More Than A Workout
Velocity Fitness was built to give people something difficult to find in a traditional gym: real coaching, practical skills, and a place where every person in the room is seen.
Our
Story
Velocity Fitness opened in Evansville in 2021 with a simple idea: group training should have the energy of a team without losing the individual attention of personal coaching.
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What began as a small fitness studio has developed into a training community centered on cardio kickboxing, martial arts, practical self-defense, and personal growth. Classes remain intentionally small so members can receive real feedback, build proper technique, and progress at a pace that fits their experience and goals.
Damien Burge
Martial Arts Expert • Fitness Professional • Security Specialist
Based in Evansville, Indiana, Damien Burge is a renowned martial arts instructor, fitness coach, and security expert with decades of global experience. Driven by a lifelong passion for health, wellness, and self-defense, Damien has dedicated his life to empowering others through movement and mastery.
A Global Journey of Martial Arts
Damien Burge founded Velocity Fitness to combine the personal attention of individual coaching with the energy and accountability of a training community. A 5th-degree black belt, master instructor, USA Boxing certified coach, Team USA competitor, and martial arts hall-of-fame inductee, Damien has trained and taught across the United States and internationally in China, Japan, and Albania. His coaching blends traditional martial arts, practical fighting skills, and modern fitness training in a way that is technical, approachable, and centered on each student’s progress.
Credentials & Recognitions
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5th-Degree Black Belt
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USA Boxing Certified Coach
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Team USA Competitor (Bronze and Silver Medalist)
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Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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Nutrition Coach
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Exercise Therapy
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Corrective Exercise
"My mission is to inspire and equip others to take charge of their health, safety, and personal development.” – Damien Burge
