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Tom Butler
Owner/Operator
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Tom Butler is the Owner/Operator of Precision Combat. Tom is married to Lindsey Butler, they have 4 children. They reside in Mattoon, IL, where they are natives and proud local Business owners.
Tom began training Martial Arts in 2006 under Jeremy Harminson at True Believers Gym, where he trained & competed in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts. Due to the deep pedigree of combat sports in Coles County, Tom was exposed to high level striking from Harminson & the team, as well as Grappling from local fighters at the Eastern Illinois Wrestling Room. The EIU wrestling room was comprised of local fighters who were following in the footsteps of Matt Hughes and the culture that he created there. These would lend as great teachers to Tom, as he began to build his game and train / teach others.
Through this process, Tom found his passion. To train, instruct, and lead others. Tom is currently a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where most of his training and focus resides. While competing in Mixed Martial Arts is behind him, he still enjoys competing in Jiu-Jitsu.
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Bully Proof Jiu-Jitsu:
This program is designed for students to learn fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu through structured drills & sparring. Our classes are designed to not only teach students Jiu-Jitsu, but to also help instill life lessons. We place a high value on teaching students how to actively listen, follow instructions, all while keeping a positive attitude. Our students often enter local grappling tournaments.
Adult Jiu Jitsu
The style of Jiu-Jitsu we train is most suitable for competition / real application (fighting & self defense). We follow the training model that has produced over a hundred Worlds & Pans Champions for Pedigo Submission Fighting. Within our first 3 years of operation, Precision Combat has produced 3 IBJJF PANS Champions & 2 IBJJF PANS Podium finishers!
We place a heavy priority on Team. When new people begin their journey, it’s the Team who rallies around to help them along. The intent is for everyone to help one another achieve their goals, when One wins we all win! All are contributors to the Team, competitors & non-competitors alike.
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