Saturday, December 09, 2006

Clinch Academy Instructors


Luke Rinehart-Owner-Head Instructor of the Clinch Academy
Private Lessons = $100 an hour


Luke has dedicated 25 years of his life to the study of martial arts. Having trained in everything from Tang Soo do, Kenpo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts, Luke brings a plethra of knowledge to his instruction. Although Luke has also been very successful as a competitor, his greatest desire is to teach and inspire others to become true "Martial Artists".

Greatest Accomplishments:
2003 NAGA Battle at the Beach Pro Champion
2004 NAGA Battle at the Beach Pro Champion
2005 Superfight decision loss to Pablo Popavich

Watch Luke's Higlight Video here




Jacob Kirwan-Pro MMA Fighter-Purple Belt Jiu-Jitsu-Assistant MMA Instructor
Private Lessons = $75 an hour


Having been a wrestler since youth, Jacob has earned some considerable titles such as

12x Consecutive Junior State Champ in Deleware
4x Junior All American
3x High School State Place winner
1x High School State Champ

Within 2.5 years of Jiu-Jitsu/submission grappling training at the Clinch Jacob has won

1st place in the 2008 Naga World Championships 2 year Submission Grappling Division

1st place in the 2008 Mission Submission Advanced Division
2nd place in the 2008 Mission Submission Pro Division
1st place at 2008 Grapplers Quest U.S. Nationals Advanced light weight Division
3rd place in the 2008 Dog Fight in Dover Pro Division

Coming to the Clinch Academy in 2007 Jacob had already earned an Amature MMA record of 4-0 due to his high level of wrestling experience. After training at the Clinch for 2.5 years in Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Kick Boxing and MMA Jacob now has an amature record of 6-0 and a professional record of 5-1. (As of 12/09)


In his professional MMA career he has beaten Evan Delong by decision, and submitted both BJJ Black Belt Daniel Morales and Kevin Roddy who was a Kurt Peligrino Brown Belt.






Paul Mann-Pro MMA Fighter-Purple Belt Jiu-Jitsu-Assistant MMA Intructor
Private Lessons = $75 an Hour




















Other Instructors:

Josh Troy- Assistant Submission Grappling Coach
Nate Pailen-Assistant Youth Coach
Steve Connors-Assistant Youth Coach

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi Luke, this is Caitlin Comstock. I miss Jiu Jitsu so much, it was always and continues to be something that shaped my life and soul. Today Christine Lacagnina and I drove by your new studio to check it out and we are really happy for you. I hope to stop by sometime, or maybe take lessons over the summer. Best of luck in everything

Caitlin