The Team Kru Mark Cook - Owner/Operator/Senior Muay Thai Instructor Mark is the owner and operator of Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts and has successfully managed the Studio for the past 20 years. He is a 4th degree black belt in Freestyle Karate and has over 25 years experience in martial arts training, teaching, competition fighting and judging. He has specialised in Muay Thai for the past 20 years training both fighters and the general public. He has worked extensively in the security industry, as a Youth Worker for 10 years at Melbourne Juvenile Justice and as a children's counselor with disadvantaged youth for the Lord Mayors Camp. He is also a qualified jeweler with 20 years experience. He holds his Level 2 First Aid certificate and Working with Children's Check and is the father of 2 boys. Craig Donaldson - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Craig is our BJJ coach and a purple belt student of the world renowned John Will. Craig has been with Greensborough MMA since 2002and brings 20 years involvement in martial arts and a greater depth to the sport of Jiu Jitsu. His students benefit from his expertise in street and sport grappling and throwing. Craig began martial arts in 1990 and later that year earned his black belt Australian freestyle Combat Karate. He then began with John Will. In 1994 he earned his 1st Dan Black Belt AFAS. After a break away from the sport, in 1998 Craig began training again with John Will in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 2000 earned his 3rd Dan Black Belt AFAS. Sam Gatt - Senior Boxing Instructor I started my boxing career in 2005 at Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts under the coaching of Mark Cook and Adam Nahal. After training for 1 year I had my first of 8 fights with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. I decided to stop fighting due to the fact that I didn’t have the time to train as much as I was. I have recently started coaching at Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts based on the fact that I want to share my knowledge and skill with others. Whether you want to train for fitness or learn how to box is completely up to you, either way both will be achieved! Training and Boxing Experience • 6 years experience • Fight record of - 8 Fights, 6 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw in the 58-60kg weight division • 1 time Greensborough mixed martial arts fighter of the year • 1 time Greensborough mixed martial arts club champion • Attended state training for 2 years in 2007-08 • Represented and fought for Victoria in Tasmania in 2008 to great success with a second round TKO Kate Findlay - Senior Assistant I commenced at Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts (GMMA) in 2006 under the training of Mark Cook. I have enjoyed every moment at GMMA, the atmosphere is extremely friendly, and the instructors provide every level of encouragement to all participants. As my own skills developed, the team at GMMA encouraged me to assist them in training the newer members of the studio. I look forward to continuing to coach the novice members of the studio to develop their skills and ensure they enjoy their involvement with GMMA. Greensborough Mixed Martial Arts creates a supportive and encouraging environment for all ages and skill level, and gives great opportunities whether you want to become or fighter or simply gain self defence and fitness in a controlled and fun environment. Kosta Sakkas - Junior Assistant I have been training Muay Thai at GMMA Taipan muay thai for over 4 years. It started off as something different to do and quickly developed into a passion. I have been trained by Kru Mark Cook and Kru Paul Smith. I have also trained in Thailand which has given me the opportunity to learn a more traditional approach to Muay Thai. My fight record is 4 fights 4 wins 0 losses. I know the people who attend my class will benefit from my experience. Jake Ferrara - Personal Trainer My name is Jake Ferrara and I currently work as a Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria and have had a passion for fitness since the age of 17. I have trained in Muay Thai for approx 10 years with a view to enter competition in the near future. During that time I have studied fitness mainly to enhance my own training. I thoroughly enjoy non conventional training modalities like Plyometrics, circuit training, boxing, Muay Thai, kettle bells, I am especially interested in outdoor exercise utilizing the environment as a gym also known as "Movnat". I find these create a fun and interesting way to train that keeps the mind focused and has an infinite number of combinations to challenge at every level. I thoroughly enjoy what I do and take genuine satisfaction in seeing others achieve their goals, no matter how ambitious they may be. | 
