Frank Cucci
Frank Cucci is the Founder and Head Instructor of the
LINXX Academy of Martial Arts. He is a veteran of the
elite U.S. Navy SEAL Team and has over 25 years of martial
arts experience. He is considered by many to be one
of the most experienced, highly skilled, and well-rounded
Martial Artists in the country.
Some of Mr. Cucci's qualifications include:
- Full Instructor certification in Kali (the
Malay art of Stick and Knife fighting) under Dan
Inosanto.
- Full Instructor certification in Jeet Kune
Do (art & science of fighting created by Bruce Lee)
under Dan Inosanto.
- Senior Instructor certification in Thai
Boxing under Master Chai Sirisute.
- Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro
Sauer.
Dan Brooks
Lead Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt
Training at Linxx since 1995
Martial Arts Styles
Muay Thai
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Kali
JKD
Personal Achievements
- Certified Instructor under the Thai Boxing Assoc. of America
- Started Teaching at Linxx at the age of 15
- Performance award, Pacific Northwest Muay Thai Camp 2005
Ian Alexander
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Training since 2000
Certified Master and Junior LINXX Instructor
Coach of the LINXX Muay Thai Competition Team
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Muay Thai
Kali
JKD
Personal Achievements
- Associate Instructor under the Thai Boxing Assoc. of America
- WKA Amateur U.S. National Champion - Muay Thai
- 2005 IKF Central East Regional Champion International Rules
- Performance awards from the Pacific Northwest Muay Thai Camp 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007
Evan Taylor
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
Training at Linxx since 1995
Head Instructor for the LINXX Capoeira Group
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Muay Thai
Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Capoeira
Kali
Personal Achievements
- Associate Instructor under the Thai Boxing Assoc. of America
- Competed in 2007 WKA Amateur Muay Thai Championships
- Competed in 2005 IKF Central East Regional Championships
- Red / Blue Cord for Grupo Capoeira Brazil
- Performance Award, Pacific Northwest Muay Thai Camp 2003
Nestor Bayot
Instructor
Black Belt in Muay Thai and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Training at LINXX since 1996
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Personal Achievements
- 2004-2005 U.S. Representative at Brazil Vs U.S. Challenge
- 2004 Brown Belt Lightweight Gold Medalist and National Champion
- Competed in the 1998 MMA Event
- Competed in the 2002 MMA Event
Steve Raynor
Instructor
2nd Degree Black belt
Training at LINXX since 1995
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Muay Thai
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Boxing
Personal Achievements
- 5 time Virginia Free Fighting Champion
- 2 time King of the Ring Champion
- 2 time Rage in the Cage Champion
- Fire and Ice NHB Champion
- Professional Boxing Record of 2-1
Mackens Semerizer
Instructor
Black Belt
Training at LINXX since 2005
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Muay Thai
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Boxing
Personal Achievements
- 1999 Florida State Placer
- 1999 AAV Wrestling Runner Up
- 2005 Virginia Golden Gloves Runner Up
- 2007 WKA National MMA Feather Weight Champion
- CageFest Feather Weight Champion
- 2008 Gustavo Muchado Invitational Lightweight and Absolute Champion
Scott Turner
Instructor
Thai Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Training at LINXX since 1994
Martial Arts Styles Practiced
Muay Thai
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Kali
JKD
Personal Achievements
- Certified instructor under the Thai Boxing Association of America
- Performance Award at the Pacific Northwest Muay Thai Camp in 1995 and 1999
- 1996 Battle at Bayside Mixed Martial Arts Middleweight Title Holder
- 4 time winner of the Virginia Free Fighting Championships
- Extreme Challenge 22 Four Man Tournament Runner Up
- 2002 Pam Am Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt Division Silver Medalist |
