Founder/ Program Director: Kru (Coach) George Adamia
Credentials:
MUAY THAI: KRU/Competitor/Pro Coach/Corner with 15+years Experience BOXING: Certified Coach Pro MMA: Trainer/Corner/Matchmaker BJJ: Brown Belt 3rd Degree/Competitor/Coach/Corner with 10yrs Experience
Bio: Kru George AdamiaWas born in the former soviet Republic of Georgia in a city known as Sukhumi. Just miles from the the legendary former winter Olympic destination of Sochi on the eastern Black Sea coast. He grew up wrestling as a child mesmerized by martial arts at a young age. Unfortunately a civil war broke out during which his grandfather a Major General and War Hero, Geno Adamia was killed while George's father suffered serious injury from a grenade explosion. His family lost everything and were forced to move away as internally displaced peoples. After living in Russia for a short period of time his family moved to north Texas to rebuild their lives. George had moved to the land of opportunity to restart his life and pursue the american dream.
In grade school he starting muay thai training in his early teens as a means to stay out of trouble and learn to defend himself. He was fortunate to have found world renowned trainer Saekson Janjira who was a 7 time Muay Thai world champion and had a studio in Plano, Texas. Saekson inspired a deep love for Muay Thai in George. He joined the team and soon made it onto the competition team and had his first muay thai match in his early teens with Saekson in his corner. Saekson would would bring the best of the best from Thailand year after year. George trained and learned from golden era legends like Samart Payakaroon, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit, Deselnoi, and Woodenman Jongsannong . He was truly in Muay Thai heaven! The competition team was made up of top striking pros like Anthony Njokuani, Chidi Njokuani, Pete Spratt, Jason House and Maurice Smith just to name a few. For nearly a decade George was immersed in authentic pro Muay Thai Boxing training. After an injury George was forced to take a break from competition. But his love and passion for Muay Thai and Martial Arts still burned bright.
Upon moving to Austin Texas for college and work he continued his training and coaching at numerous gyms of different disciplines keeping his skills sharp and growing as a martial artist. After a few years George moved to Florida for a better job opportunity. The move would be pivotal in taking his martial arts career to the next level. There he started training under Team Nogueira a top MMA & BJJ team with legendary fighters including Anderson Silva, The Nogueira Brothers, and countless top MMA pros. There he also trained alongside legendary georgian wrestling olympian Avto Gogolashvilli. George spent the next 12 years dedicating himself to learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Muay Thai which varies slightly from the Thai Style. At Team Nogueira Kru George honed his skills of coaching, teaching, and competing. He is now a 3rd Degree BJJ Brown Belt and Kru in Muay Thai living the American Dream, Changing peoples lives for the better everyday!
Helping people realize their potential in living a healthy life style through fitness and martial arts brings joy to my life”-Coach George
Assistant Director: Coach Holly Peirce
Credentials: Martial Fitness Certified Coach
Coach Holly grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. From a young age she excelled at different sports and enjoyed outdoor activities. An opportunity presented itself for her to move to South Florida and needless to say, the area has been a perfect fit. Upon moving to Florida for work in education, she soon started kickboxing. At a boxing club she learned the basics of kickboxing and met Coach George Adamia who introduced her to Martial Fitness. He would take her training and abilities to the next level. Soon after, she dedicated herself to training and learning Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. Coach Holly transformed her life tremendously through Martial Fitness programs! She is in better shape than ever and keeps raising the bar for herself and others. She now shares her passion and expertise for Martial Arts and Fitness as a coach for all ages.
