Meet the Dog fight mma team

Hi, I’m professor shane

Head Instructor - Jiu jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA

martial arts Qualifications

IBJJF Black Belt/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Black Belt / Isshin’ryu Karate

Black Belt / Oki’te Karate

Brown Belt / Kyokushin Karate

Berserker Muay Thai Kru

Started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA back in 2009, dedicating many years to refining and mastering the craft. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the renowned Andre Terencio of the Brazil 021 affiliate, a respected and prestigious lineage in the sport. In 2022, he was promoted to first degree black belt, and in 2025 he was elevated to second degree black belt, given and certified by Grand Master Monsor, further solidifying his expertise and lifelong commitment. As a professional Jiu Jitsu fighter he has competed in well over a dozen MMA fights, consistently showcasing his technique and toughness inside the cage. Beyond competing, he has coached more than 100 amateur and professional fighters across MMA and Muay Thai disciplines, while also training hundreds of Jiu Jitsu athletes of all levels. A multiple-time champion at purple, brown, and black belt divisions in various Jiu Jitsu organizations, he also boasts multiple reigns as the 175-pound MMA champion and currently holds the #1 contender spot at 155 lbs. His martial arts credentials extend further with black belts in Ishinryu Karate and Oki-Te Karate, plus a brown belt in Kyokushinkai, reflecting a well-rounded, disciplined, and formidable martial arts pedigree.

coach Carl

Israeli krav maga instructor

martial arts Qualifications

Certified Krav Maga Instructor /Israeli Krav Maga Association

Certified Instructor/Israeli Tactical School

Certified Executive Protection Agent

Certified for global shipboard service as a Maritime Security Operative

Law Enforcement Krav Maga Instructor / CT707

Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant who proudly served 30 years in the United States Marine Corps. Deployed to numerous locations worldwide, including multiple intense combat deployments and prolonged forward operations. Holds certification as a Krav Maga Instructor through the prestigious Israeli Krav Maga Association, with advanced training in close-quarters combat and defensive tactics. Also a certified instructor for the renowned Israeli Tactical School, delivering high-level instruction in tactical planning and execution. Qualified Executive Protection Agent with extensive experience protecting high-profile individuals in complex, high-risk environments. Certified for global shipboard service as a Maritime Security Operative, ensuring safety and security in international waters and port operations. Trained extensively alongside various elite Israeli agencies and IDF Special Forces, gaining unmatched tactical expertise and real-world operational experience.

coach shane

wrestling instructor

Academic & Combat Sports Credentials

        B.S. in Anthropology with focus in medical and nutrition.Certified Instructor/Israeli Tactical School

      National Tournament Competitor: NHSCA National Wrestling Championships.Certified for global shipboard service as a Maritime Security Operative

     Multi-Time Open Champion: multiple 1st-place finishes at Open tournaments across Ohio

Coach Shane brings an elite foundation of wrestling grit, endurance, and top-tier tactical mat awareness to our coaching staff. Raised in the legendary wrestling landscape of Northeast Ohio, Shane competed for Barberton High School in Ohio’s Division I—the state’s largest and most punishing athletic classification. His wrestling background provides our students with the explosive takedowns, heavy top pressure, and relentless scrambling ability required to dominate in modern MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Academic & Combat Sports Credentials

    •    B.S. in Anthropology with focus in medical and nutrition.

    •    National Tournament Competitor: NHSCA National Wrestling Championships.

    •    Multi-Time Open Champion: multiple 1st-place finishes at Open tournaments across Ohio

    •    Championship Consistency: He was a back-to-back OHSAA Division I Sectional Finalist and Runner-Up, capturing individual silver medals at both 132 lbs and 126 lbs.

    •    Elite District Qualifier: His postseason dominance routinely advanced him deep into the brutal Mentor District Championships bracket, where he famously authored a historic 15-13 double-overtime victory, cementing his reputation for unbreakable mental toughness.

