About Our Coaches

Guided by competitors who still love the grind.

We bridge scholastic wrestling with modern grappling demands—sharp hand-fighting, chain wrestling, and positional dominance that translates to BJJ and submission grappling.

Coach Gevorg - Founder of Studio X Wrestling
Founder

Gevorg

10 years experience · Maspeth HS · Hunter College

From high school wrestling mats to national-level Greco-Roman competition, Gevorg has spent over a decade mastering the art of takedowns, top control, and chain wrestling. His experience competing at the U23 National level and earning All-American status has shaped his approach to coaching: disciplined fundamentals meet adaptive game-planning.

As a Queens native and active BJJ competitor, Gevorg understands the unique demands of grapplers looking to add wrestling to their arsenal. His coaching emphasizes the wrestling techniques that translate most effectively to submission grappling competitions.

Credentials & Achievements

  • 2018 Mayor's Cup Champion
  • Northeast Regional Champ (Greco-Roman)
  • U23 Nationals All-American (5th)
  • IBJJF & JJWL Gold Medalist
  • Coach at Beat the Streets NYC

Coach

Kevin

7 years training · John Bowne HS · USAW Certified

Kevin brings a multifaceted grappling perspective to Studio X, having competed in folkstyle wrestling, Greco-Roman, freestyle, and submission grappling tournaments. His USAW certification ensures that all athletes receive technically sound instruction rooted in USA Wrestling's proven methodologies.

Based in Jamaica, Queens, Kevin specializes in helping youth and adult athletes develop complete wrestling games. Whether you're a high schooler preparing for your first varsity season or a BJJ practitioner looking to dominate from the feet, Kevin's patient coaching style meets you where you are.

Credentials & Achievements

  • Regional Submission Grappling Medalist
  • IBJJF NY Open Finalist
  • USAW Certified Coach
  • Jamaica, Queens Based
Coach Kevin - USAW Certified Coach at Studio X Wrestling

Coach Mike - Assistant Coach at Studio X Wrestling
Coach

Mike

Collegiate wrestler · SUNY Brockport · Hunter College

Mike is a four-year collegiate wrestler from SUNY Brockport who brought consistent All-ECWC recognition to every season he competed. Named to the All-ECWC team four times (2014–2017) and earning an All-Mideast Regional honor in 2016, Mike developed the kind of high-level technical foundation that comes only from years of competitive wrestling at the collegiate level.

Since joining Hunter College's wrestling program as an assistant coach in 2021, Mike has channeled that experience directly onto the mat with the next generation of athletes. His coaching draws on a public health background to approach athlete development holistically—building wrestlers who are technically sharp, physically prepared, and mentally resilient.

Credentials & Achievements

  • 4x All-ECWC Selection (2014–2017)
  • All-Mideast Regional Honoree (2016)
  • SUNY Brockport Collegiate Alumni
  • Hunter College Assistant Coach (2021–present)
  • C-Brand Wrestling Camp Coach

Our Approach

Training Philosophy

Fundamentals First

Master the basics before chasing flashy techniques. Sound fundamentals win matches.

Live Drilling

Every session includes live situational sparring to pressure-test your technique.

Progressive Load

Structured progressions that build technique, strength, and mat endurance systematically.

Competition Ready

We prepare athletes for the pressure of competition with match simulation and strategy.

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Private sessions, group classes, and competition prep tailored to your goals.