Effective immediately the "Wrestling" program at RPFS has been completely revamped and transformed to better meet the needs and goals of our members and to better fit the hardcore, balls to the wall mold of our other programs and classes.
The class, which will henceforth be called RPFS’s "Combat Wrestling" will continue to take place on Thursday evenings at 7:15. The focus of the program, however, will be on the real world application of wrestling techniques, take downs and defenses for the mats, the ring and the cage. If you are looking to learn "spladles", "Petersons" or "tilts", this is not the wrestling program you are looking for. If, however, you are looking to improve your grappling game for wrestling, BJJ, or MMA, and/or if you have aspirations of competing under the RPFS banner, it is MANDATORY! Check it out and we are certain you won’t be disappointed!

Brett Martinez: During his tenure at RPFS Brett "Young Blood Martinez" has gained a reputation for having the best take downs in the house which is quite an impressive feat considering the level of fighters who train and teach at this facility. At Northern Lehigh High School, Brett was a 4 time District medalist and a 3^rd place Regional Champion. In May 2010 Brett finished a 4 year scholarship run at Kutztown University where he was a 4 year started, a 2 time Regional medalist and a 2 time placer in PSAC. Currently, 3-0 as a professional MMA fighter with 3 first round stoppages, Brett is quickly becoming the hottest 145lbs prospect on the PA MMA circuit and everyone expects very big things from this kid in the futre.

Andy Beil: RPFS is very proud and pleased to have Andy as both a member of the RPFS Fight Team and coaching staff. A former wrestler at Northampton High School, Andy began his MMA training later than most but has certainly made up for lost time! In the 5 years he's been with RPFS, Andy has cemented his reputation as one of the toughest MMA fighters and submission grapplers on the circuit whose leg and ankle locks have become a matter of legend on the local MMA scene. Currently a purple belt in BJJ under Brain Miller, Andy is 4-3 in amateur MMA and will be turning pro by the end of 2012.

Joel Roberts  "Wrestling" Joel Roberts began training in Jr. High School in the sport of wrestling. He followed up a four year high school varsity career with a three year stint as a varsity wrestling coach for Lehighton High School. Joel has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitu for six years and was awarded a Blue Belt "on the spot" by Grand Master Francisco Mansor, 9^th Degree Red Belt during a 2006 seminar. Currently a Brown Belt under James Simrell (Cardoso-Simrell BJJ), Joel fought his first MMA match in June 2007on the "King of the Cage- Explosion" card defeating his opponent, who went into the fight with a record of 11-8, in 45 seconds of the first round by arm bar! He then went on to increase his record to 3-1 when, in August of 2008, he bested previously undefeated Jeff Lentz of Rhino Fight team to improve is record to 5-1 and capture the N.B.F. Super Middleweight Title.  Joel won the 150lb Expert Division title at the 2009 NAGA Battle at the Beach and  is currently training closely with Brian Miller and 3 time World Muay Thai Champion, Eric Utsch and fighting throughout Pennsylvania as a PRO MMA Fighter.