NOVA Mixed Martial Arts Staff

   


 

CHAU BUI
Women's Fitness Head Instructor/ CrossFit Instructor

Chau actively participates and has competed in women’s sports-related activities such as obstacle course competitions and fitness/figure events. She has judged fitness shows such as Musclemania Nation's Capital & Fitness America/Ms. Bikini America Pageant and the Ultimate Fitness Challenge.

She is a Level 1 Cross Fit and Kettle Instructor and also trains regularly in Thai kickboxing, uses Kettlebell Workouts, resistance training, and body weight exercises as part of her cross training program. With her National Strength & Conditioning Association's Personal Trainer Certificate, she plans to assist the instructors in a strength & conditioning program for fighters/competitors.

Chau has her B.S. and M.B.A. in Business & Mgmt and had previously worked 10 years for a large international organization in Washington DC. Currently, she devotes her full time to NOVA Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness, supporting the team to bring the best there is to offer in mixed martial arts training in the Washington DC metro area. She also does personal training. www.trainwithchau.com

 

 

 

 



TOMMY MEYERHOEFFER
Manager

Tommy used to work for 106.7 WJFK in Washington, DC and trained with NOVA MMA/TLI during his time in DC. In fact, he was one of the first students to represent NOVA MMA/TLI in competition. In 2004 he was victorious in a boxing match broadcast live on 106.7 WJFK. He then took a job in Orlando working for Real Radio 104.1 and for WJRR.

While he was in Orlando, he trained at Gracie Barra Orlando. He graduated from Marymount University, BA in communications. He is currently back in school refining his skills.

He trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Boxing. When he's not working he's hanging out with his two dogs.



DAVE CARTER
Muay Thai, Grappling, Self Defense

David Carter has trained in various martial arts for over 15 years ranging from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combat Submission Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Filipino Martial Arts, Shooto, and Jun Fan Gung Fu among others, styles proven effective over the years in the street, and in such events as the UFC.

A competitor and champion in several Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts events, Dave has also battle tested all of his techniques in the REAL WORLD as a security specialist and consultant since 1997 when he started handling security for parties in college and was later asked to work all over DC and VA in clubs and bars for his Security, Personal Protection, and Resolution skills. With all of this he possesses a unique understanding of what works in the ring and what works in the street..

Dave is available for personal training in fitness and martial arts. www.dcathlete.com

Dave Carter NOVA MMA

 

 

 



Suldbayar "Sugi" Damdin
Judo Instructor

Suldbayar "Sugi" Damdin competed in the 2004 Olympics in Judo for his home country of Mongolia. Sugi is now training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Leo Dalla and Master Lloyd Irvin. He is currently a Blue Belt. He spends his time away from the gym with his wife and young son.

Olympic Judo NOVA MMA


SANDEEP BARNABAS
Muay Thai/ Fight Team Instructor

Sandeep has over 15 years of experience in the martial arts. He is a former fight member of Team Suriya Sak under Master Kumron Vaitayanon (aka Master K, one of the nation's top Muay Thai Kickboxing Teams.) He also has over 9 years of experience in Western Boxing, training in some of the nations best Boxing gyms.

Sandeep's true passion is fighting. He has turned his attention to training fighters. With them he shares his WEALTH of knowledge about boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing. He is one of the area's top stand up trainers.



DEREK SIERRA
Boxing, CrossFit, Self Defense/ JKD

Derek has over 20 years amateur and professional boxing experience. He is a former Army Master Fitness Trainer and certified defensive tactics instructor who has trained people in both group and private settings for over 10 yrs.

Derek, a former competitive boxer has studied and trained in various martial arts for over 25 yrs. He also trains and competes in MMA, submission grappling, weapons training/disarming and Jeet Kune Do. Derek is certified in both CrossFit and Kettlebell Training.

Derek Sierra NOVA MMA

TEDDY ENDALE
Muay Thai and Boxing Instructor

Teddy Endale is a professional Martial Arts instructor and certified personal trainer. In the past 15 years, Teddy has studied and trained in Muay Thai, Western Boxing, American Kickboxing and Karate. Teddy knows what works and what doesn't. This is what he passes on to his students. Teddy also trains many professional and amateur fighters.

