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Our Coaches
Head Coach/Owner Profectus Hendersonville
Travis Shrum
Meet Coach Travis, a distinguished martial artist whose journey began at the age of thirteen. By eighteen, he had earned his first-degree black belt in karate and achieved his second-degree black belt in his early twenties. His diverse career includes serving as a United States Marine, a Hendersonville Police Officer, and running Shrum Insurance Services for over twenty-four years.
In 2013, Coach Travis expanded his martial arts expertise by immersing himself in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Jeremy Akin, the founder of Profectus Jiu-Jitsu. He achieved the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt i and has garnered multiple accolades, including IBJJF Champion and Masters Worlds Champion titles. As the founder and head coach at Profectus Hendersonville, Coach Travis continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of martial artists.
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Travis Shrum
Coach - Logan Nash
Coach Logan is a dedicated Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with an impressive 15 years of training in Jiu-Jitsu and various mixed martial arts. With a decade of coaching experience, his expertise is evident both on and off the mat.
As an accomplished athlete, Coach Logan has achieved notable success in MMA, securing victories in fights and earning gold medals in IBJJF and NAGA competitions.
His coaching experience spans all levels, from guiding local Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts to mentoring athletes who compete in prestigious events like the IBJJF Pan American Championships. Additionally, he has developed the skills of numerous amateur and professional MMA fighters, establishing himself as a versatile and effective coach.