Rhadi Ferguson

OLYMPIAN, MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, PERFORMANCE TRAINING COACH, and PROFESSOR Olympian (2004) and highly-acclaimed mixed martial arts trainer, strength and conditioning coach, executive coach, and personality development consultant, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson conceptualizes and integrates best-in-class training and coaching methodologies for prestigious clientele on an international basis. His theory of mind includes hard work, dedication, deliberate practice, and a proper blend of coaching and cognitive behavioral techniques to elicit optimum performance. He is recognized as a High Performance Enhancement Specialist for professionals and executives while guiding towards achieving desired outcomes. As an industry leading health & wellness coach, Rhadi offers 20+ years of dynamic experience employing resilient, innovative, and impactful coaching methodologies to empower clients' physiological, emotional, and cognitive foundations. As an award-winning and performance-driven professional, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson won several accolades, including Bahamas Judo Hall of Fame (2017), Bruce Lee Hall of Honor (2017), Howard University Hall of Fame (2014), Top 100 Mixed Martial Arts Trainers in the World - UFC Fit Magazine (2013), USA Judo Coach of the Year Award - Senior Nationals (2006), Nominee for the U.S Olympic Committee's Doc Councilman Award, 6th Degree Black Belt in Judo and 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Established as a premier MMA, Judo, and Jujitsu Coach and Practitioner, Rhadi enhances team performance through mental enlightenment, health and wellness coaching, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Coached multiple UFC champions and Hall of Famers (Rashad Evans); World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Champions (Bobby Lashley); and trained/developed Olympians and Brazilian Jiujitsu World Champions. Rhadi designs robust curriculum for Judo Schools, including Tampa Florida Judo to facilitate top-quality grappling, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and submission wrestling, along with teaching and mentoring 13.5K+ students via online courses with Udemy, involving all facets of mixed martial arts. He facilitates health and wellness coaching at Switch On Coaching and builds customized programs to achieve resilience, increase mental and physical well-being, and encourage pro-health behaviors. Through a dedication to client service excellence, Rhadi meets individual client requirements and achieves maximum potential via exercise, training, hydration, and weight management. He cultivates customized health & wellness plans to support customers' in recovery and rehabilitation process. As a top-ranked Performance Coach and Trainer across the USA and globally, Rhadi showcases applied expertise in all facets of action coaching, counseling, and consultation. Significant Contributions Featured on major networks, such as Yahoo!, NBC, and ESPN as well as print media platforms: UFC Fit Magazine, Ultimate Grappling Magazine, and Washington Post. Exmplify high-level professional recognitions as a (2) time Olympian and (4) Time U.S. National Judo Champion, an Undefeated MMA Fighter (Strikeforce Veteran), and a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt. Demonstrate depth and breadth of wrestling, mixed martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu), and football insights and exposure. Possess Olympic-level background and advanced self-defense knowledge to facilitate unique learning experiences.