Who is Mike Winkeljohn?
Coach Mike Winkeljohn is one of the most sought after coaches in the world of Mixed Martial Arts today. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Karate, and multiple time ISKA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai World Champion in various organizations. Coach Wink as they call him is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Who trains Mike Winkeljohn?
Jackson Wink MMA Academy
| Est. | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Primary owners | Greg Jackson Mike Winkeljohn |
| Past titleholders | Andrei Arlovski B.J. Penn Frank Mir Georges St-Pierre Holly Holm Jon Jones Rashad Evans Carlos Condit |
| Training facilities | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Website | Official website |
Who owns Jackson wink?
Greg Jackson
Greg Jackson has won three World MMA Awards. He won “Best Coach” and “Best Gym” in 2009, and “Coach of the Year” in 2010. Coach Greg Jackson is a mixed martial arts trainer who co-owns Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, widely considered the top MMA training camp in the world.
Who does Firas Zahabi coach?
Zahabi had become Georges St-Pierre’s main coach after GSP’s loss to Matt Serra (UFC 69). In addition to being the current owner Zahabi is also the head coach at the gym. In 2021, owner Firas Zahabi detailed how his gym had been regularly harassed by the Montreal police force during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Did Firas Zahabi ever fight?
Running a filled out classroom while also focussing on his own academic endeavors (Zahabi has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Concordia University [Montreal]), did not allow Firas to compete extensively, though there are mentions of him fighting in kickboxing, grappling and even freestyle wrestling.
Does GSP own a gym?
The Tristar Gym is a mixed martial arts training centre located in Le Triangle Borough in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Instructors at the gym include Firas Zahabi, Conrad Pla and Georges St-Pierre.