Meet your coaches
Competitive experience matters. So does knowing how to teach. Our coaches bring both to every class.
The Sonic team
From first-day fundamentals to competition preparation, the team is here to help students improve with patient, practical instruction.
Head Coach · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Ben began training with Team DNA in Erie under Dan “PA Hitman” Swift in 2008 and began assisting with instruction in 2009. During his MMA career, he won the XFS featherweight and bantamweight championships. Ben opened Sonic in 2017 and has grown it into a leading BJJ and MMA gym for the Franklin area.
Assistant Coach · Three-stripe Purple Belt
Eric joined Sonic in 2019, began coaching youth wrestling in 2022, and now teaches adult Gi and No-Gi classes. A former high-school wrestler, he has competed in more than 60 BJJ events. Eric is also a registered nurse and served eight years in the Air Force Reserve.
Assistant Coach · Purple Belt
Devin began training at Sonic in 2020 and progressed from assisting with private lessons to teaching adult Gi and No-Gi classes. His background includes football, wrestling, BJJ competition, and personal training. Outside the gym, Devin is an elementary teacher.
Assistant Coach · Purple Belt
Josh began training in 2021 at Underground BJJ and has taught fundamentals for two years. He leads Sonic’s leg-lock sessions and has competed in major BJJ tournaments and MMA. His results include IBJJF gold medals in Cleveland and Toronto.
Kids Program Assistant · Four-stripe White Belt
Magnum joined Sonic in August 2024 and volunteered with youth classes to develop quickly as both a student and helper. A regular competitor and open-mat participant, he brings the commitment he developed as a standout high-school cross-country runner.
Assistant Wrestling Coach · Blue Belt
Andrew supports Sonic’s wrestling instruction and continues his own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu development as a blue belt.
Assistant Coach · Purple Belt
Cullen supports the adult coaching team and helps students develop their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals.
New students are eased into training and are never pressured to spar before they are comfortable.
Classes combine warmups, focused technique, partner drilling, and optional live practice.
Train for fitness, confidence, self-defense, competition, or simply a challenging new hobby.
Meet us on the mat
Your first class is the best way to experience the room, meet the team, and decide if Sonic feels right for you.
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767A Allegheny BlvdCall
814-428-8780