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Bruce A. Drago

“The FIT Boss” — MMAXOUT Founder & Master Trainer


About Bruce

With a career spanning more than three decades, Bruce A. Drago — known throughout the industry as “The FIT Boss” — has trained over one million members in MMA, fitness, and nutrition, and that number continues to grow. Widely regarded as a walking encyclopedia of the MMA fitness world, Bruce has built a reputation for delivering exceptional physical results while instilling the principles of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

His students span the full spectrum of high-performance professionals — from U.S. military personnel and city police officers to private security specialists — all of whom have sought out his expertise in combat fitness and tactical training.


Current Ventures

MMAXOUT Online Personal Training — MMAXOUT.com
Bruce now brings his world-class training methodology directly to clients worldwide through his online personal training platform.


MMAXOUT Fitness: A Global Movement

  • Founder & Operator of the largest MMA Fitness Program worldwide, with over 120 affiliate gyms utilizing MMAXOUT Fitness workouts from 2010 to 2022
  • Creator of the MMAXOUT DVD Home Workout Program
  • Producer of Home Boot Camp Workout Videos (2010) — a high-intensity program featuring 10 strength and cardio exercises designed to challenge endurance and maximize calorie burn through rapid transitions with minimal rest

Certified MMAXOUT Instructor Progression:

  • MMAXOUT Level 1
  • MMAXOUT Level 2
  • MMAXOUT Level 3
  • MMAXOUT Level 4
  • MMAX Intense
  • MMAX Defense

Video Production & Self-Defense Media

Direct Video Productions (2004)
As founder of a video production company dedicated to showcasing top talent in real-world survival, Bruce produced a 3-DVD series covering the essential skills of street defense.


Professional Training & Certifications

Bond Forfeitures / National Surety Investigators Network (2003)

  • Skip Tracing
  • Surveillance Methods & Techniques
  • Safe Defendant Custody Procedures
  • Use of Force & Survival Skills Training
  • Extradition & Defendant Transport

Krav Maga — Israeli Military Certified (2002–2003)

  • Contact Combat
  • Self-Defense Stress Training
  • Full-Contact Fighting
  • Mindset: “Eliminate the Threat”

Certified CDT Tactical Master Instructor (1999–2002)

  • Law Enforcement
  • Family Protection
  • Military
  • Executive Protection

ITG — International Training Group (1999)

  • Advance Work
  • Close Quarter Protection
  • Tactical Handgun
  • Principles of Protection
  • Basic & Advanced Formations
  • Technical Surveillance Counter Measures
  • Counterintelligence
  • Explosive Search & Identification
  • Executive Protocol

Easy Defense Program (1999)

  • Adrenal Stress Conditioning
  • Conflict Avoidance
  • De-escalation Training

Personal Training & Coaching (1990–Present)

  • Creator of Cardio Kickboxing
  • MMA & Boxing Coach
  • Trainer of National Kickboxers
  • Specialist in Kickboxing, Body Sculpting & Resistance Training

Weapons & Use of Force Expertise

Weapons Expert — Disarms (1985–Present)

  • Impact Weapons
  • Bladed Weapons
  • Firearms

Use of Force Expert (1995–Present)

  • Stunning Techniques
  • Restraint Position
  • Obstacle Removal
  • Pain Tolerance
  • Ground Assault
  • Survival Mindset
  • Pressure Points (Knockouts)
  • Body Disruption

Professional Credits & Recognition

  • Author, CDT 2000 Manual
  • Featured in TRS Direct Videos and Nampa videos
  • Featured in magazines and promotional advertisements
  • Featured on National and Local TV News
  • Featured in over 40 local and regional newspapers
  • Recipient, Master Instructor of the Year Award
  • Undefeated in any contact sport

Martial Arts & Combat Styles Trained & Certified

DisciplineRank / Experience
International Personal TrainerCertified
Freestyle Grappling6th Degree Black Belt
American Tae Kwon Do5th Degree Black Belt
American Kenpo3rd Degree Black Belt
Tae Kwon Do3rd Degree Black Belt
Hapkido2nd Degree Black Belt
Aikido1st Degree Black Belt
Kickboxing & Boxing15 Years
Judo5 Years
Jeet Kune Do (JKD)1 Year
Wrestling, Bare Knuckle Fighting, Street Fights, Full Contact Point Fighting, Ju-Jitsu & MMAExtensive Experience

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