Owned and operated by John Shaddock, Shaddock MMA offers boxing and mixed martial arts classes for all fitness levels, and also offers gaijin ryu style jiu jitsu training, provided by Master Lee Epperson.
Our Instructors
John Shaddock, boxing & MMA instructor
- Fought as a competitive amateur for 8 years
- Toughman contest Semi-Finalist
- Runner-up, Vermont State Golden Gloves Tournament
- New England Diamond Belt Champion
- NY State Private School Bronze Medalist as a high school freshman
- Has a 4th Kyu in aikido, has had training in Shorin Ryu, and has fought as a kickboxer
- Winner, Battle of Baltimore no GI Jujitsu Championship
- 21 years of instruction experience, white collar boxing for people of all fitness and boxing levels
- USA Boxing Certified Coach
- NAHF Certified in Plyometric Training
- Certified, Personal Training (Certificate III & IV- registered through Fitness NSW)
Master Lee Epperson, gaijin ryu-style jiu jitsu
- Soke of Gaijin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
- President, World Combat Arts Federation
- Recognized as Hachi-Dan (8th Dan) in Gaijin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu by:
- United States Martial Arts Association 1/1/2000
- Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association 6/1/2000
- World Combat Arts Federation 06/02/2001
- The Hoteikan Dojo 10/6/2001
- Long Island Judo & Martial Arts Association 5/19/2002
- American Federation Of Jujitsu 12/2002
- North American Ju Jitsu Federation 01/15/2003
- Eagle Tiger Federation 1/23/2003
- International Federation Of Modern Jiu-Jitsu 3/6/2003
Testimonials
This is what some of our members have to say about John and Master Lee's backgrounds and the gym's unique approach to training:
"John’s MMA and boxing classes are superb. My husband and I have made training with him part of our weekly training regiment. His classes are both rewarding and challenging. I truly enjoy going to his classes as they are both fun and an excellent stress reliever. I would highly recommend training with John."
Boxing class in action
"I've known John for a couple of years now and took his fitbox class before becomming a member of the fight team he has been putting together. The classes he teaches are great and i feel im always learning and improving during them. More importantly as a coach John is very dedicated to providing those he teaches with the tools and motivation to succeed in whatever their goals are..."
"John runs a really great class that is open and friendly, even for females. I managed to lose over 80 lbs without even trying just because it was so fun. I didn't realize how hard I was working...and that's specifically because of John's great teaching!"
"John's boxing class is a great alternative to the traditional gym work out. His program is always changing to keep you from getting into a routine and having your body get used to the same repetitive motion. I like the fact that John has a lot experience with boxing/MMA, unlike some trainers who take a one day seminar and are 'certified' to teach a boxing class. John also a great patience and pride with the youth classes he teaches. There is nothing greater than a child in a sports type of atmosphere. When a child is involved in a boxing/martial arts type training, it instills focus, discipline, and self motivation."
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