Chad Kight

Chad Kight is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Science. After graduation he worked for two years in a mental health facility where he gained valuable first hand experience in controlling hostile and violent confrontations on a daily basis.

Chad has a passion for the martial arts that started at an early age. He is currently ranked a 3rd degree brown belt instructor under the legendary Royce Gracie, in addition to holding a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Chad is also a full Instructor under Paul Vunak of Progressive Fighting Systems in JKD and Filipino Martial Arts.

Chad has over 16 years of Mixed Martial Arts experience with extensive training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JKD, Kali, Weapons, Muay Thai, Boxing, to include Jiu-Jitsu training in Brazil. Chad competes on a world level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Fighting competition. His passion for the martial arts led him to train with and has learned from some of the best mixed martial artist in the world today. His passion for training and competing continues and has carried over into teaching and helping others reach their full potential in martial arts and fitness.
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  • 2010 Naga Fighting Silver Medalist Expert Division
  • 2010 Dungal Fighting Gold Medalist Master Division
  • 2009 NagaExpert Division Bronze Medalist
  • 2008 NagaExpert Division Silver Medalist
  • 2008 Atama Open Superfight Competitor
  • Battle of H-town 2 consecutive years, 06, 07
  • Brenham Vale Tudo Division Champion
  • Dungal Fighting Division Champion
  • Party Slam Division Champion
  • Competed in Gracie BJJ World Championship
  • Competed in Relson Gracie Challenge
  • Certified RAT Program Instructor (Rapid Assault Tactics)
  • Women’s Self Defense Instructor
  • Professional Athlete Trainer and Conditioning Coach
  • Placed in many city and state tournaments
  • Chad has influenced and currently teaches hundreds of students and leaders in the Martial Arts Industry.
  • Sugarland MMA 2009
  • TEAM KIGHT 2009

Richard Burmaster

Richard Burmaster is co-founder of thecagedoor.net and has been training in combat sports since the age of 10 , when his grandfather took him to Joe Ancona's in New Orleans for his first boxing lesson. He has been active in the MMA scene for close to 10 years and has trained in MMA for the last 8 years. From Army combatives to the Militech Fighting Systems, he has been able to train in many of the martial arts from coast to coast. As VP of B3 sports management Richard has worked with many fighters to further their careers. Currently Richard is a MMA coach at Sugarland Mixed Martial arts and Media Director for Legacy Fighting Championships. When not teaching Richard spends time with his wife and 2 kids. 

Richard's only known weakness is pudding...and cookies....and pie...and ok actually it's a long list.

Will Black

will.png?1336419737446 Hello, my name is William Black and my quest is to help you navigate through the world of fitness. I have been a facilitator of fitness going on fourteen years now, and would love the opportunity of helping you achieve your goals no matter the scale, big or small.

About me:
  • International Sports Science Association certified
  • Specialist in Sports Conditioning ceritified
  • University of Texas: assistant strength & conditioning coach (football, track & field, cheerleading, and baseball)
  • Ponies of Southern Methodist University in Dallas: first assistant to the head coach of
  • strength and conditioning
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine certified
I have worked closely with all sports and I have put together my unique training style and develop multiple training systems. We are surrounded by a vast array of body types no one person is the same. We should never accept a cookie cutter training system; ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.

On my expedition to gain more knowledge in this industry, I have found that one truth holds strong. That truth is RESULTS! How many times have we worked our tails off just to have the scale not move a pound, or that little black dress become just that, a black dress… I am willing and able to start this journey with you and make this your BEST push for a better fitness lifestyle. Please call on me for your fitness needs.

As you can see, I have the tools to assist you in your quest for better fitness. My education and background allow me to work with all spectrums of fitness:
  • Weight Loss Management
  • Muscle Gain
  • Flexibility Assistants
  • Sports Specific Training
  • Program Design
  • Youth Fitness
  • Rehabilitation
As your fitness instructor I believe YOU have a book to write on your fitness journey, together let’s write CHAPTER ONE!


Jeff Reno

Jeff has over 25 years of experience in various forms of Martial Arts. Over the years he has been extremely fortunate to train with many great instructors, trainers and fighters. All these individuals helped mold both his mental and physical well being.

His quest began at an early age in the discipline of Tang Soo Do Karate, in which he achieved a 3rd Degree Black Belt. This early accomplishment instilled a life long obsession with the pugilistic arts. With a hunger for more knowledge, he joined the United States Marine Corps as part of the Security Forces Anti-Terrorist Unit. During that stint, he had a plethora of instruction in hand-to-hand combat, boxing, weapons training, riot control and security guard training. Upon his discharge, he immediately entered training and competing in various striking/kickboxing disciplines, including Muay Thai, San Shou, and Full Contact Kickboxing. The journey then brought him to the fantastic art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which added another dimension to his foundation.