Meet The Team

Our Instructors

A coaching staff built on real competition experience — not certificates alone.

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Kenji Watanabe
Founder & Head Coach

Kenji Watanabe

Muay Thai

12+ years competing and coaching across Japan and Thailand. Founded Impact to build fighters with real clinch work and fight IQ — not technique for show.

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Aiko Tanaka
Head Coach · BJJ

Aiko Tanaka

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Multiple-time national medalist focused on technical ground control and competition prep.

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Ren Sato
Head Coach · Kickboxing

Ren Sato

Kickboxing

Former pro kickboxer known for high-tempo conditioning and sharp striking mechanics.

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Hana Kobayashi
Coach · Youth Program

Hana Kobayashi

Kids & Youth

Builds discipline and fundamentals in young athletes through structured, supportive training.

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Daiki Nakamura
Coach · Boxing

Daiki Nakamura

Boxing

Former amateur boxing champion teaching sharp footwork and defense-first fundamentals.

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Mio Fujimoto
Coach · Self-Defense

Mio Fujimoto

Women's Self-Defense

Specializes in practical self-defense and confidence building at every experience level.

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Sora Ito
Coach · Strength & Conditioning

Sora Ito

Strength & Conditioning

Designs fight-specific conditioning that builds power, speed, and durability.

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Yuto Matsumoto
Coach · Wrestling

Yuto Matsumoto

Wrestling & Takedowns

Collegiate wrestling background teaching takedown entries and top control.

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