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Ramsey Dewey
Bio

Ramsey "Danger" Dewey is an American mixed martial artist, coach, referee, and commentator based in Shanghai, China. Born on September 4, 1978, in Idaho, USA, he is 46 years old.

Early Life and Martial Arts Beginnings

Growing up in a small farming town in rural Idaho, Dewey's interest in martial arts was sparked during his childhood after being bullied. This early experience motivated him to learn self-defense. He later pursued higher education, earning degrees in Health & Human Performance from Brigham Young University and Fitness Technology & Exercise Science from Salt Lake Community College.

Coaching and Training Career

After college, Dewey relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he operated the Murray Mixed Martial Arts gym (formerly the Murray Kickboxing Academy under the World Kickboxing Association). There, he trained several professional fighters. In 2009, he moved to Shanghai, China, to teach mixed martial arts and has since competed across China, Mongolia, and Singapore. Dewey emphasizes that MMA should be approached as a unique combat sport, focusing his classes on sport-specific game plans.

Competition Experience

Dewey has competed in various combat sports, including MMA, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda, K-1 kickboxing, American Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Full Contact Karate, Catch-Wrestling, and Boxing. His professional MMA record stands at 3 wins and 4 losses.

Martial Arts Credentials

  • Taekwondo: 3rd-degree black belt with 10 years of competition experience.​
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Brown belt.​
  • Certifications: Certified barefoot training specialist under Dr. Emily Splichal.​
  • Coaching Roles: Personal fitness trainer and expert pad holder for boxing, kickboxing, and MMA.
  • Affiliations: Registered affiliate of the World Kickboxing Association, The Jiu-Jitsu Federation of China, and the Wrestling & Judo Association of China.​
  • Officiating: Experienced cornerman and referee for MMA, boxing, and kickboxing under the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.​
  • Instruction: Coached the Jiangsu Province special police force in hand-to-hand combat. ​

Online Presence

Beyond his in-person coaching, Dewey maintains an active online presence. He shares insights on martial arts training, techniques, and philosophies through his YouTube channel and Instagram account. His content aims to educate and engage both practitioners and enthusiasts worldwide. ​

Through his multifaceted career, Ramsey Dewey has significantly contributed to the martial arts community, both as a competitor and as an educator.

Martial arts should be nothing more and nothing less than a pursuit of the truth. Either it works or it doesn't.