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Mike Cerrone - SUBMISSION WRESTLING

With a professional MMA record of 7-0, and 9 years MMA experience, Mike Cerrone began his career as an academic wrestler. At Orville H. Platt high school in Connecticut, he was a 3x state place winner and academic All-American. He went on to Bucknell University where he was a Division 1 three year Varsity starter and 4 year letter winner. He trained under Division 1 All-American’s Bob Ferraro, John Hangey and Walt Whitman in classic wrestling. In MMA, Mike trained under local MMA pros Elias Rivera, Randy Rowe and Ted Govola. He now brings his experience to Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den in Middletown, Connecticut. (He is available for personal training).

JOHN SCULLY

After beginning his boxing career at age 12, John went on to win several regional and national amateur championships, including two Junior Olympic titles, three New England Golden Gloves titles, and three National Invitational amateur Championships. In 1988, John became the first boxer from the state of Connecticut ever to make the U.S Olympic trials where he captured a bronze medal in the 165 pound class. As a professional, John won his first 13 fights before suffering his first defeat. He eventually went on to win the New England middleweight title, the WBF Intercontinental super-middleweight title, and twice fought for the Light-Heavyweight championship of the world. He fought on regional, national, and world wide television broadcasts no less than seventeen times during his amateur and professional careers.

After retiring from boxing in 2002 with 49 professional fights under his belt, John has become one of boxing’s top trainers. Among his stable of boxers are IBO world bantamweight champion Mike Oliver, North American Cruiserweight championt Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, former USBA lightweight champion and now welterweight contender Pito Cardona, and former WBA super-welterweight champion Jose Rivera. The Iceman can also be seen working alongside Joe Tessitore as an analyst/commentator for ESPN’s “Classic Fights. He now brings his twenty-six years worth of boxing experience to Ken Shamrock’s “Lion’s Den” fitness center in Middletown, Ct.

SARAJEAN WALSH

Sarajean Walsh is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Certified Group Exercise instructor. She has been kickboxing since the age of 15 and teaching since the age of 19. Walsh studied Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do under the instruction of Sifu Collin Lieberman at Centerline Martial Arts for 3 years. Currently, SJ is working on the completion of her Master’s of Science in Wellness. As a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Sarajean leads several Yoga classes a week, which cater to all levels. Over the last two years she has studied Ayurveda, the Indian medicine system that is the sister science to Yoga. Currently, Sarajean holds a certification as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, connecting the healing power of medicine and holistic living to the tradition of Yoga. In 2011, Sarajean will be away for 5 weeks studying more Ayurveda at Kripalu Center with world renowned teachers such as Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Dr. Scott Blossom, Dr. Claudia Welch, Dr. Partap Chauhan, Satya Narayan Das and others from across the globe. In June of 2011 she will be an official Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consulant and able to coach people through healing and health more deeply.

Furthermore, in 2011, Sarajean will be completing her Pranakriya™ Yoga Therapy Certification Program under Yoganand Michael Carroll and other great minds alike. Sarajean is an Ambassador for Lululemon Athletica and truly lives a life of health and fitness. She is a practicing Vegan of 8 years and guides people through natural nutrition programs of all kinds, not just vegetarian. As an avid runner, kickboxer, fitness professional, yogini, and Ayurvedic practitioner, you can turn to Sarajean for whatever your healthy lifestyle goals are and she will be able to send you in the best direction for you. Come burn 800 calories in her 321 class, or stretch out getting ready for a long weekend or a NAGA competition in her yoga class… Join one of her Pilates or Muscle classes to get your core and body strong and toned or jump into one of the running groups that she organizes and leads for free to prepare for a race. Sarajean is the Fitness Coordinator at the Lion’s Den and is very proud to be part of the dynamic group of the best instructors in New England.

JASON GRUZCKA

My training Philosophy has always been if a technique works, “Drill it until all techniques are seamless and deliver the devastating results these moves were originally designed to produce.” This dynamic and inspirational approach to fitness and conditioning is fundamental in my training applications. My system encompasses the “Best of” techniques from Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Shoot Wrestling. All classes are a showcase of explosive techniques that WORK! This system has produced The 2008 NAGA New England Featherweight Champion, As well as the Undefeated 2008 Battle at the Beach Flyweight Champion Jared Gruczka. The BEST part of this system is it is addictive, fun, and designed for EVERYONE! Whether you are an elite warrior training for battle in the cage, want to walk around with six pack abs, or your just sick of the same ol’ routine. I will get you in shape and you will have a blast on the journey. I look forward to seeing you in class.

KRU RONAO - MUAY-THAI

Kru Ronao’s martial arts career began at the age of 7, when his parents discovered he was a hyperactive kid who needed an effective and safe way to release his energy. From that day on, Kru Ronão has trained in many different styles including: Karate, Judo, Capoeira, Boxing, Kung-fu and Kickboxing. But it was the martial arts forms of MUAY-THAI, JIU-JITSU and KALI where Kru found his true passion. In 1995, Kru began training police and army personnel, along with the general population ranging from kids to professional athletes. With a bachelors degree in physical education he combines the scientific with the rough aspect of fighting in an ultimate way. Kru Ronão trained with the biggest names of the three styles in Brazil, Holland, Thailand and Philippines. He moved to the United States a couple of years ago establishing himself as a top trainer and fighter, helping many great names in MMA (UFC, WEC and Cage Rage) like Gabriel Gonzaga, Thiago Silva, Hermes Franca, Jorge Rivera, Paulo Filho, Gabriel Gladiator to name a few. As a teacher, he is dedicated and passionate about helping his students and fighters accomplish their competition, fitness, self-defense and well-being goals. They say walk softly and carry a big stick and that applies to him– though he walks softly and carries a big smile. The Lion’s Den is really fortunate to have him here.

LEA MA DUENO

Lea Ma Dueno discovered Kyokushin Karate after trying several other forms of martial arts. Kyokushin filled her need for finding a strict and disciplined practice. A full contact Japanese Karate, Lea has studied for 10 years, achieving her first degree black belt. A complete martial artist, Lea is now studying Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and Muay-Thai kickboxing to add to her arsenal. Lea continues her passion for the martial arts, competing in NAGA and various Karate events. As an instructor at the Lion’s Den, Lea has combined her passion for martial arts and fitness by designing fitness classes that will not only get you in top condition, but teach you self-defense. You will leave Lea’s class feeling energized, strong, and self confident!

To view sample of Lea’s Women’s MMA/Fitness class, click here