Instructors
Kurt Shrout
Kurt Shrout began his martial arts journey at a young age with boxing. His interest in the striking arts eventually led him to Thailand where he lived, trained, and fought in the art of muay Thai. While in the United States, Kurt was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and eventually found his way into the [...]
Tera Harrington
As a health and fitness professional, Tera believes in lifestyle balance. She has a husband, 3 kids and 3 dogs and realizes the challenges and importance of making time for yourself to live a healthy lifestyle. Her programs are based on functional strength, proper nutrition, flexibility and cardiovascular exercise. Tera has over 23 years of [...]
Chris Hanenburg
Hi, I am very excited to be bringing Fit-Club Castle Rock to Easton Jiu Jitsu. I have been very lucky to work and play here in the beautiful town of Castle Rock for 8-years, where I get to do what I love and raise my 2 children and be a part of a small town [...]
Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen- Muay Thai coach- solid wrestling – Bjj Blue Belt- Pro Team Member Cory is originally from Aurora, Colorado where he studied under the famed Nate Marquardt. He recently moved to Boulder to pursue a degree in Psychology at CU and has been training BJJ and Muay Thai for two years. Cory wrestled in [...]
Emily Lewellen
Emily Lewellen- Muay Thai Coach Emily has been involved with martial arts since 1999 when she started doing Taekwondo in the metro Atlanta area. As a child, she participated in a number of other team and individual sports from swimming to softball, but she discovered a distinct passion for an athletic lifestyle via her initial [...]
Sean Madden
Sean Madden – Thai Boxing instructor- Amateur Kick boxing record 3-0 Sean began training Muay Thai at Easton when he transferred to CU to finish his business degree in the spring of 2009. He graduated from CU in the spring of 2011, and since then, has continued to commit himself to gaining a more complete [...]
Indiana Danaher
Indiana Danaher- Blue Belt BJJ coach Indy started training BJJ in California and was roommates with two of the best American competitors in the world: Bill Cooper and Jeff Glover. When he moved to Boulder a few years ago, he immediately became a great asset to the Easton Team. Don’t let his “War Bringer” Patch [...]
Shae Smith
Shae Smith- BJJ Blue belt coach Shae is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and has been in Boulder since he was 12. He has only been training for two years, but quickly earned his blue belt under Amal Easton. He is a highly competitive BJJ practitioner as well as an incredibly passionate teacher. Part of the [...]
Ian Bennett
Ian Bennett- Blue Belt BJJ coach Ian is a full-time mortgage broker and soon-to-be Dad, so he gets up nice and early to teach our 7 a.m. classes here in Boulder. He attacks his teaching as passionately as his profession and loves helping people buy their first home or learn their first arm bar. You’ve [...]
Josh Huber
Josh Huber – Professional MMA Fighter/Blue Belt Instructor Josh began his martial arts journey in 2006 when he watched The Ultimate Fighter reality show. From then on, he has dedicated his life to becoming the best MMA fighter that he can be. He has trained wrestling, BJJ, and striking consistently since 2006 while compiling a [...]
Chris Sanchez
Chris Sanchez – Blue Belt Instructor Chris started training in 2008 when his older brother began to train with one of Professor Easton’s Black Belts, Finny McMahon in Ft. Collins. Once he started training, he knew he was hooked. He has trained at the Denver location and the Littleton/Highlands Ranch location and now instructs the [...]
Isiah Wright
Isiah Wright – Blue Belt Instructor Isiah began training in Karate at the young age of 7, and also boxed as a child. As a young man, after watching the UFC, Isiah decided that he wanted to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He came to the Littleton/Highlands Ranch location shortly after it opened in August of 2009, [...]
Brian Youakim
Brian Youakim – Blue Belt Instructor Brian’s interest in training BJJ started in 2009 in Portland, Maine. After meeting several BJJ/Pro Fighters from The Academy, there was an immediate draw to the confidence, inner peace, mental toughness, and intensity that these warriors possessed. Brian knew then that he had to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. [...]
Jason Anusbigian
Jason Anusbigian – Fitness Trainer – Lead sales person- Bjj Blue Belt Jason has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. Jason has worked as a fitness manager or a personal trainer for multiple big box gyms across the country. He has worked with a largely diverse clientele base ranging from kids, high [...]
Gwendolyn Dannenbaum
Gwendolyn Dannenbaum- Fitness Director- Cardioboxing and kickboxing head instructor Gwen is a degreed fitness professional with over 13 years experience working in the health and fitness industry. As a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor with a comprehensive background in functional training and athletic conditioning, Gwen is equipped to empower you with training [...]