Meet the Instructors

As we've stated before, know who is teaching the classes, and why they are certified!

BJJ Instructor Cody Skidmore

Cody started studying the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 12, and was training more serious by the age of 15. He received his blue belt from professor Amilicar cipli in 2006 and finally his purple belt in early 2010. With Codys instructor Aaron Hullinger moving to Phoenix Arizona, and Cody being the next highest belt, Cody was left to take over, as head instructor. Cody has competed all around the U.S. including places like California and Las Vegas, Illinois, Indiana, and more recently, Colorado, where he is currently the 210lb and 195lb Purple Belt Silver Champion; he also has competed in boxing, wresting, and mixed martial arts, giving him a wide range of experience. Cody has trained with ufc, wec, and world champion Brazilian jiu-jistu competitors. It does not take long to realize why his students talk so highly of his teaching, Which are very technical, detailed, and Cody personalises the moves for different body types and skill levels. Cody sets a training environment which encourages confidence, however, he will not tolerate arrogant attitudes, the students at the academy uphold this and are very helpful to newer students. Cody always says "you join a team, but you grow into a family." With well over a 1500 official hours of Brazilian jiu-jitsu training he is now the head bjj instructor at Action MMA.

Judo Instructor Brad Walker

Our Judo program at Action MMA is led by USJA Judo black belt Brad Walker. Mr. Walker started his training in Judo and traditional Japanese Jujutsu in 1998 under Professor Richard So. After Professor So’s retirement, Mr. Walker devoted much time to seeking out and working with the best instructors possible and maintains outstanding relationships with several Dan grade Judo instructors in the surrounding states. Since 2007, Mr. Walker has worked and taught under the close guidance Mr. Paul Farley. Sensei Farley has coached Judo both at the United States Military Academy at West Point and Vassar College. Sensei Farley is currently coaching a Judo national team in Sliven, Bulgaria while on active military duty. In 2009, Mr. Walker and his students were invited to train with the Army Judo team at West Point – The AAU Collegiate Judo Champions, and to give a demonstration of their skills for the Cadets and their instructors at the Academy. Afterwards they received the honor of being adopted into the Hoteikan Martial Arts System Family – A tradition of Judo and Jujutsu practiced at West Point for over 25 years. In 2010, Mr. Walker was awarded his Judo black belt by Sensei Lowell Slaven – 6th Dan and Program Director for the United States Judo Association, and Sensei Johnny Tureaud – 3rd Dan. Mr. Walker currently holds the rank of Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) in Judo, and the rank of Nikyu, (2nd Brown Belt) in Hoteikan Jujutsu.