About Jeff Capps

Summary:

With over 40 years of personal training experience, I have been privileged to train and excel in multiple disciplines, including Martial Arts, Boxing, Bodybuilding, and Powerlifting. My journey has been fueled by a desire to master the correct mechanics, techniques, and principles, enabling me to effectively communicate these lessons in one-on-one settings. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of working with highly accomplished individuals, absorbing valuable knowledge and practice. All my competitive achievements have been in drug-free, drug-tested environments between 1995 and 2015.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Personal Training Experience: 40+ years
  • Bodybuilding:
    • 1985 NPC South Central United States Heavyweight Bodybuilding Champion
    • 2x Top 10 Finishes in the NGA (National Gym Association) Open Heavyweight Drug-Free Bodybuilding Championships
  • Powerlifting:
    • 8x Drug-Free National Powerlifting Champion (6 NASA / 2 USAPL)
    • 8x Drug-Free World Cup Powerlifting Champion (7 NASA / 1 WABDL)
    • 12x State Powerlifting Champion
    • 14x Regional Powerlifting Champion
    • Best Total: 1874 lbs. at the Longhorn Open in Austin (2005)
    • Best Deadlift: 705 lbs. at the USAPL Longhorn Open in Austin (2005)
    • Best Squat: 683 lbs. at the USAPL Longhorn Open in Austin (2005)
    • Best Bench: 501 lbs. at the USAPL Masters Nationals in Miami (2008)
    • Represented the United States and placed 3rd at the IPF Masters World Championships in Udaipur, India (2004)
  • Awards & Recognition:
    • NASA (Natural Athlete’s Strength Association) Sub-Masters Lifter of the Year
    • NASA Coach of the Year
  • Coaching Achievements:
    • Coached the Black Iron Barbell Club to 3 consecutive National Team Titles
    • Coached the Black Iron Barbell Club to 3 consecutive World Cup Titles
  • Martial Arts & Instruction:
    • 5th Generation “In Room” Student under Master Eric Hung in the Cheng Ming Internal Martial Arts Association System (12 Years)
    • Recently attained Edged Weapons Dynamics Instructor Certification from Tuhan Salvador Morales – SMJ Martial Arts / Combatives, El Paso, TX
    • Currently teach 40-50 classes per week in weight training (competitive and recreational), Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and instructional self-defense
    • Work with individuals of all ages and experience levels, providing general fitness and situational awareness consultation to small and medium-sized groups
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