REAL SELF DEFENSE
AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
B r e n t w o o d, T N
615 - 661 - 5595
"The instructors here are very professional and serve as great role models for my children."
Jenny, Martial Arts Mom
Daniel Klapheke
Owner/Master Instructor
Mr. Daniel Klapheke is the owner of Elite Martial Arts of Brentwood. He has over 26 years of Martial Arts experience and has been teaching professionally for over 15 years. Mr. Klapheke is a 5th degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kenpo Karate, a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Black Belt in American Kenpo, has trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ten years and holds a Blue Belt. He is also a certified Krav Maga instructor, has extensive training in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Modern Arnis (Filipino stick and knife fighting). Always learning and bringing it back to his students, he and his wife, Alisha, have traveled the country to learn the latest fighting techniques from legends like Royce Gracie, Matt Hughes, Dan Henderson, Cung Le and more. He is also the author of the book, The Character Coach.Alisha Klapheke
Co-Owner/Head Instructor
Mrs. Klapheke has been training in martial arts for 9 years holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Elite Mixed Martial Arts and a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. She is skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Krav Maga. She also has a master's degree in education. After teaching elementary school for 5 years, she has made the commitment to teaching martial arts full time.Walt Gordon
Instructor
Mr. Gordon has been training in martial arts for 7rs. He holds a second degree black belt in Elite Martial Arts system of self defense and fighting, making him well versed in Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga.
Patrick Spoletini
Instructor
Mr. Spoletini has been training in martial arts for over 3 years. He holds a black belt in Elite Martial Arts system of self defense and fighting making him well versed in Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga.
Angelina DeLuca
Assistant Instructor
Angelina has trained in martial arts for 8 years and hold a Second Degree Black Belt in Elite Martial Arts system of self defense and fighting, making her well versed in Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga.
Steven Huntress
Assistant Instructor
Steven has trained at Elite Martial Arts for 3 years and is well versed in Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Krav Maga.
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