Mark Mireles has been training in the martial arts since 1977, with black belts in judo and Brazilian jujitsu and is currently is a professional mixed martial arts coach/trainer. As an amateur wrestler, he earned All American honours. Mark is a veteran officer with the Los Angeles Police department where, besides his regular duties, he is a certified law enforcement defensive tactics instructor and arrest and control expert as well as a two-time recipient of the Medal of Valour, the highest award for bravery given by the LAPD.