Renshi Mike Swayde

Chaos Fight Teams Head Coach/Owner is Mike Swayde, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Hanshi Eric LaLone in a Japanese Mixed Martial Art known as Bushido Sei Shin Jitsu. Mike has trained and continues to be mentored under Hanshi LaLone  for over 18 years.

Mike Swayde is a dedicated MMA and Muay Thai coach with years of experience developing fighters of all levels — from first-day beginners to seasoned competitors. Known for his no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Mike combines technical precision with relentless conditioning to build athletes who are strong, disciplined, and fight-ready.

With a background rooted in Muay Thai striking, mixed martial arts, and real-world application, Mike emphasizes fundamentals, power, and strategy inside the cage and in everyday life. His coaching style blends traditional fight discipline with modern training methods, ensuring his students not only sharpen their skills but also develop the mental toughness needed to succeed.

As the head coach at Chaos Fight Team in Colorado Springs, Mike has built a reputation for fostering a supportive yet intense training environment where fighters, fitness enthusiasts, and families alike can thrive. Whether the goal is competition, self-defense, or personal growth, Coach Mike pushes every student to surpass their limits and find their inner fighter.