Craig Blacklock
Executive Director / Founder
Craig has been exposed to many things that helped shape him into what he is today and being able to relate to and take excuses away from so many in need of a better life and to make better life decisions. He grew up in a community where he and family were seen as having less and looked down upon. Craig was forced to deal with his and his sister’s bully(s). This led to many physical altercations throughout his school years and no doubt in some way led and prepared him to become a professional fighter himself. He fought bare knuckle boxing for money, and no-holds barred NHB (full contact fighting), which is now called MMA. Craig has devoted a lifetime to protecting and serving. Through military, law enforcement, and as a civilian operator, making a direct impact in his community and surrounding area(s) through his gym for over 20 years.
As a trainer and coach, Craig says his 3 biggest influences have been Bruce Lee, Cus D’Amato and Tom Virgets. If you’ve ever heard or seen Craig in the gym, you would certainly see the before mentioned influences come through his teaching and styles. Not seen anywhere in the world, Craig’s coaching techniques deal with scientific & kinetic movement (Bruce Lee and Tom Virgets’ mindset ) and he’s just as interested if not more interested in building the character and mindsets of those he trains. Craig believes what you think and do outside the gym absolutely corresponds to your success in your fight career and in your life.
He’s trained multiple world champions and countless regional champions and he not only trains high-level pro fighters in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, jiujitsu/grappling, and ground fighting but he also works with kids and the average person looking for a way to improve themselves, their mindset(s), and self defense. For 20 years, Craig Blacklock has worked with those in need of mentorship, direction and even addiction with consistent life changing and life saving results. Saving lives, keeping people from incarceration, and placing them on the right track.
He has now put together the AFC Foundation (A Fighter’s Chance Foundation). A non-profit that truly is changing the community and now with your help can change and immediately impact the community in a huge way. AFC needs the support of donors and sponsors to continue and to build on the future. Learn more about AFC Foundation.
Bill Constable
Board Chairman and Founding Board Member
PhD, MBA, Director of Graduate Admissions at Oral Roberts University. CEO and managing partner of Constable & Associates. Bill is a mentor to many non-profits, and is a non-profit founder himself.
Jenn Stephens
AFC Founding Board Member
An entrepreneur business woman, who owns several businesses — one being Ash Cigar Bar. She is also a national spokeswoman for the Folds of Honor foundation.
Ruben Castillo
AFC Board Member and Donor
Owner of Primo Movers, a professional moving company. Ruben is also a mentor and a shining example of what happens when you make the decision to turn your life around.
Paul Meuniot
AFC Founding Board Member
Paul Meuniot is an entrepreneur and the owner of Meuniot Steele, Inc.
