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David Wright

  • Owner Wright’s Gym & Krav Maga Pittsburgh
  • Veteran Police Officer
  • Honorable Discharge, US ARMY
  • Master Fitness Trainer (US Army School of Physical Fitness), Certified Personal Trainer (Cooper Institute) Certified Martial Arts Instructor/Specialist (ACMA), Master Instructor- Police Defensive Tactics & Taser, Instructor- Firearms, Verbal Judo, & OC pepper spray. Certified Krav Maga Worldwide Instructor & Force Training Instructor,  Instructor graduate of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Gracie Combatives for Law Enforcement
  • Numerous awards and championships in bodybuilding, powerlifting and combat sports.

Bill Ogden

  • Chief Personal Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Honorable Discharge, US ARMY
  • Former Military Policeman
  • Over 30 years experience in health club management, ownership, and personal training.
  • Numerous awards and championships in powerlifting, strongman type events, and bodybuilding.
  • Free Consultation & Mini Workout to any new and interested individuals. Call 412-719-6281

Bob Mazuer

  • Sales
  • Honorable Discharge, US ARMY (11th Airborne)
  • Head of Wright’s Gym Activtrax Program- www.activtrax.com
  • A lifestyle committed to physical fitness. At 72 years young Bob is an example for all to follow!

Rick Buker

  • Sales
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Published Author “Total Penguins: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the Pittsburgh Penguins”, Triumph Books, Nov. 2010 & "100 Things Penquins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die", Triumph Books, Oct. 2011
  • Accomplished artist- Check out our art gallery. Rick’s paintings are for sale. Contact Rick for paintings you maybe interested in having him do for you!

R. Parker Johnston

  • Retired Inspector- US Marshals Service (Witness Protection & Special Operations Group)
  • Honorable Discharge, US Army (Airborne Ranger, 3 tours Vietnam)
  • Certified Fitness Instructor (Cooper Institute)
  • Numerous training in defensive tactics, self-defense, fitness, and firearms.
  • Instructor and creator of our ABS class. This class is extremely popular and loved by (beginners to advanced) members. It works!

Stephen Stotmeyer (aka "Phaisaan")

  • Certified Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor (USMTA), Official USKBA Thaiboxing Coordinator, Appointed to America Boxing Commissioners Muay Thai Committee
  • International/Professional Fighter: WKA US Muay Thai FW Champion, WKA US Amateur Kickboxing LW Champion, USKBA LW Amateur Muay Thai Champion and numerous other titiles/championships
  • Married, father of two and currently workin gon his PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh.

Michael Saldutte

  • Veteran Police Officer
  • Outstanding athlete and football player (Bethel Park High School & Westminster College)
  • Certified Police Defensive Tactics Instructor and Firearms Instructor
  • Certified Krav Maga Worldwide Instructor
  • Awards and competitive in powerlifting and submission wrestling

Timothy Matson

  • Veteran Police Officer
  • Standout football player (Sto-Rox High School & Duquesne University)
  • Certified Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Certified Krav Maga Worldwide Instructor
  • Actively trains in mixed martial arts

Mark DeLuca (aka "Diamond Heart")

  • Certified Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor (USMTA)
  • International/professional fighter: TBA-SA Muay Thai Super LW World Champion, USKBA Muay Thai Super LW US Champion, Has fought in the UK, Thailand, and throughout North America
  • Graduate of Central Catholic HS in Pittsburgh

Brad Mihalyi

  • Black Belt in BJJ under Professor Pedro Sauer's BJJA & Sensi Sonny Achille SCMA
  • Champion competitor in martial arts with over 20 years experience in martial arts
  • Instructor graduate of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Gracie Combatives for Law Enforcement
  • Instructor in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Professor Pedro Sauer and Sensi Sonny Achille

Galen Spielman

  • 2 stripe Blue Belt
  • Active competitor in regional, national, and international events
  • Trained under multiple IBJJF and ADCC world champions
  • Experienced instructor

 Josh Valentine

  • 23 years wrestling experience
  • Assistant Wrestling coach :Carlynton High school
  • 2011 WPIAL Assistant Coach of the Year
  • Military: 2 time Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

Jesse Valentine

  • 23 years wrestling
  • Head Jr High Wrestling Coach: Carlynton Jr/High school
  • 2011 WPIAL Junior High Coach of the Year
  • Military: 2 Time Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran 

Christine Hosie

  • Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor
  • Hath Yoga (Strength & Flexibility)
  • Beginner to Advanced
  • Years of experience

Jeannie Dimerling

  • Licensed massage therapist (Pittsburgh School of Massage/Advanced Massage)
  • Skilled in various modalities of massage (Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy,  Reflexology, & Thai Massage
  • Experienced with a variety of walks of life...General population, specific needs...pro athlete
  • CPR certified

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