Scott Sullivan

Scott “Bam Bam” Sullivan, PhD, is the founder of FightScience and CEO of Bam Bam Martial Arts in Houston, Texas. He holds a PhD in Philosophy, a 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, and has over 25 years of experience training SWAT teams, police officers, military personnel, and thousands of everyday people.

Sullivan is a former heavyweight kickboxing champion who trained with Rickson Gracie. His teaching approach strips away the complicated stuff and focuses on what actually works — techniques proven in real-world confrontations, broken down into simple steps that anyone can learn regardless of size or athletic ability.

He teaches across multiple disciplines including Muay Thai, BJJ, and practical self-defense, making him one of the most versatile instructors in the FightScience lineup. His 20 courses span striking, grappling, street fighting, and weapons defense.