Julie kedzie - kick boxing/mma instructor

Julie Kedzie is a former professional MMA fighter, with over 30 years of Martial Arts experience. She is a certified instructor under world renown coach Greg Jackson and her fight credentials include contracts with the UFC, Strikeforce, Elite XC, King of the Cage, Bodog, and Hook N Shoot, among various other promotions. She holds past championship belts and/or gold medals from the Jackson’s MMA series, Hook N Shoot, the WKA, EGO, Grappler’s Quest and NAGA.

She currently works as the color commentator and analyst for Invicta FC and is an MFA student in Creative Nonfiction at the University of Iowa.

icor amateur competition team

Here at ICOR we take competition seriously. We have a very strong record and we intend to keep it that way through high standards and hard work. During training we work together as a team and as a family; constantly pushing each other to the peak of our abilities and the same time having fun while doing it. We compete in full contact sports, so it is imperative that we train diligently and dedicate ourselves to the fullest. We don't quit. However we have a motto: "as long as you tried your best, don't worry about it."

Because we are an exclusive club, we expect our fighters to carry themselves with honor, courage and humility, and to conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner. We have an absolute zero tolerance policy for disrespect, arrogance and bullying of any kind, both in and out of the ring. Our goal is to build skill, discipline, and confidence in a safe and inclusive environment so you can achieve your full potential.

To join our competition team, you will need to pass our fitness and sparring assessments as well as meet our attendance requirements. Our goal is to fight frequently, so we expect you to do your best to maintain a proper diet, stay well rested, and constantly keep working towards the betterment of yourself, both physically and mentally. Because we are a tight-knit fighting family, we expect a firm commitment from all our fighters. Accordingly, once you join our competition team, we expect your loyalty and respect in not joining another local competition team. We understand that we may not be the right fit for everyone, so if you do decide to continue your training elsewhere, we wish you the best, but we will consider your transition to be permanent. This means Trojan Horses need not apply.  

Our mission is to create strong fighters and warriors of virtue. Therefore, we assume that as you gain experience, you will help those who are just starting their journey, as you once were. We believe in paying it forward. If you think you have what it takes and you're willing to give it your all to become a local legend, come to the gym with a positive mind set and a good work ethic. We are absolutely looking forward to working with you and growing stronger together!

Fight of the pit-bull, heart of a champion. Get hard-core with ICOR.