What Makes USA Martial Arts Best of Phoenix?

Instructors like Don Gray!

USA Martial Arts and Modern Army Combatives Instructor Don Gray Demonstrating with UFC Champ Dan "The Beast" Severn

Instructor Don Gray

Mr. Don Gray is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in USA Martial Arts and hold simultaneous ranking in WTF (Olympic) Taekwondo. Mr. Gray began his martial arts training with Master Nottingham in 1993. He went on to become one of the most beloved Black Belts and Instructors, heading up a branch location as well as instructing at nearly every Academy.

Mr. Gray is also in demand for his private lessons and seminars. He is a specialist in military hand to hand combat, ground fighting and a consulting security specialist for Nottingham Sword & Shield Security.

Instructor Don Gray Teaches a Motivating Class To Children.  Gray is a former Junior Olympic Taekwondo Champion.

Known for his loyalty, example and high level of motivation, Mr. Gray takes great pride in being one of Master Nottingham's original Arizona students and Black Belts. He is also a graduate and contributor of VIPER Practical Personal Protection (a reality based self defense and security course) training and has earned in-depth knowledge of criminology and the pathway to violence.

Mr. Gray is also a former winning State and National competitor and honorably served in the United States Army in Iraq as an Airborne soldier in a highly specialized unit. In 2007 he traveled to Japan for further education.

In 2008 Mr. Gray attended the All Army Tae Kwon Do team training camp. Mr. Gray, a veteran of the Iraq War, holds the distinction as being certified as a Level 2 Modern Army Combatives Program Instructor. Integrating his martial arts and military combatives experience, he developed the G.A.T.O.R. MMA Grappling program which incorporates Modern Army Combatives, Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai Kick Boxing, Submission Grappling, Wrestling and other progressive fighting concepts.

In July of 2008 Mr. Gray won the Fort Bragg Combatives Championships (Home of The Green Beret Special Forces), earning him the opportunity to compete in the All Army Combatives Championships.

During his time in the Army Mr. Gray held various leadership positions. In late 2009 Mr. Gray had fulfilled his contract with the Army and decided to pursue a higher education. Currently Mr. Gray attending college for business and marketing with plans to one day open his own USA Martial Arts location.

"Instructor Don Gray has been a student of mine since he was fourteen years old.  He grew up in this school, went and served our country in Iraq as an Airborne soldier and 4th generation military combatives instructor.  I could not be more proud of the man, Black Belt and Instructor he has become and thrilled to have him return from military duty to teach at USA Martial Arts. He is an outstanding role model and inspiration to USA Martial Arts students young and old." - John Nottingham, USA Martial Arts

To train with Instructor Don Gray or any of the USA Martial Arts staff try our online special! Mr. Gray is available for private training and seminars.  He the director of and teaches GATOR MMA Grappling.


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New MMA Grappling program fuses Brazilian Jiujitsu, Modern Army Combatives and Submission Wrestling

GATOR MMA Grappling

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ), Submission Fighting (SSF), Modern Army Combatives, Practical Tactical Protection 

Our G.A.T.O.R. Grappling program is the result of years of training and research.  It is designed to comprehensively instruct students in functional ground defense.  This is not just sport grappling or competitive MMA. This program is functional grappling designed to empower members with practical ground defense skills.



You will learn to protect yourself in confined spaces and on the ground. You will also learn how to relax and use less energy defending yourself under stress. Leverage is taught to create an equalizer to counter superior positioning and strength. You will also see improvement in your physical, mental, and emotional strength, gain true confidence, solid self-esteem, and gain mental and physical Empowerment!


Our guest instructors and "hired guns" for development of this program have included 4 time Olympian Mike Swain, JJ Machado, several UFC Champs, and our grappling coach Dan "The Beast" Severn.  As a member, you'll have the opportunity to train with the worlds best.
                                                                                                                                                                                        The GATOR Grappling Program offers many benefits along with effective safe living tactics and techniques. Dedicated members will enhance their life both physically and mentally. Aside from the confidence gained from learning relevant defensive skills, learning something new or improving in every class,  gaining new friendships and camaraderie with training partners, some of the mental benifits received from class participation include…

• Increased Self-Esteem
• Increased Personal Patience
• Improve Focus
• Improved Concentration
• Improved Composure
• Enhanced Self-Motivation
• A Healthier Life Perspective

While these well-being changes enhance your mental clarity, every student notices physical changes as well. These include..

• Greater Strength
• Improved Agility
• Increased Muscle Tone
• Increased Endurance
• Loss of Body Fat
• Healthier Overall Lifestyle

Most of these changes happen subtly and while having fun.  Some people spend hours at the gym trying to achieve just a few of these physical changes, but with martial arts training, your body and mind are in constant action and you are using your muscles in many different ways. When training in GATOR Grappling you will not just use one set of muscles, you will be using your whole body as one core unit allowing your body to benefit in both endurance and muscular strength. You will be learning valuable defensive skills,  increasing your mental strength, as well as improving your overall physical fitness.


As a member of GATOR you'll enjoy the benefits of lots of extra-curricular fun like:

• Tail GATOR Parties - BBQ, The Grill Sergeant often makes appearances
• UFC Parties and trips to see live events
• Friday Night Fights - a fun way to bond with fellow GATORS and functionalize the fun in workouts

This program is for Teens and Adults.
Call today to schedule a free trial class!
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