![]() | Hanns Marrero - MMA Instructor
HANS HAS BEEN TRAINING IN MARTIAL ARTS SINCE THE AGE OF FOUR. HIS FIRST INSTRUCTOR WAS HIS FATHER, HANS MARRERO SR. (USMC RET.), A FORMER CHEIF INSTRUCTOR FOR THE U.S. MARINE CORPS IN HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT. SUBSEQUENT TO HIS FATHERS TRAINING HANS HAS LEARNED MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF MARTAIL ARTS, INCLUDING KOBUSHI-SESSEN JUTSU, (FEUDAL WARRIOR CLOSE COMBAT ART), SHORINJI- KEMPO, KYO KUSHIN, KAI-KAN, AIKIDO, MATSUKAZI-RYU(JIU JITSU). FROM 2003-2006 HE WAS A SENIOR INSTRUCTOR FOR THE POLICE COMBATIVE TRAINING ACADEMY WHERE HE TAUGHT CLOSE QUARTER BATTLE (CQB) TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY PERSONNEL. IN ADDITION HE TAUGHT CIVILIAN SELF DEFENSE AND COMPETITIVE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. HANS STARTED FIGHTING COMPETITIVELY AT THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WITH A CURRENT RECORD OF 17 WINS AND 7 LOSSES. HANS ALSO FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS HAS BEEN ON NUMEROUS MOVIE AND TELEVISIONS FILM SETS WORKING ON STUNTS AND FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY. Check out this http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/1186336 |
![]() | Ramzi Hason - Boxing Instructor Former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion and Head Boxing Coach Ramzi Hasson was Won 35 fights in his career and has been providing personal training for the last ten years. Ramzi an Engineer by trade enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals and is available for personal training. |
![]() | Alex Palma - Muay Thai Instructor
From an early age Kru Alexander Palma demonstrated his passion for combative athletics while training under Martial Arts Hall of Fame instructor Grandmaster Allen A. Abad and achieving a rank of 5th degree Black Belt. His training was not limited to just the Kajukenbo fighting system. Alex has also trained in the Russian art of Combat Sambo (holding a record of 13-2), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the Israeli combat system Krav Maga making him an extremely well-versed combative athlete. Kru Alex's drive, dedication, and skills in the fighting arts led him to Central Europe at the age of 23 where he fought his way to an outstanding professional Muay Thai kickboxing record of 28 wins (with nearly half by way of knock-out) and only 3 losses. He trained under World Kickboxing Champion, Przemslaw Saleta and Olympic Gold Medal winner, Pawel Nastula, two of Poland's legendary champions. After 12 years of fighting professionally, Kru Alex returned to the United States where he now coaches aspiring fighters. In April of 2009, Kru Alex was promoted by one of his long time Muay Thai instructors, Adjarn Vince Soberano Kaewsamrit to the title of 7th Khan Black-and-White Band Senior Instructor. Kru Alex's wealth of knowledge and experience makes his unique and focused instruction highly effective and second to none. It is evident that the same passion Kru Alex has for being in the ring is put into his coaching making him one of the most top quality trainers around. |
| Jesus Hernandez - Boxing Instructor Jesus is one of our most popular Boxing instructors. With his humble and very patient approach to instructing classes. This competitive boxer inspires members with his no frills and easy-going style to teaching. | |
![]() | Leonardo Filiplic - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instuctor
Leonardo Reis Filiplic (Catira) was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has a 4th degree purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under Rodrigo Medeiros and is also a member of the BJJ Revolution Team and Carlson Gracie Team in San Diego, California. Leonardo began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in 2003, and most recently placed 3rd in the adult division of the Pan American Championship. He has also placed 2nd in the adult division of the National American Championship and 1st place in the Carlson Gracie Championship. His goal is to help his students become champions and is a firm believer that champions are not born, but they are made. |
![]() | Ed Saddler - Boxing Instructor Looking to better your boxing skills or create killer abs ? try one of Ed classes you are sure to burn 1000 calories Look for Ed to turn pro early 2010. |
![]() | Doug Dickey - Muay Thai Instructor
Amateur Boxing Record: 35-6, 1988 All Services Lightweight Champion Professional Boxing Record: 5-2 Profession Kickboxing Record: 46-7, 27ko’s Professional Titles: 1988: IKBA Lightweight North American Champion 1989: IKBA Juniorwelterweight US Champion 1990: WKBA Juniorwelterweight North 1993: WKA Welterweight US Champion 1994: IKBL Welterweight CA Champion 1996: WKBA Juniormiddleweight CA Champion Trainer Credentials Champions: 1995: Dominic Sivalon CA IKF Middleweight Champion 1995: Isaac Molina CA IKF Middleweight US Champion 1996: Mark Hall UFC IV and VI 1996: Vince Soberano CA IKF Welterweight Champion 1997: Daniel Grubs USKBA Western States Lightheavyweight Champion 1998: Pedro Fernandez IKF Mexico Superheavyweight Champion, K-1 USA 1998 & 2001 1999: Ivan Silva IKF Welterweight World Champion 1999: Marshal Hamil IKBA US Heavyweight Champion 2001: Miguel Reyes IKF North American Welterweight Champion 2000: Douglas Dickey nominated to IKF Hall of Fame Current styles taught: Muay Thai, Western Boxing, MMA Head Muay Thai Trainer in such gyms as Black Tiger, Arena Martial Arts, San Diego Lion’s Den, Siam Muay Thai, Tony Galindo’s Bull Pen, Eastlake MMA Founder of Pro Siam Sports, a sports management agency dedicated to supporting fighters in the boxing, Muay Thai and MMA fields. |
![]() | Lori Acosta - Kickboxing Boxing Instructor Lori has been trained by, as quoted ," The Discovery Channel's, most lethal human- weapon, Mel Menor, in Muay Thai Kickboxing. Whether it is Muay Thai ,self -defense or fitness ,Lori's sincere desire to help people is always displayed in her personable approach to helping members acheive results. |
![]() | Christopher Macachor - Sport and Fitness Training Director/Boxing Instructor
20 years of experience in the Health-club and Sport Industry. Certifications and Memberships are as follows: National Academy of Sports Medicine American Council on Exercise National Strength and Conditioning Association American College of Sports Medicine. American Heart Association Christopher is the recommended choice of Professional Athletes and Physicians worldwide. We our very fortunate to have a World Class Trainer/Fitness Expert on our already incredible staff. Please, feel free to ask Christopher about any Health related question or if you have any question(s) on how to hire the right Fitness Trainer. |
![]() | Chris Lumpkin - General Manager
B.S. Business Administration from New Mexico State Be prepared to be greeted, with a big friendly smile. Chris will be more than happy to get you started in you're quest for result's. |