Rich St. Pierre has been immersed in martial arts for most of his life. He began training as a child and earned his black belt at fifteen, teaching classes not long after. When he got clean from substance use disorder in 2015, martial arts became his lifeline — a way to rebuild his body, mind, and purpose. That passion grew into a career as both a fighter and coach.

Over the years, Rich earned certifications in personal training (NASM, Box N Burn) and built a reputation for combining fitness with martial arts. He’s competed in seven Muay Thai and kickboxing matches, including a title fight in Syracuse for Lace Up Promotions and a victory at Cage Titans 63, along with one MMA bout and countless jiu-jitsu matches. A second-degree black belt in karate and a blue belt in BJJ, he credits his Muay Thai coach Ajarn Nelson Siyavong for helping shape his striking-based style.

Rich has been in recovery since August 12, 2015, and he now shares that message with others as a recovery coach. His philosophy is simple but powerful: find something cooler than your addiction. For him, it was martial arts — but he encourages others to find what resonates with them. Through his coaching and community work, he helps people channel discipline, focus, and positive connection as tools for long-term recovery.

As a father, Rich’s biggest source of inspiration is his nine-year-old daughter, who trains alongside him. He’s learned that success in martial arts isn’t about being the toughest or most talented — it’s about showing up, having fun, and creating a safe, supportive space for growth. He models healthy habits for her every day, reminding her that caring for your body, mind, and soul is the foundation for a balanced life.

In 2019, Rich founded FlowState Fighting and Fitness LLC, just months before the pandemic shut the world down. Building a close-contact gym during that time tested his creativity, patience, and determination — but it also forged the culture that defines FlowState today: resilient, supportive, and relentlessly driven to improve. The gym embodies the principles of FlowState — struggle, release, flow, and recovery — and welcomes everyone from beginners to seasoned competitors.

Rich continues to coach, compete, and grow FlowState with a vision of helping others find the same peace, purpose, and community that martial arts gave him. His story is one of perseverance, evolution, and service — a fighter who refuses to quit and a coach who lives what he teaches every day.