Kurt Cornwell has spent most of his life involved in the Martial Arts. With a passion and fascination for the spectrum of styles that the practice has to offer, Coach Kurt explores cultural martial arts from all parts of the world and the history books.

In 2007, Kurt became a full-time member of the MKG International Martial Art Organization. Since then, he has become a professional Instructor, traveling the country and beyond teaching the Martial Arts to people from all walks of life. Notable clientele includes NFL and NHL Players, Actors and Stunt Professionals, SWAT Teams and Security Professionals, Non-Profit Agencies, Health Care facilities, and live public events. Kurt has appeared on numerous television news networks, is a published author, Podcast Host, and TEDx Keynote Speaker (UCLA). He has been a Guest Instructor in Osaka Japan, Los Angeles CA, Baton Rouge LA, Minneapolis MN, and across southeast Michigan.

Kurt’s Mission
To create accessible training opportunities where people from all walks of life can feel comfortable and inspired to explore the transformative practice of martial art.

Professional Credentials

Level 3 Instructor

MKG International
Martial Art Association

Associate Instructor

Inosanto International
Martial Art Association

Affiliate Coach

Ghost Elusive Boxing

Podcast Co-Host

The World of Martial Arts Podcast

Keynote Speaker

TEDx UCLA 2019

Instructor Credentials

  • Muay Thai Kickboxing

  • Jeet Kune Do

  • Jun Fan Gung Fu + Wing Chun Kung Fu

  • Inosanto-LaCoste Kali

  • Kalis Ilustrisimo

  • Panantukan + Silat

  • Ghost Elusive Sport Fighting

Extended Practitioner

  • Boxing

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • Catch Wrestling

  • Chinese Kenpo Karate

  • Submission Wrestling

  • Pekiti Tirsia Kali

  • Silat Suffian Bela Diri

  • Capoeira

  • Tai Chi

  • Aikido

Longtime Student of Martial Arts Legends

  • Rick Faye

  • Dan Inosanto

  • Chai Sirisute

  • Erik Paulson

  • Maul Mornie

  • Leo Gaje

  • Bill McGrath

  • Arnold Narzo

  • Fred Bigliardi

  • Marcus Wynne

  • Darryl Vidal, Karate Kid Film Star

“I have always felt that Martial Art is a shared human inheritance, passed down among the generations in the spirit of keeping peace, protecting the tribe, and maintaining a healthy community in body and mind. While each individual culture of origin must be honored for its contribution, the Art as a whole belongs to us all. My job as a Teacher is to preserve these traditions, and to find a way to make them relevant and accessible to all people in my time.”

KURT CORNWELL

Programs:
Recreational MMA