Instructors

Head Instructor - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Dave Trader Dave Trader - Dave begin training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1996 with Leo Dalla receiving his blue belt and competing in several major tournaments before Dalla returned to Brazil. Dave continue his training with fellow Dalla student Lloyd Irvin, eventually receiving both his purple and brown belts from Lloyd as well as notching a number of tournament victories in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Judo. Following some time off due to injury, Dave returned to training with Dalla and was awarded his blackbelt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2005. Dave is known for possesing an extremely well rounded ground game consisting of excellent throws and takedowns, tremendous pressure when on top, slick submissions from the bottom and a nearly unpassable guard.

  • 2009 Copa Nova Advanced No-Gi Lightweight champion
  • 2008 US Grappling Advanced Featherweight No-Gi champion
  • 2008 Grapplers Quest US Nationals Advanced SuperFeatherweight No-Gi Silver Medalist
  • 2007 US Grappling Advanced No-Gi champion
  • 2006 CBJJ World Championship blackbelt quarter-finalist
  • 2005 Capital Classic Lightweight superfight champion
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Dave combines his technical expertise in jiu-jitsu with a passion for teaching both beginners and advanced students. Armed with a complete understanding of jiu-jitsu fundamentals as well as a thorough understanding of more advanced technniques and tournament strategies, Dave can provide anyone with exactly what they need to improve their game. Dave is available for Personal Training by appointment.

Kids' Martial Arts Instructor

Michelle Welti Michelle Welti - Michelle Welti began training jiu-jitsu with team Rage in 2007 and has quickly developed into an excellent competitor. She medaled in a number of tournaments, recently winning the White Belt Absolute division at Grapplers Quest US Nationals. Michelle combines her passion for jiu-jitsu with her passion for helping children as the assistant instuctor of the Kids Martial Arts program.

  • 2008 Copa Nova White/Blue Belt Absolute - 2nd Place
  • 2008 GrapplersQuest U.S. Nationals Women´s White Belt Absolute Champion
  • 2008 GrapplersQuest U.S. Nationals Women´s White Belt Heavyweight 2nd Place
  • 2008 GrapplersQuest U.S. Nationals Women´s No-Gi Beginner Middleweight Champion
  • 2008 US Grappling Dominion Grappling Championship Women´s White Belt - 2nd Place
  • 2008 US Grappling Dominion Grappling Championship Women´s No-Gi Beginner - 2nd Place
  • 2007 US Grappling Copa Nova Women´s White Belt - Third Place
  • 2007 US Grappling Copa Nova Women´s No-Gi Beginner - Third Place


Instructor - Muay Thai/Boxing

Arturo Ayala - Pic & bio coming soon!

Personal Trainer - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Josh Wehrmann - Josh Wehrmann - Josh has been working and training in the strength and fitness industry for over 10 years and in that time has logged over 10,000 hours of one-on-one personal training sessions. Josh believes that a strength and conditioning approach works exceptionally well for all clients. He has successfully trained and achieved superior results with men, woman, seniors, teens, as well as athletes. Besides his strength and conditioning experience, Josh is a nationally recognized Nutritionist and has five years of experience helping clients achieve their weight loss goals. Josh is nationally certified through the American Counsel on Exercise, and the National Personal Training Institute. Josh has a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration on Exercise Physiology and is also a Certified Strength Specialist.

After beginnings in football, track and field, and weightlifting clubs, Josh has spent time as a trainer, coach, facility owner, and a competitive powerlifter/strongman. He has zeroed in on his true passion as a Strength and Conditioning Coach that not only works with athletes but brings his challenging style of training to the general public.

Elite Training Concepts, the personal training/strength and conditioning facility conveniently located inside Rage Fight & Fitness is pleased to offer all new or current members our Grand Opening offer of 3 sessions for $50.00. These sessions can be performed on the main floor or on our top of the line MedX equipment in our state of the art private training room. One-on-One private training, group training and customized nutritional counseling are also available. Gym membership fees are waived for clients of Elite Training Concepts.

  • Member USA Powerlifting Federation
  • Member North American Strongman
  • Member Rage Fight Club Jiu-Jitsu Competition Team
  • 3 Time Virginia Powerlifting State Champion
  • 2 Time Virginia Open Powerlifting Champion
  • 2 Time Mid Atlantic Powerlifting Champion
  • SHW Jr. Class Virginia State Deadlift and Total Record Holder