CJ – Bootcamp Instructor

CJ

Iris Ferrell-Holmes – Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Iris started self training in 1998 and studied, trained, and researched physical fitness up to 2002.  At that time she obtained her basic trainer certification.  Since 2004, she has continued learning the training field and is presently a master trainer.  Her certifications are with FitOur and the National Exercise and Strength Training Association (N.E.S.T.A.).  Both are nationally acknowledged and are associated with and recognized by ACE.  She is experienced in working with individuals ages 12 to 80 years of age, male and female. She works with clients in strength, muscle mass, weight loss, functional movement, agility and speed.  Her credentials include:
Master Trainer, CPR Certified
14 years in Fitness
9 years as a Certified Trainer

John Schell – Schell Shock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Instructor John Schell is a Gracie Barra Purple belt under Professor Rubens Rodrigues from Gracie Barra of Mebane, NC. He began grappling during high school on the wrestling team from 1990-1992. After high school he enlisted into the US Army where he continued with some hand to hand combat courses as well as highly intense phsyical conditioning. After the military, he started grappling again in 2008. John initially started training at MMACTC where he was first introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In 2009, John started training specifically in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and self defense with Professor Rubens Rodrigues, also known as Rubao Carioca. Professor Rubens awarded John his BJJ blue belt in October 2009. John became an assistant instructor at Professor Rubens’ Gracie Barra academy located in Mebane, NC. He teaches new students and intermediate students, and still competes at a very high level. In April of 2011, Professor Rubens Rodrigues awarded John his BJJ purple belt. John teaches three days a week as the head instructor at Schell Shock BJJ, and continues to train three days a week at Rubens’ Gracie Barra Academy in Mebane, NC.

Lisa – Aerobics

Instructor Lisa