Matt “Vern” Challender
Coach
BIO
Originally from Michigan, Matt is a black belt in Tang Soo Do, and he competed in the MI Karate circuit in 1989 1991, where he was ranked # 1 in the state in fighting and forms. He has been teaching and training Fit to Fight® Modern Krav Maga™ almost ten years, and he is a black belt. He is also a black belt in BJJ under Anthony Quartapella.
Matt is a carpenter and licensed builder, and he enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardneing.
Fun facts: Funny ears; cauliflower on right and broccoli on the left. He served in the Army for 3 years.