Real Teachers & Real Trainers...REAL RESULTS!

There Is a Fighter In All Of Us, Let Us Bring Yours Out Of You!

Mrs. Marla Brown
Owner/General Manager                                           Certified Level 1 Boxing Clinician

"THE PHYSICALLY FIT CAN ENJOY THEIR VICES." -Lord Percival

Mrs. Marla Brown is a former avid student of dance and track & field athlete. After meeting her husband Doc while they both were students at the College of William and Mary, Mrs. Brown saw first-hand the positive difference martial arts made in Doc's young life. Now, seven children later - all with a profound foundation in fitness & martial arts, Ringside Martial Arts & Fitness is more than a hobby; it has become a family way of life. As a sound veteran fitness & self defense practitioner, weapons expert and weapons champion with an indomitable will, Mrs. Brown helped open the flagship, state of the art Ringside Martial Arts & Fitness as a tribute to the success of the students reaching their fitness & self-defense goals in and outside of the gym.  The upbeat fun fitness approach, constant repetition, concrete teaching strategies and small class instruction with an individual focus have inspired confidence, daily individual transformations and have created a host of U.S. and World Champions alike. Numerous Law Enforcement officials and military personnel are also members of Ringside, and are achieving their fitness & self-defense goals daily.  One of the greatest benefits to becoming a member of Ringside is what many places have difficulty accomplishing: We Make Friends in the Process! Ringside Martial Arts & Fitness has been making friends since 1992.  

 Dr. Adolph Brown, III
Founder & Chief Instructor
Certified Level 1 Boxing Clinician

"MY LIFE BALANCE COMES FROM HAVING THE SPIRIT OF A WARRIOR & THE HEART OF A SERVANT!"  -Dr. Adolph Brown

Dr. Adolph “Doc” Brown gained an enthusiasm for life, self-defense and physical fitness from his brother Oscar who was tragedically killed when Doc was only 11 years old.  Doc credits his brother’s teachings with transforming his life as a troubled youth, and he has worked tirelessly ever since to positively transform the lives of others as well.  As a teenager and young adult, Doc was a boxing and wrestling medalist, and a grand champion martial artist.  He was also a fearless gymnast and record holding pole-vaulter. He once held the state of Virginia pole vault record of 15 feet.  He still currently holds the Green Run High school record at 15 feet and the college freshman pole vault record at the College of William and Mary at 16 feet 4inches.  Today Doc assists others in self-defense and physical fitness with his teachings of Krav Maga, Mixed Martial Arts, USA Boxing, Brazilian & Japanese Jui Jitsu, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, American Wrestling, Moo Duk Kwan, Shorin-Ryu & Kung-Fu.  Doc also continues to spread an infectious positive message for living as a certified master teacher, clinical psychologist, author & television talk show host. www.docspeaks.com Under Doc’s tutelage, many athletes have not only achieved their fitness goals, many have gone on to become national and world champions; but more importantly, many have become world class citizens!

Elzbieta Napierski
Clubs Coordinator

"THOSE WHO THINK THEY HAVE NOT TIME FOR BODILY EXERCISE WILL SOONER OR LATER HAVE TO FIND TIME FOR ILLNESS." -Edward Stanley

Elzbieta will ensure that all Ringside participants have a "Great Day" when visiting any of our club locations.  She has the overall responsibility for effectively coordinating all facets of each particular club location to include customer satisfaction, effective recruitment and selection, proper training of the staff, employee personnel issues, sale & membership solicitation, facility cleanliness while ensuring the club is achieving projected membership/sales goals as well as other established goals. 

Lindsey Blanchard, CMT
Massage Therapist

"THE TREATMENTS THEMSELVES DO NOT 'CURE' THE CONDITION, THEY SIMPLY RESTORE THE BODY'S SELF-HEALING ABILITY." -Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O.

