Greg Nelson:  

Life After High School I went to the U of MN, Wrestled and graduated with a BA in International Relations. Continued training in the martial arts, and began seriously training the summer after graduating. I never stopped training in the martial arts and am a Full Instructor in the following: -Filipino Martial Arts,Jun Fan Gung Fu & Jeet Kune Do,Muay Thai/Thai Boxing, Combat Submission Wrestling, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,Level III Instructor Maphilindo Silat, Level IV Instructor: Krabi-Krabong, Army Combatives Instructor (Level IV), Red Glove: La Boxe Francaise Savate, Advanced Student: Shoot Wrestling In addition to wrestling in college, I have also competed in Barzilian Jiu-Jitsu (Pan Americans - 1 x Gold Medal,1 x Silver Medal), LA Grappling Games -3 x 1st Place), 2 - 0 in Muay Thai, 1 - 0 in Shooto. I opened the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy November of 1992. I now have a little under 200 students. I was married and divorced, and then met and married my best friend and wife Vee Phan, and have been married for nearly 10 years. Just after my divorce I was at a low point in my life. I had accomlished many things, yet my life was hollow. It was at this point that a friend, student and fellow fighter shared the gospel with me. At first I was reluctant, however after reading the Bible daily and having many seemingly planned events happen in my life I finally asked he Lord Jesus Christ to take charge of my life. The day I submitted my life, repented and put my faith in Jesus Christ, my Lord an...Expand for more