Team Member

Dr. Brian Duncan has been training in martial arts for 3 decades. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in SGC Karate & Kickboxing and a purple belt in BJJ.

Brian also has a 2nd degree black belt in Koei-Kan Karate and a black belt in Wing Chun. He was a multi-time "Grand Champion" winner in the Michigan karate circuit and has helped train amateur professional MMA fighters.

He combines this knowledge with his years of experience working security and dealing with real life combat situations in order to bring authentic and practical instructions to anyone interested in learning martial arts.

Brian is married to his wife Kailey and together they have 7 Children, all of whom train!

In addition to running Duncan MMA, Dr. Brian is a board certified acupuncturist and runs an acupuncture practice in Kingsport, TN. He uses his knowledge of medicine, nutrition, and human anatomy to help students better attain their goals and learn the art of self-defense.

To prioritize safety, Coach Brian has completed training in First Aid, CPR, and the CDC Heads Up Concussion Awareness programs. In addition, he has completed training in Human Trafficking and Mandatory Reporting.