MMA Instructors
Mike Reilly- MMA Coach, Jujitsu Black Belt,
Judo Black Belt, Wrestling
Mike has been training in Martial Arts and Wrestling since childhood. Mike received Black Belts in Judo and Jujitsu from the USJA, The USMMA and the USJSA including personally receiving belts from Phil Porter and Bill Maxie.
In 1998 Mike formed Team Bison with a focus on Western Martial Arts including Sambo, Catch Wrestling and Boxing. As the sport of MMA evolved Team Bison evolved as well adopting more striking and a more MMA specific approach to training.
The results have been over 400 wins in the cage, 25 regional titles, fighters in the UFC, WEC, Elite XC, BoDog, Strike Force and other major events around the world. Team Bison had the first victory ever on National Television when Brett Rogers knocked out John Murphy in the first round of the first show on CBS.
Mikes approach to Martial Arts is highly pragmatic and aggressive. In all aspects of the game Mike believe realistic training and an aggressive mindset is vital for the professional fighter. Those seeking to become competitive fighters Mike will be help push you to the edge and teach you the skills needed to win. Mike also believes fighters need to take from everywhere and everyone one. Mike has come to Ambition to join a team that will give fighters world class skills.
In his own words…
“I have always been confident about my own skills and what I bring to the table; but the sport of MMA has grown beyond what any one person can give a fighter. At Ambition we can bring together the best in every area of the game. Mixed martial arts are all about the blending of styles. We will remove the artificial walls that separate one art from another and dress our fighters in seamless armor, effective in every part of the fight.”
Gabriel Hobbs-Judo Instuctor- Black Belt- Shodan Judo, – Jujitsu.
Background- At the age of 23 had first been introduced into MMA, by competing in local amature competitions. Having virtually no skills or training Gabe started to advance his skill set in MMA. Desiring further knowledge in the arts gabe started traditional judo. After two years he added Jujitsu to his repituar. Training under Junior Brasil, Combat Jujitsu, & Kali Group to name a few. In addition to the quality instruction Gabe is also in the Army and has trained with the Army Combatives Champion Sgt. Benjamin Bradley at the Ground Zero gym. After years of training Gabe has recieved his Black Belt in Judo, Blue Belt in Jujitsu under Junior Brazil and is on his way to his Jujitsu Black Belt! Gabe has also entered the sport of MMA. He is on Team Ambition MMA as a pro fighter. His current pro record of 2-1 with 2 submission wins!
Highlighted (many other championships and state /regional championships) Record and Accomplishments-
*2008 Land o Lakes Champion- Judo
* 2008 USJA Regional Champion- Judo
* 2008 MN State Tournament Champion- Judo
* 2008 Duluth Tournament Champion- Judo
* 2006 USJA Regional Champion- Judo
* 2006 MN State Tournament Runner Up- Judo
* 2005 USJA Regional Runner Up- Judo
* 2005 Iowa State Championships Runner Up- Judo
*2005 MN State Tournament Runner up- Judo
