Triumph Combat Coaches
Who We Are
Damon Bell
Founder & Head Striking Coach
Coach Damon Bell started training & fighting consistently in 2009. Bell has had 30 fights in five different combat sports thus far. Although Bell is a striking specialist, he holds the rank of purple belt under Carlson Gracie lineage in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As an amateur, Bell was an undefeated champion kickboxer. As a professional, Bell is one of the first BKFC veterans in the state of Kentucky on a multi-fight contract. Bell started teaching CQC Ninjutsu in 2016 and coaching combat sports in 2017. He has coached and trained multiple fighters / champions in multiple states. As the owner / operator of TRIUMPH COMBAT, Coach Damon Bell looks to do the same on an even higher level while actively competing.
Mark Keown
Head Grappling Coach
Coach Mark Keown (pronounced Kown) is an accomplished brown belt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He started training in 2010 under Pedro Sauer lineage. After discovering a love for jiu jitsu, he switched lineages in 2017 to Carlson Gracie. He has been competing for the better part of a decade and coaching for 3 years. Coach Mark is a well-rounded practitioner who specializes mainly in guard and back control. Coach Mark is excited to take on the responsibility of head grappling coach at Triumph Combat.
Cam Gullion
Boxing Instructor
Coach Cam Gullion is a Louisville native who started boxing at a young age. After graduating from a quasi military camp at the age of 17, he started training CQC Ninjutsu originated from the Bujinkan lineage of Masaaki Hatsumi. Cam has competed as a boxer and kickboxer earning a reputation as a technically sound striker. Cam has been coaching for two years, training multiple fighters. We are very excited to have Coach Cam lead our boxing program at Triumph Combat.
Dakota Clements
Grappling and Striking Coach
Coach Dakota Clements first started training mixed martial arts in 2011, he first dabbling with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2012. Coach Dakota got serious with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2015 under Carlson Gracie lineage. He currently holds a black belt in BJJ, and has a 100% finish rate as an undefeated mixed martial artist. As a military veteran and law enforcement officer he brings a lot of experience on and off the mats assisting with both grappling and striking programs at Triumph Combat.
Bella Bell
Fitness Instructor
Instructor Bella Bell is a lifetime fitness enthusiast with a very active background. Bella has been a runner since the age of 8, racing both cross-country and track. Eventually earning a scholarship to race at a Division 1 University. Bella has also helped train multiple individuals for both mini & full marathons, and has raced overseas in Italy. Bella started practicing yoga in 2013 to add balance to her active lifestyle as a law enforcement officer, wife, and mother of two boys. Instructor Bella is excited to lead the yoga and women's fitness programs at Triumph Combat.
BJ
Kickboxing and MMA Instructor
With 20 years training mixed martial arts,17 years training muay thai kickboxing and 15 years of coaching fighters, He is a first degree Black Belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu that prides himself on being well rounded and creating well rounded fighters, a true veteran of the sport with a professional fighting career that includes experience from the ultimate fighter and bellator fighting championship, fighting and coaching at the highest levels in the sport. Excited to bring his knowledge and experience to the team at Triumph Combat.
Barton DeJarnatt
Combat Conditioning and Kickboxing Instructor
Barton is a lifelong martial arts and combat sports enthusiast. He has trained in multiple disciples, primarily focused on Dutch style kickboxing and jiu jitsu. Employing unorthodox striking methods and ideologies, he has competed in amateur kickboxing, boxing, MMA, and grappling matches.
Jason Thompson
Kickboxing Instructor
Jason Thompson starting training kickboxing in 2014. Jason has a taekwondo background, basic Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and mma experience. Jason has fought in multiple kickboxing matches and multiple weight divisions, including title fights. Jason is known for his high volume, pressure fighting style and endless cardio. He enjoys teaching solid technique with high level conditioning to prepare students for a long distance battle. Jason looks to improve students conditioning, focus on strong technique, and push individuals far past their limits.
Who We Are
Triumph Combat was formed through family. Four friends trained and worked together for years with the goal of opening a gym they can call their own. A gym for everyday people who strive for self and community betterment. A gym formed from hardworking individuals with ample fight and business experience. We welcome you to come join the Triumph family and strive toward enlightenment.
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