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Come experience an amazing workout with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Let us guide you through your Martial Arts and Fitness journey with classes and lessons that will challenge you to reach your goals. Men, women and children of all ages are welcome to be a part of our positive, beginner friendly atmosphere.
The Fight Capital Gym is the first Mixed Martial Arts Gym in the state of Nevada. Once famously known as Academy J-sect Jiu Jitsu, founder and MMA pioneer John Lewis, opened the first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in the Vegas Valley which became a popular training destination for mixed martial artist across the world.
Lewis eventually teamed up with professional boxer and UNLV boxing coach Skipper Kelp to add the striking element to J-sect Jiu Jitsu. Academy J-sect quickly became one of the premier mixed martial arts training centers in the world. As the popularity of the UFC skyrocketed in the early to mid 2000's, J-sect opened its doors to the everyday person and was no longer just a place for fighters and jiu jitsu competitors.
Skipper Kelp
Fight Capital Gym owner Skipper Kelp began his journey in combat sports as a child with black belts in Taekwondo and Japanese Karate. Kelp began boxing at the age of 12 and won several nation championships including the 1987 Olympic Sports Festival, 1987 and 1988 National Golden Gloves and had the privilege of representing the U.S. in several international competitions. Kelp turned pro in 1991 and had an entertaining career with "Tuesday Night Fights" Fight of the Year honors and retired 24-4-1 with 16 Ko's. After boxing Kelp formed the UNLV boxing team and produced over 20 National Collegiate Champions. In 2006 Kelp led the UNLV boxing team to a National Collegiate Title becoming the first non military academy in over 20 years to accomplish that feat. Kelp now devotes his time and energy to the amazing members of the Fight Capital Gym and the Fight Capital Youth Foundation.
Jason Crocco
Jason has been involved in boxing since 2005, he earned a silver medal in the National Collegiate Boxing Championships for UNLV in 2006 helping the Rebels win their first National championship. Jason has been schooled by mentors David "King" Samples and Skipper Kelp to properly teach the art of Boxing. Once weighing in at 340 lbs, he understands the difficulty of losing weight physically and mentally. Jason is an assistant coach for one of the top amateur and pro boxing teams here at The Fight Capital.
King David Sample
King David Sample, better known as Coach King, is a former professional boxer born & raised in Philadelphia, PA. In 1997 Coach King won the WBO Jr. Welterweight Championship under the watchful eye of Hall of Fame trainer Eddie Futch. After retiring from the Sweet Science, Coach King began training both boxing and MMA fighters, quickly becoming one of the most sought after trainers in the world. Sample formed the Fight Capital Amateur Boxing Team in 2012 and shares over 25 years of boxing knowledge to the youth in the greater Las Vegas area. As an aspiring Hall of Fame trainer, Coach King offers classes and private lessons to anyone that is serious about getting in shape and learning the true art of boxing.
Leo Ramos
Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Leo Ramos was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under legendary Jiu Jitsu/MMA Coach Andre Pederneiras. In 2000 Leo moved to San Diego, CA and continued his training with Rodrigo Medeiros a black belt under Carlson Gracie. Leo continued to pursue his Jiu Jitsu journey in Hawaii with former BJ Penn Coach Renato “Charuto” Veissimo and eventually reunited with Medeiros where Leo received his black belt. Leo is passionate about Jiu Jitsu and is excited to share his knowledge with the Fight Capital Family.
Eddie Moreno
Eddie Moreno is a former youth Tae kwon do standout with several championship under his belt. Eddie is a US amateur boxer and Muay Thai practitioner.
Lacee Cope
Boxing trainer
Lacee is a former amateur boxer and fitness expert trained under David Sample
Keyon Kelp
Gym Manager
Mark Kelp
Gym Manager
John Balgame
Muay Thai instructor
Kenny Neymour
MMA Trainer
Robert Montana
Assistant Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Blue belt under Leo Ramos