Alex Clingenpeel

Coach Alex is a 2nd Degree Black Belt In Krav Maga, a level three Krav Maga Instructor, and is pursuing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a white belt. Fitness has always been a large part of his life. In addition to martial arts practice he currently is an avid weight lifter, runner, and climber. He also is a United States Marine reservist and college student attending classes at TCC with a focus on aviation. Coach Alex left for boot camp in January of 2021, returned back home in September of 2021, and resumed his Krav Maga training. In January of 2022 he received his black belt in Krav Maga and soon after he was presented with the opportunity to join Coach John in launching New Strength as a martial arts and fitness coach for the adaptive population. He was instantly excited and ready to start this new journey teaching fitness and martial arts to a special population. As preparations to open New Strength progressed, Coach Alex began training alongside Coach John with his existing private students to gain experience in coaching a special population. He quickly became a student favorite with his fun and energetic, yet patient coaching demeanor.

Coach Alex has plans to complete Personal Training certification and specializations certifications in the near future. He is also a flight student with the ultimate goal of obtaining a commercial pilot license.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake
— Psalm 23 1-3 KSV