Meet the Team
At Rogue Combat Club, our dedicated team of martial arts instructors and hospitality agents bring a wealth of experience and expertise to guide you on your journey. They are passionate about helping you achieve your goals, whether you're interested in self-defense, fitness, or competing at the highest level. With a focus on technique, discipline, and personal growth, our team is here to support and inspire you every step of the way. Learn from the best and discover the transformative power of martial arts with our exceptional team.
Your Coaches
Johnny Buck
Head Instructor / Owner
Retired MMA fighter and martial arts entrepreneur with a steadfast commitment to excellence.
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Michael "Brown Mike" Elliston
Coach
Brown Mike started training with Rogue Combat Club at the very beginning of 2013.
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Duece Carter
Lead Muay Thai Coach
Dedicated martial arts instructor and amateur fighter, who uses precise combinations to secure wins in the ring.
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Corde Meklas
Coach
Found his home at Rogue in 2021, and began his martial arts journey like many others, just looking for self-defense and a solid workout.
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Corey Ritchie
Coach / Fighter
Found Rogue Combat Club in September of 2021. He took one class and instantly knew this was where he was supposed to be.
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Cat Wityk
Volunteer Coach
After trying a Muay Thai class in 2021, she fell in love with the Art of Eight Limbs and dove in headfirst.
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Colby Ross
Volunteer Coach
Colby’s Jiu Jitsu journey started when some friends used him as their "test dummy" to try out new techniques; and he was hooked from the start.
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Devin Roth
Volunteer Coach
Devin is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Like many from the islands, his interest in martial arts was sparked by BJ Penn’s UFC championship run.
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Joe Doliner
Volunteer Coach
Joe began wrestling when he was 10 years old. That passion continued throughout high school and into college up until he landed at Rogue Combat Club.
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Justin "El Jaguar" Carrillo
Volunteer Coach
Justin is the current Southeast K1 Light Heavyweight Champion, and a veteran of 10 kickboxing/Muay Thai fights, including three in Thailand.
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Robert Farmer
Volunteer Coach
Robert has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over six years. He received his Brown Belt from our very own 10th Planet Black Belt Johnny Buck.
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Jenn Buck
Director of Operations
Jenn is the dedicated Gym Mom, Director of Operations at Rogue Combat Club, and she keeps this train on the tracks.
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Nina Hernandez
Staff
Nina stumbled upon Rogue by accident, but since getting to know the Tribe better, couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
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Breanna Kiser
Staff
Bre makes sure that your needs are met and strives to go above and beyond when helping others, just as the team once helped her.
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