Strength. Courage. Growth.

Coach Justin Bakal retired from the US Army in 2024 and embarked on his second passion, teaching the fighting arts to those who seek to better themselves through the toughest sports in the world.

Justin's father, a boxing trainer in Brooklyn, NY, gave his children the gift of the sweet science and enabled their growth and future success. Justin further developed his skills in the Army, through his training as a Green Beret. He also continued on his combat sports journey, proving his abilities in tournaments in the 82nd Airborne Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Now that his fighting days are over, he wants to pass on the lessons that contributed to his success.