About our instructors
Tom Ziegler
Coach Tom brings a lifetime of athletics and fitness experience. A 3-sport high school athlete and a short stint as a JUCO athlete, Tom never lost his itch to compete in his adult life. He started his training under the late Sensei Paul Booe in both submission grappling and striking in April 2007. Tom received his jujitsu black belt from Gokor Chivichyan, founder of the Hayastan Submission Fighting System in 2021.
He has played a significant role in the training and development of multiple amateur MMA champions, as well as Pro MMA Champions and fighters including TUF29 winner and current UFC fighter Bryan "The Butcher" Battle. Coach Tom has a vast and diverse knowledge base, along with unique and effective training tactics that leads to his students‘ and fighters’ success. His strong communication skills, friendly style, and proven results are well regarded around the region.
Shameek Harvey
Shameek started his MMA journey in 2017. Through hard work, dedication, and determination, he quickly exploded on to the amateur MMA scene in 2019 with his exciting fighting style and no quit attitude. Shameek currently has earned a Level 6 (Purple) rank in Hayastan Submission Fighting System under Tom Ziegler and Gokor Chivichyan.
Shameek had a stellar amateur career going 5-2 before going Pro in 2021. His next level talent and goal to make it to the UFC is an asset and inspiration to the fighters and students around him. He has won a regional title as a pro at 125 lbs and continues to impress as a fighter. As an instructor, “Coach Meek’s” energetic personality and passion for mixed martial arts creates a fun environment for all.
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Jonathan Martin
Jonathan The Phenom Martin is a life time martial artist training from a very young age. He holds a Karate black belt under the late Sensei Paul Booe and a jiujitsu black belt under Gokor Chivichyan. He won a championship as an amateur and 2 regional championships as a pro. A proven finisher as a fighter and next level talent making his way to the UFC. Jon brings an attention to detail, a patient friendly style and is always a positive influence and inspiration to all the students at CCS.
Josh Motsinger
Coach Motsinger brings over 15 years wrestling experience and over 300 career wins. although there were opportunities for college athletics, Josh chose a different route and became an Amateur Champion MMA fighter and current Pro fighter. His ability to adapt his wrestling to MMA is on full display with every fight.
Josh has also coached wrestling at the high school level for several years and helped train multiple state champions and state placers over the years. Josh runs the MMA Wrestling and Takedowns & Throws classes at Carolina Combat Sports and is a Level 6 (purple) rank in Hayastan Submission Fighting Systems.
Bryant 'Taco' Bullock
Bryant “Taco” Bullock brings over 10 years fighting experience to our staff. He’s a former amateur MMA champion and is currently 2-1 as a Pro. Coach Taco is a Level 6 (purple) in Hayastan Submission Fighting System. He brings a wide, well-rounded knowledge of techniques to the table in both striking and grappling, as well as how to apply them to MMA.
Roger Pratcher
Coach Roger Pratcher is a 2 X amateur MMA champion and current Pro fighter. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our staff. Roger is currently a Level 5 in Hayastan Submission Fighting System. Despite his intimidating physical presence, his friendly demeanor and attention to detail is an asset to our team.