The owner of Risen Creek Martial Arts is also a Black Belt in Krav Maga, a level three Instructor, and a current practitioner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her Classes are filled with great instruction, full body conditioning, and a warm welcome into the gym. You will leave her class knowing you worked hard and learned something. 

Coach Alexander is a Second-Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, a level 5 instructor, a recognized Federation of Israel Martial Arts instructor, and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a United States Marine Corps Reservist. He instructs Advanced and Expert Krav Maga classes, with a focus on students actually learning real-world self-defense. 

Coach Glenn began his martial arts training as a teenager in Taekwondo, competing statewide and consistently ranking in the top ten. He earned the number-one state ranking in his division and age group for two consecutive years and achieved a national ranking as well. In 2022, he received his black belt in Krav Maga and is currently a second-degree black belt and a certified instructor through the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts (FIMA). His training background also includes Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Coach Glenn has a particular focus on applied self-defense and the concept of the “citizen warrior,” emphasizing the fundamental difference between sport fighting and real-world self-protection.