Applicability to MMA & BJJ

Wrestling is the ultimate steering wheel of any fight, and Coach Shane specializes in breaking down how to dictate pace and fundamentals for all ages. His academic background in medical anthropology and nutrition adds a unique layer to his coaching, allowing him to help athletes optimize their weight cuts, fueling strategies, and overall physical performance. He understands the exact grind it takes to build functional combat athlete conditioning. Whether you are looking to weaponize your takedown defense for the cage, develop an unstoppable top-control game for Jiu-Jitsu, or build the elite physical conditioning of an Ohio Division I wrestler, Coach Shane has the blueprint to get you there.

Brazilian Jiu jitsu instructor

coach tanya

martial arts qualifications

Four-stripe brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Nine years of continuous training and discipline.

Trained under Professor Shane since white belt.

Top-5 finisher in four bodybuilding competitions.

Head of the women’s program at Dog Fight MMA.

Experienced instructor guiding students with patience and intensity

Coach Tanya has been training under Professor Shane since she was a white belt, and from day one her commitment was obvious and unwavering. Her passion for the art of jiu-jitsu has driven her to dedicate herself fully, and through relentless training, strict discipline, and continuous refinement for the past nine years she has risen to a four-stripe brown belt. Alongside her focused mat work, Coach Tanya has stepped onto the stage in four bodybuilding competitions, consistently placing in the top five — a clear testament to her dedication, discipline, and both physical and mental toughness. Her ultimate passion is sharing her skills with others, guiding students with a blend of patience and intensity, and helping them steadily progress on their own jiu-jitsu journeys. That is why she leads the women’s program at Dog Fight MMA, where she inspires confidence, growth, and resilience in every athlete she coaches.

Meet our team

  • Desiree

    Operations Manager / Co-owner

    Desiree is an Army veteran from the small island of Guam who, after leaving the military, spent two and a half years training in Israeli Krav Maga to sharpen her self‑defense skills. Over the past three years she has also trained consistently in Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu and Muay Thai, building a well‑rounded striking and grappling foundation. During that time she served for two years as a Jiu‑Jitsu tournament coordinator, gaining valuable hands‑on insight into the inner workings of the tournament circuit. Beyond her martial arts credentials, she brings more than a decade of professional experience in marketing and office management.

  • coach Tanya

    Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    Coach Tanya has been training under Professor Shane since she was a white belt, and from day one her commitment was obvious. Her passion for the art of jiu-jitsu has driven her to dedicate herself fully, and through relentless training and discipline for the past nine years she has risen to a four-stripe brown belt. Alongside her mat work, Coach Tanya has competed in four bodybuilding competitions placing in the top 5, a testament to her dedication, discipline, and physical and mental toughness. Her ultimate passion is sharing her skills with others, guiding students with patience and intensity, and helping them progress on their own jiu-jitsu journeys. Which is why she is in charge of the women’s program for Dog Fight MMA.

  • Coach Josh

    Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    With over 14 years of dedicated service in the United States Marine Corps, including a solid decade as a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, Joshua Svenson brings unmatched discipline and expertise to the mats at Dog Fight MMA. Recently earning his Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he boasts more than four years of committed BJJ training, blending technical mastery with an unwavering passion for teaching. Joshua is deeply committed to developing others both on and off the mat, seeing it as an honor and a true privilege to help students grow in skill, confidence, and discipline through the transformative power of martial arts.

  • coach jose

    Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/ Wrestling Caoch

    Jose, 20, hails from Miami, Florida, and has dedicated nearly a decade to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, proudly holding a blue belt. For him, BJJ stands as more than just a sport—it's a deep-rooted family tradition and an integral part of his identity. Beginning his journey on the mats at just 11 years old, Jose also spent four years wrestling, sharpening his grappling skills and competitive edge. His tenure as a U.S. Marine instilled a level of discipline that seamlessly translates into both his training and teaching methodologies. Fueled by a passion to give back, Jose aims to share the discipline, confidence, and sense of family that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has bestowed upon him, guiding others to grow and thrive within the art.