Instructors and students training at Radius Martial Arts Academy in Fairfield, CT

Our Coaching Staff

Meet Our Instructors

Seven experienced coaches. Two world-class lineages. One mission: your growth.

Travis Passaro

Head Instructor & Founder

2nd-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Luigi Mondelli (5th-degree)
Black Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo
Muay Thai practitioner since 2010
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Travis Passaro founded Radius Martial Arts Academy in 2015 with a clear vision: build a training environment where every student — from first-day beginners to seasoned competitors — receives structured, patient, and purposeful instruction. His dual black belt lineage under both Eddie Bravo's 10th Planet system and Master Luigi Mondelli's Kore program makes him one of the most uniquely credentialed instructors in Connecticut.

Off the mats, Travis works as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst — a background that directly informs how he teaches. He understands that no two students learn the same way, and he structures his classes to meet each person where they are. That combination of high-level technique and individualized attention is what sets Radius apart.

Teaches: Adult Gi BJJ, Muay Thai Basics

Dave Mullens

Muay Thai instructor and coach
Experienced striking specialist

Dave Mullens brings energy, precision, and real-world striking knowledge to every class he teaches. Known for making complex techniques accessible and for pushing students to reach their next level, Dave is a key part of the Radius coaching team. His Sunday morning kickboxing sessions are a gym favorite.

Teaches: Sunday Muay Thai

Ryan Dunn

BJJ competitor and instructor
Kids program lead

Ryan Dunn is one of Radius's most active instructors, leading both the kids BJJ program and adult No-Gi sessions. His ability to connect with young students while maintaining a structured, progressive curriculum makes him an invaluable part of the kids program. On the adult side, Ryan's technical No-Gi game keeps advanced students sharp and competitive.

Teaches: Kids BJJ (Mon, Wed), Adult BJJ No-Gi (Sun)

Kaitlyn Bolland

IBJJF Pan American Champion
Competitive BJJ athlete

Kaitlyn Bolland brings elite-level competition experience to Radius. As an IBJJF Pan American Champion, she represents the highest level of competitive grappling on the coaching staff. Her presence on the mats raises the standard for everyone who trains alongside her and demonstrates that Radius produces and attracts world-class talent.

Kru Tom Billinge

Kru (instructor) title in Muay Thai
Extensive international training and fight experience
Competed and trained in Thailand

Kru Tom Billinge leads the Muay Thai program at Radius with a depth of striking knowledge built through years of international training and competition, including time spent training in Thailand. His classes balance traditional Muay Thai technique with modern fight strategy, and he coaches both competitive fighters and fitness-focused students with equal dedication. Tom also runs the kids Muay Thai program, adapting his curriculum for younger athletes with age-appropriate drills and padwork.

Teaches: Adult Muay Thai (Tue, Thu), Kids Muay Thai (Tue, Thu), Saturday Adult Muay Thai

Steve White

ADCC Trials competitor
Experienced No-Gi grappling coach

Steve White is a serious grappler with competition experience at the ADCC Trials level — one of the most prestigious No-Gi grappling events in the world. He brings that competitive edge to his classes while remaining approachable and supportive for newer students. Steve leads adult No-Gi and basics sessions throughout the week.

Teaches: Adult BJJ No-Gi (Tue, Fri), Adult BJJ Basics No-Gi (Wed)

Kurt Chase Patrick

Wrestling background (college level)
BJJ instructor and competition coach

Kurt Chase Patrick brings a wrestler's mentality to Jiu-Jitsu — relentless pressure, top control, and takedown expertise that rounds out the Radius coaching staff. His wrestling background gives students exposure to a grappling dimension that many BJJ-only academies lack. Kurt leads the Friday competition training sessions and several No-Gi classes throughout the week.

Teaches: Adult BJJ No-Gi (Tue, Thu noon), Competition Training (Fri), Adult BJJ No-Gi (Sat)

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