Henri is an MMA competitor looking to build his reputation as an elite fighter in the cage. He understands the importance of staying calm and collected in the most frantic situations. Henri started coaching in 2016 and quickly found it to be his passion. He loves using real-life skills to empower students. Throughout his MMA career, Henri has trained in boxing, Muay-Thai, wrestling, grappling and Jiu-Jitsu. He adds unique qualities to our StandStrong curriculum Ben was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. After many years of competing in wrestling it led to a pursuit to learn other martial arts such as kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and mixed-martial arts. After training for several years, Ben began actively competing in MMA. The lessons he has learned drove him to share his knowledge gained over the years with others. He has taught kickboxing, beginner jiu-jitsu, and HIIT-style classes at multiple locations in Illinois and Colorado. His experience with many different skill sets has led to a unique understanding of the importance of preparing for many different situations that can arise. He is currently an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer focused on higher-level athletic performance. His love for helping others has led him to dedicate his professional life to coaching through the empowerment, health, and fitness of his students.