Coaches

Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas is a Four7 Jujitsu brown belt, former professional MMA fighter with a 9–3 record, and founder of Alchemy MMA.

With over two decades of martial arts experience, Brian has trained extensively under Coach Jason Mertlich and the principles of the Four7 System, developing a deep understanding of movement, leverage, timing, and control.

His coaching philosophy emphasizes understanding principles rather than simply memorizing techniques, helping students develop skills that adapt to real situations.

At Alchemy MMA, Brian believes martial arts is more than physical training. It's a vehicle for developing confidence, resilience, discipline, and personal transformation.

Martial arts is the vehicle. Transformation is the destination.

• Four7 brown beltJujitsu
• 20+ yearsTraining in martial arts
• 9–3 pro MMA recordFought under Coach Jason Mertlich with the Four7 Fight Team
• 100 miles, fixed gearA yearly ride to fund Type 1 diabetes research
• Husband and dadAlso a master electrician and contractor

Certifications

Teaches: Kids Jujitsu, Jujitsu, Striking, Fight Team, 1-on-1 coaching

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Rad Martinez

Coach Rad wrestled at Clarion University, where he was a three-time NCAA qualifier and an All-American, then fought professionally through Bellator. He brings 15 years of wrestling and nearly a decade of MMA coaching, and he coaches every level from first-timers to pros.

• 15–3 pro recordBellator veteran, 18 pro fights
• NCAA D1 All-AmericanClarion University. Also a JUCO All-American.
• Head wrestling coachHerriman High School
• ~10 yearsCoaching MMA

Teaches: MMA, Fight Team, 1-on-1 coaching

Micah Reller

Micah Reller is a Jujitsu black belt through Unified Jujitsu, a Pedro Sauer affiliate. He coaches Jujitsu for kids and adults at Alchemy MMA.

• Jujitsu black beltUnified Jujitsu, a Pedro Sauer affiliate

Teaches: Kids Jujitsu, Jujitsu, 1-on-1 coaching