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About
My name is Bill Welker. I have experience in nearly every aspect of mixed martial arts; I have been a lifelong student, competitor, coach, referee, judge, commentator and analyst.
I have over 27 years of grappling experience and 16 years of Muay Thai kickboxing. I can teach you basic self defense, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing and traditional Thai clinch fighting. I have been coaching MMA for about 6 years to both classes and private clients.
I can push you to get into fight shape or simply teach you how to defend yourself. Whatever your goals are, I can help - cheers!
Overview
Hired 3 times
Serves Safety Harbor, FL
Background checked
1 employee
10 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Sol H.
Oct 17, 2025
Training with Bill Welker has been such a rewarding experience. He’s incredibly accommodating and attentive to my learning style, always ensuring I move with purpose and safety. After I got injured in BJJ, he immediately adapted our Muay Thai sessions to support my recovery without losing progress. His approach to training focuses on developing neuroplasticity and building structured skill progressions that make each lesson feel intentional and efficient. I truly appreciate the level of thought and care he puts into every session.
Hussein S.
Feb 12, 2024
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Absolute legend of a trainer. I’ve been there 16 weeks now and all I can say is Connor Mcgregor doesn’t seem so scary anymore he might have some competition soon. Bill is a great trainer really takes his time to help you learn and really master the skills and definitely has a lot of beneficial knowledge to help you become a beast in the ring. Definitely recommend taking his private classes!
Private Self Defense Lessons
Earl b.
Sep 5, 2023
Whether you are a beginner trying to find your way on the mats or a competitor looking to take your game to the next level, Bill has the knowledge base to get you there. He is not just a mixed martial arts enthusiast with a great pod-cast but a knowledgeable and capable practitioner in Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. His teaching method is attentive and detail oriented and he will ensure whatever you learn that day can immediately be put into practice.
Steve M.
Sep 8, 2023
Depth of knowledge and excellent ability to breakdown the fundamentals into easily understood practice. Bill has been VERY helpful along my athletic/competitive journey. I highly recommend him as a trainer and coach!
Tim C.
Sep 5, 2023
Coach Bill’s BJJ, MMA and striking knowledge is incredible! His patience and perspective make him an excellent instructor and I highly recommend him to anyone trying to level up their game!
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William Welker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private sessions are $100 per hour or $50 per half hour
I charge extra for house calls and weekend time slots
I offer package discounts as well as group rates
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
New clients are welcome to meet me at the training facility for a tour and we can discuss goals and expectations before booking our first session.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been practicing martial arts for over 30 years. I have trained with high level fighters and coaches.
