Michael Hodge is the founder of the Ultimate Bo weapon style. He's been studying martial arts since age seven, and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belts in Shotokan Karate and Song Moo Kwan. He has taught thousands of classes as an instructor in his own dojo and his father’s dojo over the years, and now currently works with home-study students around the globe. His goal is to help others reach their full potential.

Jon Hodge currently holds 6th Degree Black Belts in Shotokan Karate and Song Moo Kwan. He has taught martial arts for over 20 years. Master Hodge has studied many different forms of martial arts, and is also a Master Chi Kung and Tai Chi instructor. Master Hodge is well known as a teacher of self defense, self discipline, and most importantly to him – self improvement.

Dustin Koppel has been involved in the martial arts for over a decade, and has been teaching for 9 years. He began with Krav Maga and Muay Thai Kickboxing. Two years later, he got involved with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a competitor, he has won kickboxing championships in the light and super heavyweight categories.

Michael South is a 2nd Degree Black Belt Krav Maga instructor, and has been a student of the martial arts for over ten years. He also holds black belts in Taekwondo and Hapkido. He's the founder of National Martial Arts, an Oklahoma-based martial arts organization dedicated to making the world a better and safer place. He specializes in Krav Maga instruction and is an avid student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well as a competitor.

Sarah has a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and a Black Chevron in Ultimate Bo. She is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Youth Exercise Specialist. Sarah is a mother of five who loves spending time with her family, training in the martial arts, running, weight lifting, travel, and adventure in general.

Since 2003, Coach Nick Vasallo has trained in Aikido, Karate, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Krav Maga. He has won tournament medals and has competed in amateur bouts. Coach Nick practices Jiu Jitsu and is the head instructor of Muay Thai at Danville Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Kickboxing. He is a CMAT (Certified Martial Arts Teacher) and the creator of the GMAU's Muay Thai program. Coach Nick is sponsored by and an affiliate of Zebra Athletics, Iron Neck, RXT-1, DoubleUP Roller, and Punch King. He's also a college professor of music, married with two kids, composes/sings/plays guitar in two bands (Antagony and Oblivion), and owns WeNeedMerch.com - a custom apparel company.

Weston has a lifelong passion for health and movement. He has earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in kinesiology (the study of human movement) and is currently working on his PhD. When not filming Combat Strong, Weston is a professor at a local collage and coaches group fitness classes. He spends his free time finding new events or races to challenge his body and mind. He enjoys helping people learn and reach their goals.  

Seth Sullivan is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. He has been training in Shotokan for over 15 years. He is a family man, married with children, and has been in Christian ministry for over 15 years. His attitude is that no matter our belt level or years of experience, we're all still students. He encourages everyone to ask questions, to continue to train, and to always remember to enjoy the journey of becoming a great martial artist!