MMA, Jiu‑Jitsu & Muay Thai
in Cottage Grove, Oregon

Chad grew up in Cottage Grove and graduated from CGHS before becoming, in 2013 at age 19, the youngest pro MMA fighter from Lane or Douglas County. He competed professionally across six states with a background spanning MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and BJJ — earning his purple belt under Master Fabiano Scherner. His career began in 2010 and included 19 combined amateur and professional bouts. Now he channels that experience into developing the next generation of fighters and fitness athletes at Madhouse.

Leon has been training Judo since 1995 and earned his Judo brown belt, competing in roughly 15 tournaments including an Oregon State Games silver medal in the brown/black division. He wrestled for North Valley High School and served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Iraq. He began training BJJ at Team Quest under Master Fabiano Scherner in 2008 and received his black belt in 2025. He has been coaching youth martial arts since 2014 and was also a wildland firefighter. Leon plans to expand the adult Judo program — check back for updates.

Alex is a Defensive Tactics Instructor and Muay Thai instructor with over eight years of training under the late Ajarn Mike Walrath. He has also trained directly under Grandmaster Ajarn Chai Sirisute, founder of the Thai Boxing Association of the USA, and worked alongside coaches Greg Nelson, Bryan Popejoy, and Bryan Dobler. His progression-based teaching method makes Muay Thai accessible to adults and kids of all experience levels.

Steven began his Krav Maga journey in 2013 and has been a certified instructor since 2019. He is near completion of a Forensic Psychology bachelor's degree, which informs his emphasis on awareness, threat assessment, and the mental side of self-defense — not just the physical. His classes are designed for people who want practical skills, not a sport competition format.