About us
 Core Martial Arts & Fitness is a school (dojo) designed to promote positive changes in our student’s lives through the practice of Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and other forms of Martial Arts training.  We place an emphasis on physical conditioning, technical skill and mental fortitude, incorporating these skills in all of our classes.  Our instructors have a passion for training and work hard to improve their own techniques, fitness, teaching skills and knowledge base.  We genuinely love what we do and try to reflect that in our classes and service to you.  We want our clients to experience a great time training with us and enjoy the numerous benefits our programs provide.  We will do our very best to ensure that your time with us is time well spent, and that you leave class with a feeling of accomplishment.

What drives us
 Our motivation is to share the positive effects of martial arts, health and fitness with our community.  We want to help people change their lifestyle to live a happier, healthier, and more exciting life.  We have a desire to empower people to make better choices, live with less stress, and develop the strength and ability to address their fears.

The Core Team                                                                                                  First and foremost it is important to remember that our own deeds and accomplishments are of little importance unless it helps you to succeed.  Very often school instructors will boast of their success and accomplishments placing an emphasis on their actions with little thought on how that will affect the students that they teach.  We have a desire to help you find a path to realizing your potential, our instructors are engaged in your training and are trully interested in you.

Eric ~ Director-Chief Instructor-Owner: As a practitioner Eric has studied martial arts for over 20 years, and has been teaching for over 12 of those years.  He has a 3rd degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu and has studied Filipino stick fighting since his beginning in martial arts. Eric also has extensive training in Kempo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and American kickboxing.  In addition to martial arts training he has been a personal fitness trainer and has extensive training in body mechanics, posture and alignment. Eric is a nationally certified MMA conditioning coach and has trained and cornered amateur and professional fighters.

Eric served in a quick reaction force/combat unit in the US Army participating in combat missions in Somalia, Africa.  He is CPR-certified and has extensive first-aid training.

Eric teaches classes on a regular basis and is available to help students with specific problems and detail work.  As the Director, he is always working to improve the school curriculum and refining techniques to make them more applicable for students.  Eric oversees the majority of school operations and leads the instructor training course.  As an entrepreneur and business owner Eric is dedicated to learning the fine art of business and customer service.  Forever a student he is always working on improving his own teaching and martial arts techniques so that he can provide the best possible training environment for the students.

When not teaching or training, it is very likely to find him snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, traveling, kayaking, rafting or learning some new and exciting sport.  Eric has an open, laid back style that is welcoming and approachable.

Erinn ~ Co Director- Instructor: Erinn has studied martial arts for over 10 years and holds a 1st degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu.  She is an integral part of our team and has extensive training in team organization skills and project leadership.  Erinn is in excellent physical shape and understands how to balance nutrition, physical fitness and balance in her training.  Erinn is a true technician and optimizes grace and finesse in her training.  Erinn is a great communicator and is working hard to improve her own martial arts and teaching skills.

Erinn's patience and leadership skills add to the smooth operation of Core.  She is always available to assist students in problem solving and guide them in technical advancement.  Erinn trully is the type of teacher that leaves you feeling good inside.  She instructs through positive reinforcement and always has a smile on her face.

In addition to teaching class, Erinn helps students to balance their own lives through health, nutrition and positive lifestyle instruction.

Company                                                                                                               As a company we are very interested in setting a good example and being the best organization we can.  We take pride in doing a great job for our clients and strive to set high, attainable standards.  We want to make a difference in our community.  We  encourage students to participate in Core sponsored community service events and fundraisers.

At Core we are interested in protecting our environment and preserving natural resources.  We believe that it is important to take part in helping to leave things a little bit better than they were before us.  As martial artists we develop the power and decisiveness to make changes and set standards.  We strive to help our students apply this to their lives and go above and beyond to help ensure our environment is taken care of. 

 Our company is founded on integrity.  We will do our very best to do what we say we are going to do and yes, we expect that from our clients.  We have a strong desire for self improvement and the illusive pursuit of perfection.  We take our job very seriously while maintaining a fun, easy going structure.  We know it is not easy to change your lifestyle, but with diligence and perseverance you will succeed.