Meet the Team

  • Randy Ray

    Randy Ray

    Randy leads the kids' jiu-jitsu program at Outsiders Combat Club, bringing dedication and expertise to the next generation of athletes. A black belt under the legendary Chris Haueter, Randy also teaches adult classes, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for the sport. As an active amateur MMA fighter and competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, he brings real-world experience to the mats, inspiring students of all ages to train hard and compete with confidence.

  • Julia Avila Shumate

    Julia Avila Shumate

    Striking and MMA coach at Outsiders Combat Club, Julia brings over a decade of experience in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Kickboxing. A black belt under the legendary Chris Haueter and an active UFC fighter competing as 'Raging Panda,' Julia is passionate about helping athletes of all levels sharpen their skills and reach their full potential.

  • Cody Shumate

    Cody Shumate

    Cody is a dedicated black belt who coaches both jiu-jitsu and strength & conditioning at Outsiders Combat Club. With a strong focus on technique, discipline, and overall fitness, Cody helps students build solid foundations on the mats while enhancing their physical performance. His well-rounded coaching approach ensures athletes of all levels develop the skills and strength needed to succeed in training and competition.

  • Thomas Oglesby

    Thomas Oglesby

    Thomas brings over five years of jiu-jitsu experience and 12 years in the fitness and supplements industry. Passionate about coaching, he is dedicated to helping others improve both on and off the mats. When he's not training, he enjoys lifting, donuts, and spending time with his wife.

  • Jerry Lopez

    Jerry Lopez

    Jerry has been a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner since 2019, finding mental clarity and resilience through training. With two decades in nursing, he specializes in wound care and hyperbaric emergencies while pursuing his DNP degree. Though he considers himself a hobbyist rather than a competitor, Jiu-Jitsu has profoundly shaped his character. He is always eager to share his knowledge, both on the mats and in the medical field.

  • Logan Swaner

    Logan Swaner

    Logan has over 10 years of experience and is good at fighting, with the best single leg defense this side of the Mississippi. He once beat Randy in a fight.

  • Shane McCabe

    Shane McCabe

    Shane is a Black Belt who has been training consistently since starting Jiu-Jitsu in September 2011. While balancing a busy family life and career, he has proven that with time, patience, and dedication, reaching black belt is possible.

  • Houston Knight

    Houston Knight

    Houston has been training for over nine years, focusing heavily on competition during his early journey before shifting his passion to helping others develop their skills. He enjoys the strategic, methodical side of jiu-jitsu, breaking down techniques step by step for training partners. Outside the gym, he works as a programmer, finding parallels between coding and jiu-jitsu through problem-solving and creativity. His goal is to keep learning, sharing, and giving back to the arts he loves.

  • Chris VanCleave

    Chris VanCleave

    Chris, a Black Belt who has been training since 2014, is a husband, proud father, and has over 20 years of work experience with extensive overnight travel. His journey in Jiu-Jitsu began when his son took kids' classes, and a beginner's adult class turned into an obsession. Despite a busy family life, he believes consistency is key, starting with just one day a week and building from there. A multiple-time AGF and IBJJF medalist, he strives to improve 1% every day.