Graeme (Black Belt Under 4th degree Black Belt Dave Ginsberg) has been involved with martial arts since 1997. Graeme started boxing while finishing his MS in Sports Science. He quickly became a certified boxing coach and began giving group and private lessons in 1999. After Graeme finished his Masters he began working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has served as Harvard Universities Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ferrari Formula 1 Strength Coach, Strength Coach to Olympic Swimmers, Boxers, and Gymnasts, Professional Rugby Team (Hunslet Hawks RLFC), fitness and figure competitors, and many high level college athletes.
Graeme also designed and brought to market a piece of exercise equipment (The Omni Ball) and a nutrition bar (The Heat Bar). While working as a strength coach Graeme was introduced to Michael Varner (Professional MMA Fighter). After working with Michael for a number of months Graeme was introduced to Michaels MMA team. It was from these introductions that Graeme Began to expand his Martial Arts Training.
Graeme, while being a strength coach, went to become a student and began his MMA Study. Graeme continued to work his boxing but quickly fell in love with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Graeme has always approached martial arts with a view towards MMA and Self Defense. After a few years of study and competing Graeme quickly became sought after by his peers to help them get ready for upcoming competitions and/ or fights.
Graeme had come full circle from coach to student back to coach but always approaches things with a students wonder and open mind. This has led to multiple MMA Champions and Grappling Gold Medals. Graeme has been fortunate to work with the likes of: UFC Vets Sean “The Cannon” Gannon, John “Doomsday” Howard, Kenny “Ken-flo” Florian, Peggy Morgan, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Pride Vets Mario “Zen Machine” Sperry, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Bellator Vet Lance “The Bull” Everson, CFFC Vets Michael Varner, Mike Littlefield, Bobby Dias, IFL Vet Nate “The Future” Lamotte, BKFC vet Sheena Star Boxers Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, Legendary Coaches Mark Dellagrotte, Kru Toy Sityodtong and Dave Ginsberg.
