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Coaches who have done it

Real competition experience, applied to beginners and athletes alike.

Abdul Razak Alhassan, founder and head coach of WarLand Martial Arts

Founder & Head Coach

Abdul Razak Alhassan

  • MMA
  • Boxing
  • Kickboxing
  • Judo
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • · Veteran UFC fighter
  • · Nearly 30 years in combat sports
  • · Originally from Ghana, founder of WarLand
  • · Strength and conditioning specialist

Abdul Razak Alhassan is a Veteran UFC fighter and lifelong martial artist with nearly three decades of experience in combat sports. Originally from Ghana, his journey took him from humble beginnings to competing on one of the biggest stages in the world.

As founder of WarLand, he brings elite-level experience in MMA, boxing, kickboxing, judo and strength and conditioning to athletes of every level. His coaching is built on discipline, consistency and real-world results, helping beginners build confidence while pushing serious athletes further.

He created WarLand to be a place where kids grow into leaders, athletes sharpen their edge, and everyday people build strength physically and mentally. Mentorship and community are central to how he coaches.

Coach Zack Davis at WarLand Martial Arts

Coach

Zack Davis

  • BJJ
  • MMA
  • Wrestling
  • · Purple Belt BJJ · 12+ years MMA experience
  • · Former wrestling coach, The Oakridge School
  • · UT-Arlington Track & Field alum
  • · Fort Worth firefighter · FWFD PT instructor

Zack Davis coaches grappling and MMA at WarLand, drawing on more than a decade in the sport plus a background in wrestling and track. He previously coached wrestling at The Oakridge School and serves as a Fort Worth firefighter and department PT instructor.

Coach Silas at WarLand Martial Arts

Coach

Silas

  • MMA
  • Striking
  • Grappling
  • · Undefeated amateur and pro MMA fighter
  • · Karate black belt · gymnastics foundation
  • · Trained in judo, BJJ and Muay Thai
  • · Builds complete fighters, strikers and grapplers

Silas coaches across striking and grappling, with a background that spans karate, gymnastics, judo, BJJ and Muay Thai. He works with members building a complete skill set rather than a single specialty.

J.D, MMA and grappling coach at WarLand Martial Arts

MMA & Grappling Coach

J.D

  • MMA
  • Wrestling
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Muay Thai
  • · 6+ years of continuous martial arts training
  • · Specializes in grappling for MMA, focusing on wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • · Well-rounded striking background in Muay Thai and kickboxing
  • · Trains fighters for the complete demands of modern MMA

J.D is a dedicated MMA and grappling coach whose primary focus is wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for mixed martial arts. With more than six years of continuous martial arts training, he has built a well-rounded understanding of both the striking and grappling sides of the sport.

His background includes Muay Thai and kickboxing, giving him a practical grasp of how grappling exchanges set up and follow striking in real MMA scenarios. He applies that complete perspective to help students develop grappling skills that actually work inside the cage.

His coaching philosophy is built on fundamentals, consistency, and preparing athletes for the real demands of modern MMA, whether they are training for competition, self-defense, or overall growth as martial artists.

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