Eddie Abney
Owner, head BJJ and MMA instructor
3rd degree black belt under GFTeam. Bang Muay Thai black belt.
Certified: SafeSport, First Aid and CPR
The people who'll coach you
Method is owned and run by Eddie and Michelle Abney. They opened the gym in 2007 and still lead classes today.
Michelle Abney
Owner, head instructor, kids competition coach
2nd degree black belt under GFTeam. Top 10 US women, North American Grappling, 2003.
Certified: SafeSport, First Aid and CPR
Adult program coaches
Ed Cihlar
BJJ and MMA instructor. BJJ black belt
SafeSport
Greg Fischer
BJJ and MMA instructor
First Aid and CPR
Maik Ferrante
BJJ and MMA instructor
First Aid and CPR
Manuel Farfan
BJJ instructor
Kids program coaches
Chris Richards
Kids BJJ and Muay Thai instructor
SafeSport
Erik Redman
Kids BJJ and Muay Thai instructor
First Aid and CPR
Ryan Williams
Kids BJJ instructor
SafeSport
Trevor Green
Kids BJJ instructor
SafeSport
Jen A.
Kids BJJ instructor
SafeSport, First Aid and CPR
Matt Sherinsky
Kids BJJ instructor
Our code of conduct
We've been committed to a safe space for our students since we opened in 2007. Every coach follows a written code of conduct, so the gym stays safe and professional for everyone, especially kids.
Raise a concern anonymously
If something about a coach or the gym doesn't sit right with you, tell us here. All concerns go directly to the owners. Only include your contact info if you want an owner to reach out to you.