Lindsey provides a unique mixture of modalities ranging from focusing on pain and stress relief, as well as relaxation. She specializes in sports and deep tissue massage, with massage Cupping bodywork therapy coming soon! Her techniques range from traditional Swedish Massage with light to firm pressure, to deep tissue massage. Lindsey encourages communication throughout every session, to provide the depth and pressure that’s best for you. Be sure to try one of Lindsey’s awesome coffee facials. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys CrossFit and outdoor adventures.

Sherri Chandler
Projects Manager

 "IT IS EXCERCISE ALONE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPIRITS, AND KEEPS THE MIND IN VIGOR." -Marcus Tullius Cicero

Sherri is "La Don King of Ringside" as she is the coordinator for fighting events whether Ultimate Fight, Pride FC, EliteXC, IFL and anything Mixed Martial Arts, Karate-Do, and Kickboxing.  For the amateur fighter on the path to the big leagues, Sherri will serve as your personal promoter in the fighting community.

Maranda Brown
Youth Programs

"I HAVE TO EXCERCISE IN THE MORNING BEFORE MY BRAIN FIGURES OUT WHAT I'M DOING." -Marsha Dobie

Maranda AKA "Spank" is known to whip our youth participants into shape from cardio to core. As a black belt in Dox Martial Arts, a track & field standout in hurdles, shot put, and discus, Spank is "Girl Fight" extreme. She trains in functioning manners by putting the body into positions as it will be in to defend itself. Do not allow her youthfulness to fool you; Spank commonly excels as a youth when paired with adults in competition. She is known for arming you with lean, quality muscle adding an extra element of devastating force to each and every one of your strikes.  Maranda is also a phenomenal Broadway and Classical vocalist and aspires to teach music in public education following graduation from college.

Kyle Brown
Lead Instructor
Dox Karate-Do
Certified Level 1 Boxing Clinician

"I FEAR NOT THE MAN WHO HAS PRACTICED 10000 KICKS ONCE, BUT I FEAR THE MAN WHO HAS PRACTICED ONE KICK 10000 TIMES ." -Bruce Lee

Kyle is a solid tried and true MMA fighter, Kumite practitioner, wrestler and full-contact kickboxer with numerous national wins and several international contendings. Kyle is known as a "modern-day fitness samurai" who methodically picks his opponents apart while honoring the spiritual and mental teachings of his lineage. He trains hard for battle, but respects all opponents and tries to learn as much as he can. He recognizes that training is one of the most neglected phases of athletics with too much attention given to the development of skill and too little to the development of individual participation. His train-fight-win-repeat philosophy is grounded in his belief that success depends on months of training that precede every competition. Kyle is known throughout the fighting community as "Have Mercy.” His "high-powered" and "endless gas tank" workouts leave nothing to chance. What Kyle puts in your arsenal will never leave the decision in the judges' hands again. His students learn to build functional power, speed, and explosiveness to fire off a concisive blow in a hair-trigger. Kyle's students jokingly refer to him as a "brawler and a baller," as Kyle also has a university degree in recording arts/music engineering from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. He is frequently called upon to engineer and produce for many top Hip Hop artists. (Kyle is also known as “Fowl” in the music industry)

Chris Wall, CMT
Massage Therapist

"LACK OF ACTIVITY DESTROYS THE GOOD CONDITION OF EVERY HUMAN BEING, WHILE MOVEMENT AND METHODICAL PHYSICAL EXERCISE SAVE IT AND PRESERVE IT." -Plato

Chris is a certified massage therapist that is well educated in all forms of massage and never stops learning. He is consistent with the Ringside philosophy in that Chris has a caring attitude and listens to the needs of our members and produces results... whether relaxation, pain relief, and self-awareness. Ringside has a clean, warm, and comfortable treatment area that stimulates all the senses...aromatherapy, relaxing music, warm lotion or oil. Most importantly, Chris is an educator of health and wellness and knows when to refer to a Chiropractor, Osteopath, M.D., or other Massage Therapist. Chris will take a genuine and active interest in your well-being. 

