American MMA was founded in 2003 by 3X World Kickboxing Champion, David Bybee. Mr. Bybee began martial arts in middle school as an outlet. He moved his way through the ranks to Black Belt, paying his tuition by working after school. By the time he was 18 he was well on his way to making a mark in the competitive side of the sport, competing over 30 times around the world, remaining undefeated.