Billy began martial arts in high school, where he trained and competed in wrestling. After graduating, he attended Campbell University to study Kinesiology. It was at that time that he also began training in American Karate and Kickboxing under Leon Nelson in 2015.
Billy continued training in various martial arts and has competed over 20 times in multiple disciplines including Grapple Strike, Bareknuckle Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Kickboxing. In 2019, Billy received his black belt in American Karate and Kickboxing.
In addition to his passion for competing, Billy found he also has a passion for coaching and teaching. He works with the beginner kickboxers in our cardio kickboxing classes and is an assistant coach for all levels of Kickboxing students.
Since becoming part of the Apex Martial Arts Center family in 2017, Billy has been a mainstay at the gym, and a trusted friend and operations partner to Don Rodger. Billy’s passion for martial arts is apparent, whether he is preparing to compete, or helping our team prepare for competition.
