Legendary MMA
Instructors
At Legendary MMA we are a family, and our school is bound to become our students’ second home. We are a judgment-free zone, where mistakes are viewed as growth opportunities and your instructors and fellow students are your #1 supporters. You’ll learn a lot of impressive skills and gain many new abilities at Legendary MMA, but the most important thing you’ll acquire during your time here? Our community.
Legendary MMA
Instructors
Here Legendary MMA, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!
Owner
Brian Borden
Owner of Legendary MMA.
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Head Kickboxing Coach
David Shipley
History & Achievements:
- Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Black Belt in American Kickboxing
- Black Belt in Judo
- Black Belt in Kano Jiu Jitsu
- 2x Gold Medalist Jr Olympics Tae Kwon Do
- 2x Rakkasan’s Martial Art Black Belt Champion
- 2x Grand Prize Champion
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MMA Coach
Joe Worden
History & Achievements:
- U.S. Marine Corp
- Youngest Instructor to teach Defensive Tactics at Law Enforcement Academy
- Opened MMA School in 2007
- Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Brown Belt Judo
- 2nd Degree Black Belt American Kickboxing
- Wako Team USA Kickboxing Coach
- 2x Hall of Fame MMA Inductee
- 2012 Team of the Year
- 2012 Coach of the Year
- 11 Time UFC Coach
- Coach of Team USA Internationally
- Coach of Golden Glove winners, 17 MMA Championships
- Pro Jitsu and coach of 2018 and 2019 #1 ranked youth grappler in MO
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Coach
Alex White
Lil Spartans Coach/MMA Fighter
History & Achievements:
- 10+ Fight Ufc Veteren
- Undefeated Amateur Fighter
- Golden Glove boxing winner
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Coach
Kelly "Ironman" Burch
Nutritionist/MMA/Wrestling
History & Achievements:
- 4x MMA Champion
- Ranked #1 in Missouri and Illinois from 2009-2011
- Golden Glove Finalist
- Top 25 NCWA College Wrestler
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Wrestling Coach
Joey Newland
- 172-16 high school record
- 3x finalist
- 1x undefeated state champs
- 6x freestyle and Greco state champs
- Fargo All American
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My child has been going here steadily since November 2021 and has won 10 medals in 3.5 months!!! If you want your kids to gain discipline, respect, self-defense skills, new friends, and just have fun, well then sign them up asap!!! The prices are great and the coaches are even better!!
Tabitha Freeland
Parent
Best Mixed Martial Arts Gym in the area top-notch coaching staff and friendly. If you are a quick learner or someone who struggles with learning, these coaches can help offer many different classes for kids also.
Joshua Sutherlin
Student
Place is amazing. Coaches are top notch and if you or your child is serious about it they'll travel with you to different tournaments. They have way more passion for their fighters than any gym me or my family have ever been too. And we've been to plenty. Theyre Incredible with kids and truely get the best out of them mentally and physically. 10 out of 10!
Alec Baker
Student