# Enlisted Nine Fight Company > Fredericksburg, United States ## Overview **Name:** Enlisted Nine Fight Company **Description:** Enlisted Nine Fight Company – HQ is a veteran-owned martial arts center in Fredericksburg, VA, founded in March 2020 by Professor Colton T. Smith (3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and UFC Ultimate Fighter Season 16 Champion) and Professor Richard Pasinski (1st Degree BJJ Black Belt). The academy serves the greater Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Stafford County areas with a focus on real-life self-defense scenarios through practical martial arts education. The training philosophy at Enlisted Nine emphasizes equality and community across all experience levels. Students from military, law enforcement, first responders, and civilian backgrounds train together in a positive, family-friendly environment. The academy offers instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Judo, catering to everyone from world-class competitors to casual practitioners. Beyond physical benefits, the program builds mental fortitude to tackle anxiety and stress both on and off the mats. The instructional team includes highly experienced coaches: Professor Colton T. Smith (4x UFC veteran, 8x IBJJF Gold Medalist, 2x IBJJF Pan Am Medalist), Professor Richard Pasinski (4x IBJJF Silver Medalist, ADCC Silver Medalist, 2021 Pan Am Medalist), Coach Isaiah "Grizzley" Riley (Brown Belt, 2x IBJJF Pan Champion), Coach Nick Hunt (Brown Belt, Combatives Master Trainer), Coach George Antoniou (3rd Degree Judo Black Belt), Coach Carlos Castrejon (Muay Thai specialist), Coach Darian Lira (Purple Belt, Sub-Novice Golden Gloves Champion), and Coach Tofan Qayumi (international wrestling champion). The academy's motto is "Preparing to survive the worst day of our lives." **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 88 Le Way Dr Suite 123, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Fredericksburg, NE 22406, United States **Phone:** 540-308-8493 **Email:** enlistedninefightcompanyva@gmail.com **Website:** https://e9fcva.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlistedninefightcompany/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/E9FCVA - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4pPv9wH1-nXOopE_ht_OQ ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 5:30-8:30 PM - Tuesday: 5:30-7:30 AM, 5:30-8:00 PM - Wednesday: 5:30-7:30 AM, 5:30-8:00 PM - Thursday: 5:30-7:30 AM, 5:30-8:00 PM - Friday: 5:00-8:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM - Sunday: 8:00-9:15 AM, 1:00-4:30 PM ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $194.99/month ## Instructors ### Colton T. Smith - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Colton Smith is a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, UFC Ultimate Fighter Season 16 Champion, and 4x UFC veteran with over 16 years of Active Duty military service. Notable achievements include 8x IBJJF Gold Medalist, 2x IBJJF Pan Am Medalist, Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Out of the Ring' Award Winner, Combatives Black Belt (less than 20 in existence), Catch Wrestling Champion, and National Wrestling Hall of Fame 'Outstanding American' Inductee. ### Richard Pasinski - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Richard Pasinski is a 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt and former U.S. Marine who served 8 years including prestigious Presidential Helicopter Squadron HMX-1. He's a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Black Belt Instructor with 9 years supporting DoD assets. Notable achievements include 4x IBJJF Silver Medalist (Black Belt), ADCC Silver Medalist, 2021 IBJJF Pan Am Medalist, and multiple IBJJF gold medals. He also traveled to Africa supporting the Lionheart Initiative, teaching BJJ and MMA in Senegal. ### Carlos Castrejon - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Carlos has over a decade of BJJ experience, eight years of wrestling, and six years of Muay Thai. Trained at prestigious gyms including Fight Labs, Team Quest, Gracie Barra, Best Kickboxing, American Top Team, Victory MMA, and Lake Effect Martial Arts. Provides specialized martial arts instruction to a major U.S. government organization for tactical readiness and close-combat proficiency. ### Darian Lira - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Retired U.S. Air Force veteran with over two decades of service. Sub-Novice Golden Gloves Champion and Novice division runner-up. Selected for Air Force Trials Boxing Team, competed internationally representing the U.S. military. Studied traditional Muay Thai while stationed overseas and earned purple belt in BJJ with IBJJF medals. ### George Antoniou - Purple **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach George is a US Army Veteran with over 30 years of martial arts experience. He's a 3rd Degree Judo Black Belt and Purple Belt in BJJ. Certified USJF/USA Judo Instructor, Coach, and Referee. One of the most capable Judo practitioners and coaches within the DMV area. ### Isaiah Riley - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Isaiah 'Grizzley' Riley is a decorated U.S. Marine veteran and former Drill Instructor with over 15 years of service. Started BJJ in 2020 and rapidly rose to brown belt. Competed in over 90 matches across 35+ tournaments with notable achievements including 2x IBJJF Pan Championships (white and blue belt), Pan Silver Medal (purple belt), and 9 IBJJF gold medals out of over 25 gold medals overall. ### Nick Hunt - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Coach Nick is a US Army Veteran with 12 years of service as Military Police. Completed specialty schools including Advanced Police Tactics (S.R.T), Unarmed Self Defense Instructor, Protective Service Agent, and Combatives Master Trainer. Competed at highest levels of US Army Combatives Program with several gold medals in Jiu Jitsu competition. ### Tofan Qayumi **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Coach Tofan is a decorated international wrestling champion with over three decades of experience. Led Afghanistan's national freestyle wrestling team from 2008-2013 and continued developing elite athletes through 2017. Known as 'storm' in wrestling, he's a master of both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. ## Programs ### Kids Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Designed to help children become the best version of themselves. Lessons carry into the rest of their lives beyond winning on the mat. ### Adults Jiu Jitsu **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** All experience levels welcome - from beginners who've never trained to world-class competitors. Focused on real-life self-defense and competition training. ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Intense martial art for ages 14+. Allows students to train hard, break a sweat, learn new skills, and find their true potential. ### MMA **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** High-intensity training for everyone from professional fighters to hobbyist practitioners. Helps competitors thrive in the ring. ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Learn ground-skills in a new way of life where you feel valued and confident. Great addition to your martial arts journey. ### Judo **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Learn to safely throw opponents on the mats. Fun way to learn unique self-defense skills based on Kodokan Judo principles of 'Mutual Benefit and Welfare' and 'Maximum Efficiency.' --- **Last Updated:** March 21, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/nebraska/fredericksburg/enlisted-nine-fight-company)