The Academy
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Greg Nelson
Head Instructor
Sean Sherk
Instructor
Adam Ahern
Instructor
John Arends
Instructor
Ishmael Bentley
Instructor
James Cook
Instructor
Darrian Farris
Instructor
Andy Grahn
Instructor
Seth Guimont
Instructor
Brian Hollenbeck
Instructor
Nate Homme
Instructor
Lance King
Instructor
Dick Kotasek
Instructor
Sarah Lawson
Instructor
Erik Little Instructor
Lee Lor Instructor
Ed Markey
Instructor
Nat McIntyre
Instructor
Saul Mitchell
Instructor
Ryan Murray
Instructor
Dennis Potabenko
Instructor
Charles C. Roberts
Instructor
Katie Vogel
Instructor
Sherk-Sean
Sherk, Sean "The Muscle Shark" Instructor
Rank: Instructor
Sean has trained extensively at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy since 1994. Sean is formerly the UFC Lightweight World Champion, only the second person in history to ever hold the lightweight title. He has wrestled since the age of 7 and has over 400 matches. He also has trained and competed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts since 1998. His fight name is "The Muscle Shark" given to him by Japanese fans before fighting in Pride Bushido. Sean holds an Associate Instructorship in Combat Submission Wrestling from Erik Paulson. He is a consummate coach with an eye for detail, and a passion for his students and fighters. More info about Sean can be found on his website at www.seansherk.com
• Former UFC World Lightweight Champion