On July 30, 2025, inside the electric atmosphere of Boxr Gym, Miami, we expanded our mission beyond professional fight preparation. Alongside another coach and the gym owner, I led a specialized training session for the Miami-Dade School Police Department, aimed at sharpening their skills for violent, weaponless encounters.
As a professional fighter and trainer at both Boxr Gym and Kill Cliff FC, I’ve spent years developing elite-level training for professional fighters competing in major promotions like the UFC. Now, those same high-performance principles are being applied to prepare officers for real-life, high-stress scenarios.
Why This Training Matters
When officers are faced with physical threats and have no weapon at hand, seconds count. Our July 30th program was designed to give Miami-Dade School PD practical, efficient techniques they can rely on in those moments.
We focused on:
- Restraint and control: How to immobilize a resisting suspect without unnecessary harm.
- Pinning and positioning: Using leverage and body mechanics to maintain control.
- Scenario-based drills: Realistic role-play situations to replicate the chaos and unpredictability of the field.
Fighter-Level Coaching for Law Enforcement
What makes this training unique is its combat-sport foundation. The drills come from techniques I use to prepare high-level fighters, adapted for law enforcement. Just like in the cage, officers need:
- Situational awareness
- Rapid decision-making
- Efficiency of movement
- Confidence under pressure
By combining professional fight conditioning with law enforcement priorities, we create training that is functional, fast, and field-tested.
Positive Response & Future Plans
The feedback from Miami-Dade School PD was immediate and enthusiastic. Officers recognized the value of learning from combat-sports professionals, and leadership saw the potential to improve officer readiness.
Because of this success, we’ve decided to continue the program—offering ongoing sessions to prepare future police officers and refine the skills of active ones.
Boxr Gym: Where Champions & Protectors Train
At Boxr Gym, we don’t just build fighters—we build capable, confident professionals ready for whatever challenge comes their way. Whether it’s a UFC fight night or an unpredictable real-world encounter, the preparation starts here:
- Elite facilities for sparring, grappling, and conditioning.
- Expert coaching grounded in real fight experience.
- A culture of discipline and resilience that carries over into every profession.
Looking Ahead
My commitment is to keep merging the worlds of combat sports and public safety training. The same skills that win championships can save lives—and by sharing them with both fighters and officers, we strengthen not just individuals, but entire communities.
If you’re a fighter seeking world-class preparation, or a department looking to improve unarmed defensive skills, let’s train together. At Boxr Gym, we turn pressure into performance.