Independent MMA & Fitness – Newnan, GA

Meet Tim Stout, a retired Pro MMA fighter, an undefeated Golden Glove boxer, and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Prof. Tim has had 22 Professional MMA fights with 10 losses. He teaches 6 AM No Gi Grappling on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He also holds a grappling class for first responders on Wednesdays at 6AM.

Chris Ruiz is Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 6th degree multi-world champion Roberto Traven. A five time Black Belt IBJJF Atlanta Summer/Winter International Gold Medal holder, in Gi and No Gi Master 2 tournaments, and holds an 8-2 Amateur MMA record. Professor Chris teaches 6 AM Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Mondays and Fridays. 

Krissa Timbs-Usher “The Sweet Psycho” has earned a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is the first female Freestyle All-American wrestler, and the first female wrestler to be inducted into the Georgia Wrestling Hall of Fame. She was the AFC Amateur Bantamweight champion, and also fights out of Independent MMA Newnan, GA as an undefeated Professional MMA fighter. Prof. Krissa teach’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mondays and Wednesdays at 7PM.

Doug “Yamato” Usher holds a Brown Belt in Judo and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Doug holds an undefeated Amateur MMA record of 7-0, holding the 3FC Amateur World Championship Title, and a Professional MMA record of 13-3. Coach Doug teaches Intermediate MMA at 7 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, and sometimes teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

“Mad” Mike Wilson is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Fighting out of Independent MMA and Fitness of Newnan, GA, he holds an Amateur MMA record of 6-3 and a Professional MMA record of 2-3. Coach Mike is also an IBJJF Gold Medalist, a 5 Time NFC Champion, and was Fighter of the Year for the NFC in 2018. “Mad” Mike is also the Head Coach of our Kid’s Program, and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Striking, and Mixed Martial Arts.

James Lavin is a retired boxer from Queens, New York. In his career, James won the New York City Police Athletic League boxing tournament, placed in the quarter finals in the Golden Gloves tournament, and won the Ringside World Championship twice at age 43. Coach James’ Boxing classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6PM.

Roger Martin started his journey at Moab Fighting Concepts (Independent MMA & Fitness) over 10 years ago, looking to get in shape and overcome Type 2 Diabetes. Roger signed with us and during his time as a member he lost 100 pounds and is now our Cardio Kickboxing instructor! His workouts are full of High Intensity Intervals(HIIT) workouts, Body Weight Exercises, Kettle Bells, Medicine Balls and heavy bag work. Coach Roger looks forward to helping people of all ages to achieve their goals in his Cardio Kickboxing Class on weekdays 4PM – 5PM!

Coach Ryan is a blue belt at Independent MMA and Fitness. He started his BJJ journey more than 3 years ago and has been an assistant coach for half that time. His daughter is participates in the kids BJJ class, and he says they love it! Coach Ryan is a huge help and a big part of our kids BJJ Program.

Coach Khalil started training at Independent in 2018. Fighting out of Independent MMA and Fitness of Newnan, GA, with a record of 2-3. He is also a blue belt in BJJ. Coach Khalil helps keep our Kids Kickboxing program running like a well oiled machine! He is great with all the kids and is a true role model!

Coach Josh is a Blue belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an amateur MMA fighter out of Independent Newnan, GA, holding a record of 1-0. Josh started his BJJ journey in 2020 by attending his first Open Mat at Independent MMA & Fitness in Newnan, GA. He immediately fell in love with the sport and was quickly part of the gym family. 3 months in to training Coach Josh took up assisting Coach Mike with Kids BJJ and has been a Coach ever since. Coach Josh is available for private lessons.

Christy Stout is one of our Cardio Kickboxing coach’s. She has extensive personal training experience and has been a lifelong exercise enthusiast! Coach Christys program is not one to miss!