Duane Thompson

Suttle Impact Jeet Kune Do

Duane Thompson started his martial arts training in taekwondo in 1990, receiving his 1st  degree black belt in 1997. In 2001 he took up boxing and trained for two years at the West Eugene Boxing Club. He began training under his present teacher, Master Robert Suttles, in 2003. Under Master Suttles he has earned his third degree black belt in kajukenbo and the title of sifu. He also holds an apprentice certificate in teaching Jeet Kune Do.

In his spare time, Mr. Thompson trains at Mid-Town MMA to improve his jujitsu. He enjoys learning something new each and every time he trains with other instructors and his students. He feels that martial arts is a never-ending story to discover one’s full potential as a martial artist.

PacMAC Instructor – 2011