Combat Sports Club

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The mission of the Youngstown State University Combat Sports Club is to promote the safe practice and advancement of combat sports by providing high-quality instruction, structured training, and educational opportunities for students of all experience levels. Our club is committed to developing technically skilled, disciplined, and respectful martial artists through training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). We emphasize safety, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal accountability while fostering an inclusive community that encourages physical fitness, mental resilience, teamwork, and lifelong learning. The club strives to represent Youngstown State University with professionalism, integrity, and respect both on and off campus.

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Members Benefits

Membership in the Youngstown State University Combat Sports Club provides students with structured training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Members receive technical instruction from experienced coaches and advanced student leaders while developing discipline, confidence, physical fitness, and self-defense skills. The club offers regular practices, supervised sparring, conditioning sessions, and opportunities to participate in seminars, workshops, and intercollegiate competitions. Members also benefit from a supportive community that encourages teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Whether your goal is recreation, competition, fitness, or skill development, the club provides a safe and inclusive environment for all experience levels.

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Allen Caldwell

Advisor (2)
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Nikoloz Kenkadze

Vice-President
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Gavin Woolston

Safety Officer (Club Sports)
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James Killmeyer

Secretary/Treasurer
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Donovan Cornelius

Safety Officer (Club Sports)
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Jan Harter

Safety Officer (Club Sports)
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Josiah Horst

Advisor (1)
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Soheil Balsini Gavanaroudi

President

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Combat Sports Club

1 Tressel Way
Youngstown Ohio 44555
United States