http://www.stcharlesmma.com/

Head instructor Mike Rogers has been traning under Rodrigo Vaghi since 1997, and is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mike was also an All American wrestler at SIUE graduating with a teaching degree, 2 time Golden Gloves Boxing Champion under the guidance of Jim Howell, and former #1 ranked light heavyweight contender in King of the Cage. Mike has a record of 14-3 in MMA with wins over such top-notch fighters as Travis Fulton and Greg Wikan. He is the former head wrestling coach at McCluer high school, coaching 5 state place finishers including Tyron Woodley to a undefeated senior season at 48-0, placing 1st in the state and 3rd in the country.
Mike was also the assistant wrestling coach at Meramec junior college for 2 seasons.

Home to fighters in the UFC (Lance Benoist), Strikeforce (Matt Ricehouse), and Bellator (E.J. "Pretty Boy" Brooks)! Plus top-ranked female (115 lbs.) Ashley Cummins!

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