American Rough &Tumble ACADEMY

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We are dedicated to bringing the best of Western Martial Arts to people that want to study them.  The clubs are organized to make these studies very accessible.


Profiles:


            Coach Michael “Fedora” Long

Coach Fedora started his combative training at the age of 13 as a competitive wrestler.  He has trained in various martial styles for more than three decades including Kun Tao Silat (with Willem de Thouars and Guru Mathew Cohen) and currently Danse de Rue Savate with Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III in the U. S. and Europe.  On his journey he was compelled to find effective martial traditions from the west which led him to Danse de Rue Savate and Catch Wrestling.  He holds the instructor rank of Coach with the International Guild of Danse de Rue Savate as well as serves as a regional counselor for the Guild.  He is also holds a Level 1 certification as a Catch Wrestler with Scientific Wrestling.

Michael works as an investment advisor and is one of the founders of his firm. www.rbcadvisors.com