Our Team

Former Dana White Contenders series veteran, former CXF featherweight champion, and current professional MMA fighter Chase Gibson has competed at the highest possible level as a fighter, winning 2 Pro titles and several grappling titles – including multiple BJJ gold medals and a total of 26 career fights. Chase has been in the gym nearly every day since he was 19 years old. So, it is only natural that he has set up his own.

But Chase did not want just to set up any gym. He tried to set up a gym that helped children and young adults who had lost their way. Why? Because he, along with his brother, was one of those children. Having hit rock bottom, he knows personally what it takes to get back on track. He will use his first-hand experience and knowledge of MMA and his work in rehabilitation centers to help the children and young adults who need it most.

Amar Marwaha is the Executive Director of A Fighting Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides free martial arts training and mentorship to foster youth and underserved communities. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Amar blends his passion for storytelling with an extensive professional background. Before founding A Fighting Chance, Amar held corporate roles, including a notable position at Apple, where he developed strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Amar later transitioned to filmmaking, using his creativity and vision to make impactful documentaries and films that explore themes of resilience, community, and social justice. His upbringing in Glasgow, marked by a culture of resilience and determination, has inspired him to tell stories that matter and help others through his work. Through Fighting Chance, Amar aims to provide opportunities for young people to find strength and purpose, while also using the power of film to inspire and connect audiences around the world.

Nychol Lyna Woods is a dedicated advocate for community empowerment and youth development, bringing over a decade of experience in the educational sector and nonprofit community work to Fighting Chance. Having worked with organizations such as LACOE, Head Start, and LAUSD, as well as serving as an administrator for Arts in Action Charter School, Little Voices, and FAMLI Inc., Nychol has an extensive background in fostering growth through education and community programs.

As the Founder of Dream North LLC and Dream North Foundation, Nychol has also built a career in project strategy consulting, dedicated to helping others bring their visions to life while championing women, youth, and community empowerment. At A Fighting Chance, Nychol applies her wealth of knowledge to help shape impactful programs that support young people in overcoming challenges, ensuring the organization's mission of empowerment and personal transformation through martial arts is realized.