Jammal Spratley
Sparring Technician

"A BEAR, HOWEVER HARD HE TRIES, GROWS TUBBY WITHOUT EXERCISE." -A.A. Milne

Jammal AKA "Bear" believes that two people enter the ring or cage, and one person leaves. As a sparring technician, Jammal ensures that the one leaving is YOU! Jammal brings a background in MMA, wrestling, Kung-Fu, Kempo, kickboxing, and Shorin-Ryu. Moving and jumping around with 6'5" 463 pound Bear, will certainly infuse power in the ring...."Raw power in the ring is king!"

Guro Todd Starkey
Sparring Technician

"ANY WORKOUT WHICH DOES NOT INVOLVE A CERTAIN MINIMUM OF DANGER OR RESPONSIBILITY DOES NOT IMPROVE THE BODY - IT JUST WEARS IT OUT." -Norman Mailer

Guro Starkey is no stranger to Dox Martial Arts. He studied in the early days with the Professor before the system was developed and tested. As a long time respected friend and colleague of the Professor, Guro brings a wealth of experience to Ringside. He has studied Shaolin Kempo, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai, and the Armas de Mano style of Punung Guro. Guro has national and international competition experience in Shaolin Kempo, MMA, Muay Thai, Chinese San Shao, and Chi-Ling Gung Fu. Guro Starkey is most proud of being a multi-world champion in the USAWKF and US Chinese Kuoshu Championships, as well as having a successful tour in the Marine Corps, 16 years worth of martial arts experience, and being a devoted husband and caring father.

Dr. Greg Pierce, M.D.
The Doctor of Wellness   

"A MAN'S HEALTH CAN BE JUDGED BY WHICH HE TAKES TWO AT A TIME - PILLS OR STAIRS." -Joan Welsh

Dr. Pierce is commonly considered the physician's physician. As the medical education director for Patient First, Dr. Pierce is a recognized leading health authority and serves as one of the instructors for Ringside.  Dr. Pierce assists members daily on questions and concerns focusing on medical issues and person health.  He is often seen monitoring our participants at the numerous sanctioned fitness and combat sports events we attend.  Dr. Pierce is also a fierce physical fitness, self-defense, martial arts and MMA practitioner himself, but vehemently believes in safety first.  His best-selling book Building Health Building Wellness is a MUST HAVE for the individual dedicated to overall fitness and health.   

Dr. Edward Hill
Master Instructor   

"DO NOT REGRET GROWING OLDER. IT IS A PRIVILEGE DENIED TO MANY." -Unknown Author

Dr. Hill shares his phenomenal enthusiasm for life and fitness with countless others as he excels in fitness forums with others much younger. As our most senior team and club member in his seventies, Dr. Hill is a shining example of the wisdom, integrity, character and perseverance that every individual aspires to possess. His motto of "Work hard, sweat harder!" can be heard and seen when ever he is around. As an accomplished author, esteemed university professor & administrator, master martial artist in multiple disciplines, and mentor to many, Dr. Hill is the epitome of living, loving, and laughing.

 ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS

Royce Gracie

Royce Gracie is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He holds the most submission victories in UFC history with 11, which he earned between and UFC 4. Gracie became a larger than life figure in the mixed martial arts world for his domination in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Bill "Superfoot" Wallace

Bill "Superfoot" Wallace is an American martial artist who was an undefeated Professional Karate Association world full- contact karate champion. He was the Professional Karate Association(PKA) Middleweight Champion for over 15 years.

Freddie Roach

Freddie Roach is a boxing trainer and a former professional boxer. Roach is one of the most well-known boxing trainers in the world, having been voted Trainer of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2003, 2006 and 2008. He is currently the trainer of seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan, and Cuban boxing star Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Mark Slane

Mark was a member of the very first group of outside instructors ever trained at the Krav Maga National Training Center in Los Angeles. He then went on to open one of the first half dozen Krav Maga schools in the United States. Mark became a black belt in Krav Maga in November of 2003 and tested with the United States Krav Maga Association to Second Degree Black Belt in 2009.

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