BRYAN HARNEY (Owner & Founder of Southside Knockout Training Center) Specializes in: KO Training, Wrestling & Boxing
Bryan trained and was coached by Rashad Evans (UFC Light Heavy Weight Champion) at Michigan State University where he wrestled and started at 165lbs. Bryan was named Illinois’, Athlete of the Year in 2003. He was a 2X IHSA wrestling state champion, 3X IHSA wrestling state placer, finishing with a combined record of 14-1 at the state tournament. He was Mt. Carmel’s starting running back for the 2002 state championship team. He has over 25 years wrestling experience. He also graduated with High School Academic All-American status.
MEG FITZPATRICK (SKT Manager) Specializes in: KO Training & Nutrition
Meg grew up on the south side of Chicago and has been married to her husband for 23 years. She is a mother of 3 children. Meg has lived and breathed a healthy active lifestyle and provided a great example for her family. All of her children have grown up playing competitively in various sports including wrestling, baseball, volleyball and golf.
Meg has also trained in a marathon training program for charity and has completed the Chicago Marathon. Meg’s interest in nutrition is also a vital part in her promotion of healthy active lifestyles. Meg enjoys helping her family and friends get the most out of their fitness activities to achieve their goals and to make sure they feel their best both inside and out. In her spare time, Meg is at the gym, active in the Beverly community, or spending time with her family. She is really excited to become the newest member of the Southside Knockout family.
CORDELL HAYNES (Certified SKT Trainer) Specializes in: Boxing & KO Training
Cordell was previously a member at Southside Knockout. He has been training the past few years in all forms of Mixed Martial Arts and Strength & Conditioning. Because of Cordell’s experience and motivation to help others in our sessions, we are extremely excited to have him join our team. He brings a ton of enthusiasm to his classes and pushes his clients to the max. Come out and try own of Cordell’s sessions and you will not be disappointed.
MEGAN HARRIGAN (Certified SKT Trainer) Specializes in: KO Training
Megan is a middle school teacher who enjoys working out at all levels. She has been training at Southside Knockout for the past year. She is a certified Group Fitness and Zumba instructor through AFAA. She has been teaching exercise classes for the past three years. Her training philosophy incorporates functional weight training, conditioning movements, and high intensity cardio exercises to achieve effective and efficient goals. We are extremely excited to have Megan on our team!
JOSH ROSE (Certified SKT Trainer) Specializes in: Jiu-Jitsu
Josh has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 10 years. He trained with team Brasa under BJJ & 3rd Degree Judo Black Belt, Leo Valdes. He also trained under 7X World Champion Rodrigo Medeiros. Josh is a multiple time IBJJF Chicago GI & NOGI Champion. Ontario Open GI medalist and Ontario NOGI Champion. American Nationals NOGI Silver Medalist. Multiple NAGA & C3 Champion. IBJJF Worlds and Pan Am compeitor. Josh is also been recently names a Black belt.
DENNIS CODY (Certified SKT Trainer) Specializes in: KO Training
Dennis is 34 years old, married and a devoted father of 3 children. Before being asked to join our staff, Dennis had been training at SKT for over 2 years. He was instantly hooked at the variety of workouts that did not involve weights. Everyday had a new workout that kept his body guessing and built strength from one day to the next. After seeing the opportunity to teach others what he had grown to love, he became an SKT instructor. Dennis brings a high intensity and energetic personality to every KO Training class. We are extremely happy to have Dennis a part of our amazing SKT staff.
JASON JOHNSEN (Certified SKT Trainer) Specializes in: Boxing
Jason Johnsen is a 7 year law enforcement veteran. Over that period, Jason has received more than a year of training in defensive tactics and arrest techniques. In 2013, he earned his certification as a defensive tactics instructor. Jason has been training at Southside Knockout since 2012, building on his previous 2 years of jiu-jitsu and MMA experience and is excited to be joining the SKT staff and we are excited to have him.