About Us
At Institute of Human Combat, we provide a supportive environment for individuals at all skill levels to enhance their combat skills and build a strong community. Our focus is on honing skills, working hard together, and elevating one another through training and camaraderie.
Coach
Coach Graeme Prue is a 3rd degree Black Belt under 5th degree Black Belt Dave Ginsberg, himself ranked under 6th degree Black Belt and legend Master Mario Sperry, and has been involved with martial arts since 1997. Graeme started boxing while finishing his MS in Sports Science. He quickly became a certified boxing coach and began giving group and private lessons in 1999.
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​After Graeme finished his Masters he began working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
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He has served as Harvard University's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ferrari Formula 1 Strength Coach, Strength Coach to Olympic Swimmers, Boxers, and Gymnasts, Professional Rugby Team (Hunslet Hawks RLFC), fitness and figure competitors, and many high level college athletes. Graeme also designed and brought to market a piece of exercise equipment (The Omni Ball) and a nutrition bar (The Heat Bar).
While working as a strength coach Graeme was introduced to Michael Varner (Professional MMA Fighter). After working with Michael for a number of months Graeme was introduced to Michaels MMA team. It was from these introductions that Graeme Began to expand his Martial Arts Training.
Graeme, while being a strength coach, went to being a student and began his MMA Study. Graeme continued to work his boxing but quickly fell in love with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Graeme has always approached martial arts with a view towards MMA and Self Defense.
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After a few years of study and competing Graeme quickly became sought after by his peers to help them get ready for upcoming competitions and/ or fights. Graeme had come full circle from coach to student back to coach but always approaches things with a students wonder and open mind. This has led to multiple MMA Champions and Grappling Gold Medals.
Graeme has been fortunate to work with the likes of:
UFC Vets
Sean “The Cannon” Gannon
John “Doomsday” Howard
Kenny “Ken-flo” Florian
Peggy Morgan
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Pride Vets
Mario “Zen Machine” Sperry
Murilo “Ninja” Rua
Bellator Vet
Lance “The Bull” Everson
CFFC Vets
Michael Varner
Mike Littlefield
Bobby Dias
IFL Vet
Nate “The Future” Lamotte
Boxers
Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez
Legendary Coaches
Mark Dellagrotte
Kru Toy Sityodtong
Dave Ginsberg
Mario Sperry
...and our Students!
Some of our Members Include:
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Math Professor- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Fire Captain- BJJ Competitor
Massage Therapist- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Nail Technician, Reflexologist- BJJ Competitor
Mechanic- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Grade School Teacher- BJJ Competitor
Sourcing Manager- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Lawyer- BJJ Competitor
UPS Logistics- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Store Clerk- BJJ Competitor
Student- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Financial Consultant- BJJ Competitor
Granite Worker- MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Welder- MMA Fighter
Landscaper- Kickboxer
Business Owner- Kickboxer
Chemistry Professor - BJJ Competitor
IT Business CEO - BJJ Competitor
Aviation Parts Quality Control - MMA Fighter
Electrician - BJJ Competitor
EMT - BJJ Competitor
Respiratory Therapist - MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
Cleaning Specialist - MMA Fighter, BJJ Competitor
PHD Student - BJJ Competitor
Clinical Research Technician - BJJ Competitor
Materials Developer - BJJ Competitor
Facilities
Amenities Include:
Over 1500 sq ft Dedicated Mat Space
16 ft MMA Cage
Strength and Conditioning Area
Locker Room
Massage Chair
Air Purification System
UV Light Sanitization
Loaner Equipment
Emergency AED
Steam Sauna
Shower (towels and soap provided)
3 Bathrooms
Affiliation
Coach Graeme Prue is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Dave Ginsberg (5th Degree Black Belt ranked by the legendary Master Mario Sperry, UFC Judge, Lion Fights Judge, plus many more accolades). Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program is in turn affiliated under the Ginsberg Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Ginsbergacademy.com). Professor Prue received his Black Belt in April of 2017 and has been a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2004.
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Our home school is located in Boston, MA and we regularly take weekend trips for an intense few days of training and to also experience the hospitality that the northeast has to offer. All students will have the opportunity to join us on a trip and experience working with Professor Ginsberg. During these visits students have opportunities to train with the likes of Master Mario Sperry, Professor Dave Ginsberg, John “Doomsday” Howard (UFC Vet), Sean “The Cannon” Gannon (UFC Vet), Peggy Morgan (UFC, Invicta Vet) and many more.
