Justin "Gus" Kratzke co-founded the academy in 2021 and has trained in combat arts for over 25 years. He won the Brutaal welterweight title and retired from MMA at 8-1 with every win by finish. Senior Instructor under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute (Muay Thai, training since 2008) and BJJ black belt under Professor Greg Nelson (2023); also a Taekwondo black belt. Previously program director and head coach at The Academy in Eden Prairie (2016-2021).