Teddy is available for Private Training. He can help you to reach your fitness goals, whether your goal is to become world class athlete, learn self defense or just get in the best shape in your life.
Teddy's Personal Training page

Summary Of Experience:

  • Former fight member of Team Suriya Sak under Master K, one of the nation’s top Muay Thai Kickboxing Teams (1998-2001)
  • Trained with Darryl Tyson, former WBU Boxing champion
  • Black Belt in Karate and American Kickboxing
  • Former Head Instructor for American Karate Institute, one of the best kickboxing schools in Northern Virginia (2003-2005)
  • 3x World Cup Finals Martial Art tournament champion (2000, 2002 and 2004)
  • 2x World Gate Challenge Martial Art tournament champion (2000 and 2004)
  • World Gate Challenge Grand Champion 2004

Teddy Endale NOVA MMA

 

 

 

 

 

 


GREG SOUDERS
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Greg Souders is a purple belt under Master Lloyd Irvin.

 

Greg teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu full time.

Greg Souders 


KAREEM BACHO
Muay Thai Instructor

Kareem is a Muay Thai instructor, Strength and Cardio Fitness Trainer, and an experienced fighter at NOVA MMA (Team Lloyd Irvin in Arlington.) Kareem has also trained in various international camps including The Wat, Team Shogun and Fairtex in Thailand. Besides Muay Thai, Kareem also has professional experience in Western Boxing. Additionally, he enjoys other sports including biking, running, swimming, basketball and snowboarding, many of which he has competed in. .

Kareem is a strong believer in hard work, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, yet he also offers a fun and open learning environment for students at all levels.

Check out Kareem's website portfolio www.visualroom.com

Kareem Bacho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



ANDREY BRENER
Wrestling and Takedown Instructor

Andrey is a 2 Time National Champion of Ukraine, NCAA All- American and All-Soviet in Freestyle Wrestling. He served for 3 years as a Division I wrestling coach at Campbell University and 3 years as a wrestling and fitness Instructor at the Bullis School. He is also the founder of the AB Band Specialty Training System for Wrestlers.

Wrestling Andrey Brener NOVA MMA


 

Carol Bendfeldt

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Carol has been with NOVA MMA since 2005. She first started doing UFK classes then added Muay Thai to her fitness regimen. She continues to add variety into her fitness regimen. Realizing the many benefits of kickboxing training, Carol wanted to become an instructor to pass on her experience and enjoyment of helping others achieve their goals. Carol currently works as an aesthetician.

  

Jacqueline Gichinga

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Jacqueline moved to live in DC on a full time basis in May 2007.  She first joined NOVA MMAUltimate Fitness Kickboxing in May 2006; she has since then passed Level 1 Muay Thai.  Jacqueline is a native of Kenya where she was a former varsity soccer and basketball player.  She enjoys all aspects of fitness and continues to be active when she is away from Novamma. Jacqueline has a BS in Business Administration from Edinboro University of PA and an MA in International Development from University of Pittsburgh.

 

Colleen Morrow

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Colleen has been a member at NOVA MMA for 4 years. She is an active member of the Muay Thai kickboxing program and instructs the Ladies Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing and Bag Circuit classes. She graduated from James Madison University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She played soccer, ice hockey, tennis, and has always been an avid runner. Since 2006, she coached a fitness/running/health and wellness program called Girls on the Run at Arlington Science Focus Elementary School. She is employed at Bearing Point as a Senior Management Consultant.  

 

Stephanie Wade

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Stephanie has been a team member at NOVA MMA/Team Lloyd since 2007 taking Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing and Muay Thai classes.  Prior to joining Novamma, Stephanie spent 12 years in the dance/art world, teaching, performing and choreographing many forms of dance including: Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Theater and Modern.  She also loves playing softball, playing golf, hiking and anything else athletic in the outdoors. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelors from Boston College in 2001 and a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in 2006.  She is currently a government consultant in the DC area. 
 
Dana Last

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Dana has been part of NOVA MMA first starting in the Muay Thai Program, where she reached Level 4! She has been teaching UFK for several years now and works fulltime for the Government.

 

 

Liz Aviles

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Liz started as a student in the UFK while attending College. Since graduating she completed the instructor training program and now teaches UFK.

Tracy Patterson

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Tracy started at NOVA MMA in the Muay Thai Program, where she achieved Level 3. She now participates in and teaches the Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing classes.

BUDDY LEE

 Buddy Lee Jump Ropes
Jump Ropes and Jump Rope Training Programs, US Olympic Team Official Licensed Jump Ropes.

 

 

 

 

 
   
 


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