apart from day one. By 13 he had earned his black belt. By 14 he was teaching alongside his instructor. By 21 he was running his own school in New York with over 300 students attending weekly classes.
Dave has trained in Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling — competing in hundreds of events and coaching athletes at every level. But what truly sets him apart is his connection with his students. His high-energy teaching style blends discipline with encouragement, and his students thrive under his mentorship — on the mat and in life.
To Dave, teaching isn't a job — it's a calling. After decades of leading one of the largest MMA programs in the country, he set out to build something special: a gym where Every person leaves taller, sharper and more confident than when they walked in.
"My mission is to help every student become more focused, confident, and unstoppable — and to make every class feel like the best hour of their week."