Instructors - Amherst MMA

co-founder and head MMA coach

NESF head coach and World MMA Awards’ 2022 Lifetime Achievement winner.

Head jiu-jitsu coach

Charles is the head jiu-jitsu instructor at NESF.

Head youth coach

Dr. Matarazzo-Rine is the head youth instructor at NESF.

Striking and S&C coach

Emm “Panther” is brilliant at increasing striking ability, S&C, and wellness.

Wrestling Coach

Josh coaches both wrestling and jiu-jitsu at NESF.

Fight Manager

“The Artist” gets fair fights for NESF members who wish to compete.

Youth Coach

Dr. Hassey Paradise is an NESF youth coach.

Youth coach emeritus

Rob is a beloved member of the youth teaching team.

Co-founder and head coach emeritus

The NESF co-founder now runs a sister school in Boston.