Nick Sacoulas
- Began Training in Martial Arts in 1983 - Over 25 years experience
- Founded Progressive Martial Arts in 1995
- Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu under SiFu Dan Inosanto
- Full Instructor in the Filipino Martial Arts Fu under SiFu Dan Inosanto
- Full Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
- Associate Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson
- Full Instructor Level 3 | Katipunan 2 in Sayoc Kali under Tuhon Chris Sayoc
- Guro in Dog Brothers Martial Arts under Guro Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny
- "Raw Dog" - Member of the Dog Brothers Pack
Other Accomplishments:
- Sayoc Whip Instructor under Tuhon Chris Sayoc
- Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning - International Sports Sciences Association
- Certified Fitness Trainer - International Sports Sciences Association
- UFC Trainer / Coach - UFC 42
Eric Ruiz
- Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu under Sifu Nick Sacoulas
- Associate Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
- Associate Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsuunder Professor Rob Gutierrez
- Experienced Fighter in numerous Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, San Shou, San Da, Boxing, Submission Wrestling, & Brazilian Jiu-jitsu events
- Active Fighter (118-126 lbs.)
Brandon Bennett
- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie & John Danaher
- Brown Belt in Judo under Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi
Kathryn Sacoulas
- Program Director
- PMA Little Dragon Program Instructor
Other Accomplishments:
- Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience
- Masters in Public Health (Columbia University)
Saif Waryah
- Began Training at PMA in 2004
- Apprentice Instructor in Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu under Sifu Nick Sacoulas
- Apprentice Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
SWAT Team
PMA's SWAT Team consists of adult students who have demonstrated the highest level of performance and character in and out of the school. Members of the SWAT Team assist in classes and at PMA events while also participating in our Instructors Training Program. Monthly meetings provide team members with the proper training to assist and teach in classes while also affording them the opportunity to gain some extra training time for their own growth and development as well. Hand selected by our main instructors, team members have the distinct honor of being on the PMA SWAT team and can, if they choose, continue on a path that would lead to a career in martial arts.
Youth Leadership Team
PMA's Youth Leadership Team consists of students from our Teen Program who have demonstrated the highest level of performance and character in and outside of the school. They portray the image and leadership that we hope all our youth strive to live by.
Students on the Leadership Team are required to assist in youth classes, at PMA events, and in community service projects throughout the year. Team members meet weekly to learn how to instruct while also learning about leadership skills such as perseverance, discipline, respect, problem solving and other tools for success in life, both personally and professionally. A vital part of our staff and the PMA family, the Leadership Team serves an important role in the school and therefore only students who have been recognized as fit by all the instructors are invited.