Tim Hagan
Muay Thai, Martial Arts, Kickboxing
Tim Hagan has been in the martial arts for over 20 years and has accumulated lots of experience as a instructor, professional fighter, and as a student of the arts. Tim received his first black belt in Kenpo, Japanese Jiu-jitsu and Choy li fut Kung fu at the age of 19. Tim went on to further his martial arts knowledge by competing in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA), including a sabbatical in Thailand where he turned professional in Muay Thai in 2020. Tim also has experience and ranking in catch wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Filipino martial arts (kali, panantukan), jeet kune do, and French kickboxing (savate).
Tim has extensive experience in teaching martial arts and self-defense, including teaching specialized courses to traumatized and marginalized peoples as well as with working with military and local law enforcement. While not forgetting his traditional martial arts roots, Tim's true passions are teaching the intricate arts of kickboxing and weapons self-defense. In his off time, Tim enjoys spending lots of quality time with his dog, cooking excellent food, or practicing his martial arts.
Email: timhagan@sigma-ma.com
Matt DeNoncour
Martial Arts, Kickboxing
Matt DeNoncour has trained in the martial arts for over 25 years and received a fourth-degree black belt in Kenpo karate and a first-degree black belt in Shito-ryu karate. He has over 20 years of experience teaching and operating children martial arts programs across the country and is a certified instructor (sensei). Matt has crossed-trained in over five different styles of martial arts, but his expertise lies in self-defense.
Outside of karate, Matt is the principle attorney and owner of Magis Law Firm, P.C., a boutique, Boston-based law firm specializing in healthcare, life sciences, and technology law. He received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Creighton University and is licensed to practice law in three states. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, his family, friends, and the family dog.
Email: mattdenoncour@sigma-ma.com
Moe Bachouti
Judo
Moe Bachouti is a USA Judo-certified coach and black belt. He was raised in a martial arts household, where he trained in and was awarded a black belt in Judo by his Sensei and father, Hisham Bachouti. Hisham, a 5th dan (Godan), is a Judo pioneer who trained and coached since 1962, receiving his own Judo education from Michel Nakhle through Kawaishi Mikinosuke, who himself was a student and emissary of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo. As an educator, Professor Jigoro Kano saw Judo as a holistic approach for the betterment of his community. This has greatly influenced Moe’s outlook on martial arts as a vehicle for educational development, character building, and mental fortitude in addition to the evident benefits of physical strength and conditioning. Moe has continued his martial arts journey at a US Olympian-producing Judo center, where he engages in Judo as a sport and a philosophy.
Outside of Judo, Moe has a master's in liberal arts from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Barcelona’s UPF. He works in high-tech consultancy and academia, which requires a lot of sitting, and is consistently reminded that martial arts is “a journey, not a destination.” Moe enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures with his wife and daughter, and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and Arabic.
Email: moebachouti@sigma-ma.com