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THE MMA PROFESSOR: CHARLIE "WARHAMMER" WARD

MEET THE MMA PROFESSOR

Hello. For those of you who don’t know me yet, let me introduce myself and explain a little bit about my background, and my approach to the study of martial arts, combat sports, and physical fitness.

I have studied martial arts consistently now for 33 years. During that time I have earned black belt ranks, or their equivalent, and teaching degrees in five different art forms. I am a certified and licensed Chief Master Instructor Trainer and 5th Degree Black Belt with the IFCQC. This also includes being a certified Close Quarter Combat Instructor for military and law enforcement personnel. I am also a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Judge, and Referee through the NSCA and the USMTA.

I started training when I was 4 years old. My first arts were Western Boxing and Muay Thai. From there I branched out into Aikijutsu, Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis, Pankration, Greco-Roman Wrestling, and spent some time in TaeKwonDo and Lissaujo-Do as well. The friends and colleagues that I trained and fought with over the years were practicing MMA before MMA was ever a technical term. I have witnessed, and have been a part of, the evolution of this sport and training since it's inception.

I was a professional MMA / NHB bare-knuckle freestyle fighter for twelve years in the U.S. and overseas. I retired from professional competition as the 5-time undefeated world champion of the IFCQC. I retired with a professional NHB record of 89 - 0, 76 K.O., and an overall MMA / NHB record of 153 - 5. Back in the day, it was common to fight multiple times in one night, and to compete in several events of that nature per year. I now dedicate my time to teaching my craft to others. I believe in providing the most complete and comprehensive martial arts and fitness education possible to my students and clients.

I have written and published books and articles about martial arts, combat training, and various areas of athletic and strength training for the past 13 years - and have plans to write and publish several more books. It is my intention to provide a monthly column that will address these various areas of training for fighters and fans alike.

I am honored to be a part of Fight News Unlimited, and will do my best to give you insightful and informative reference material that will help you achieve your martial arts and fitness goals - Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually.

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