Coach Paul Tosetti has been teaching martial arts since 1996. His students have ranged in age from 4 to 74. He is a high energy, dynamic instructor that teaches the individual, not just the class.
Coach Paul has trained with some of the most famous MMA coaches in the world including: Greg Jackson, Eddie Bravo, Eric Paulsen and Greg Nelson.
Coach Paul is a former international forms and fighting champion and has trained with the legendary Shaolin Monks at the Shaolin Temple near Zhen Zhou in China.
Coach Paul has studied Western Martial Arts (WMA) with Bob Sharon, Christian Tobler, Tom Leoni, Steve Reich, Stephan Dieke, Brad Waller and Paul McDonald.
He has been training in WMA since 1990 and has studied the practical application and techniques of European Masters such as Joahannes Liechtenauer, Giovanni Dall'Agocchie, and Achille Marozzo.
Coach Paul continuously pursues his own study of martial arts by regularly attending seminars and clinics of the top coaches and instructors in MMA and WMA from around the world.
Coach Melissa Tosetti is a second-degree black belt who has been practicing Martial Arts since 1996. She competes in both forms and fighting in the United States and internationally. Coach Melissa has practiced Western Martial Arts for over 11 years and also has a background in competitive Fencing.
Along with Coach Erika, Coach Melissa created the FFIT and FFIT@home programs.
Coach Erika Lawrence holds a black belt and has been studying Martial Arts since 1993. She has trained in Kung Fu, Judo, San Shou, Kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Coach Erika has also competed in forms and fighting and has been teaching Martial Arts for over 6 years.
Along with Coach Melissa, Coach Erika created the FFIT and FFIT@home programs.
Coach Marc Wong holds a 3rd degree black belt in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu and has been practicing martial arts for over 17 years. His training philosophy focuses on developing a strong foundation through repetition and attention to detail. Coach Marc has competed nationally and internationally and has won championships in forms and weapons.
Coach Susan Yakushi holds a black belt in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu and has been studying martial arts for over seven years. She has competed in both forms and sparring. Coach Susan is a former triathlete and century cyclist.
Coach Wayne has nine years of martial arts experience with a background in folkstyle wrestling. He has studied Submission Grappling, Kickboxing, and Karate and is working toward a black belt in Kung Fu. Coach Wayne has won tournaments in both submission grappling and wrestling and has competed in forms competitions.
Coach Laura Lentz has been studying martial arts for over seven years. She has competed in both forms and sparring. Coach Laura is a water skier and general fitness enthusiast.
