LUKE RINEHART “AKA” THE BJJ RONIN

Luke is the owner & head instructor at Clinch Academy. Having trained since 1983, Luke brings a plethora of knowledge and experience to his students. In his years of training Luke has earned Black Belts in Tang Soo Do, Self-Defense Tactics & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Luke has also studied intensely in Kenpo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai as well as other grappling arts outside of BJJ. Martial arts is a passion for Luke and living a life that reflects the warrior code is equally important. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control are our best weapons! Both Luke and his wife Caty are also certified Life Coaches through the John Maxwell Team and recently started a life coaching business named Wellspring Coaching Serves, LLC.

View some of Luke’s Competition Highlights, speeches, Interviews and podcast right here!

CATY RINEHART

Caty and Luke have been married since 2005 and she has officially been part owner since 2015. However, since they have been married Caty has helped with the bills, books, organization, events and many other projects. Caty has trained off and on while balancing working in the business as acting treasurer and secretary, home life & even homeschooling their 3 children, Braesen, Bronwyn and Judah. Caty has earned her blue belt in BJJ and is a level 1 certified “ClinchFit” coach. Graduating from Chapel Hill North Carolina with her degree in exercise science, Caty offers a lot of perspective. With a passion for helping others establish a healthy lifestyle whether it be nutrition, communication or just an overall way of life, Caty is always excited to serve those who are seeking transformation! As a life coach is doing is now helping others maximize their potential, realize their goals and life life to the full!

Black Belt Instructor | Team Manager

Joshua Madison

Joshua Madison has been with Clinch Academy off and on since it’s beginning years. Joshua earned his Clinch Academy BJJ black belt in 2017 and is an instructor for our youth MMA, youth BJJ, & adult BJJ combatives programs. Joshua’s wife Brandy (whom you will see below) also trains along with her kids Walter and Kailyn! Joshua’s son’s Nathaniel and Isaac have both also trained here!

Black Belt Instructor

Jason McDonald

Jason has been with the Clinch Academy since 2006 and earned his brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt in 2016. Jason also has experience in wrestling, kickboxing, karate and MMA. Currently Jason teaches our adult Combat Jiu-Jitsu class and helps and is one of our ClinchFit Coaches. Jason’s daughters Caroline and Ella both train at Clinch Academy as well!

Black Belt Instructor

Russ Braden

Russ braden is another Karate black belt who has migrated into the Jiu-Jitsu world. Currently a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as having years of experience in kickboxing at Clinch Academy, Russ is also a certified Krav Maga Instructor and offers Krav Maga classes at Clinch Academy.

Black Belt Coach

Jhondy has been training at Clinch Academy since he was 9 years old. Over the years Jhondy had been a very active and successful BJJ competitor and is now beginning his MMA Career. Jhondy teaches some of our youth BJJ and youth Kickboxing classes as well as Adult Kickboxing.

Braesen Rinehart

Braesen is the son of Luke and Caty Rinehart and has been training BJJ since the age of 3. Currently a purple belt in BJJ, Braesen teaches in our youth BJJ program and Adult BJJ Combatives Program.

Blue Belt Coach

Matt Crutchfield

With a wrestling background Matt Crutchfield wasn’t new to grappling when he came to Clinch Academy. Currently a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Matt is one of our youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches. Matt also has several of his own kids who train in the youth BJJ program!

Sergey Shishov | Kickboxing Team Coach

More details coming soon!

Shannon O’Neal “ClinchFit” Fitness Kickboxing Instructor

Shannon has been training both BJJ and Kickboxing at the Academy for several years. She enjoys puttin the squad through some tough Kickboxing fitness blenders! If you are looking for a good workout, let Shannon coach you through a ClinchFit Fitness Kickboxing class!