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OUR INSTRUCTORS

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Marcio Navarro

Head Instructor/Gym Manager

  • Head BJJ, Kickboxing, Fighter Fitness, Capoeira, MMA instructor

  • Professional Kickboxing World Champion

  • BJJ Black Belt

  • Kickboxing Black Belt

  • ISKA World Kickboxing Champion

  • Capoeira aluno formado (first level of instructor)

  • More About Marcio

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Looking to take your training to the next level? Coach Marcio Navarro offers private lessons in kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, designed to help you refine your technique, improve your skills, and reach your goals faster. Contact us for availability and pricing.

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Charles Ellis

Head Boxing Coach

  • ​​​Professional boxer in the Heavyweight division

  • 4x Golden Gloves Champion (amateur)

  • 2000 ABC National Champion (amateur)

  • 2002 Ringside Worldwide Champion (amateur)

  • 2003 National Golden Glove Champion (amateur)

  • Member of the USA Boxing International Team

  • Represented the United States in various countries

  • California Heavyweight Champion (professional)

  • Ended professional career with a victory against James Toney (August 2015)

More About Charles

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Nathan Carroll

Fundamentals of BJJ, Executive Class, and Competition Class Instructor

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  • BJJ Black Belt

  • IBJJF American National Champion

  • IBJJF Pan American Silver and Bronze Medalist

  • IBJJF NoGi Pan American bronze medalist

  • Multi Time IBJJF Open Champion

  • Multi Time AGF Pro Challenger Series Champion

  • Assistant FIghter Fitness Instructor

  • Assistant BJJ Instructor

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Dan Morgan

Head Judo Instructor

  • BJJ Black Belt

  • Judo Black Belt

  • IBJJF Masters Worlds Bronze Medalist

  • Multi Time IBJJF Open Champion

  • Multi Time American Grappling Federation Champion

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Jen Hubener

Womens BJJ Instructor

  • BJJ Black Belt

  • Navarro Kickboxing Blackbelt

  • Multi time IBJJF Masters Pan Am and Worlds Competitor

  • Women's only BJJ Instructor

  • Assistant Kickboxing Instructor

  • Assistant Fighter Fitness Instructor

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Donavon Grotts

6am BJJ Instructor

  • BJJ Blackbelt

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Eric Martinez

Fighter Fitness Instructor​

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  • Bachelors in Exercise Science from Wichita State University

  • 15 years of experience

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Take your fitness to the next level with personal training and custom workout plans from Coach Eric Martinez. Whether you want hands-on coaching or a structured plan to follow on your own, Eric designs programs to maximize strength, endurance, and performance. Train smarter, get stronger. Contact him at djmartinezfitness@gmail.com for pricing and availability.

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Justin Atencio

6am BJJ Instructor
 

  • BJJ BLACK BELT​

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Andrew Le

Assistant Kickboxing Coach

  • 8 years kickboxing

  • 4 years amateur MMA fighter

  • Red belt under Marcio Navarro

  • Fought for UFC Fight Pass, XFN, EFC, MCL, and Synergy FC

  • 6 years coaching experience with Valor Martial Arts

  • Trained with numerous pro fighters

  • Emphasizes mindset and technique
     

Andrew approaches coaching with patience, care, and a deep respect for each student’s goals. He understands how overwhelming it can be for beginners stepping into class for the first time, and makes it a priority to create a welcoming, supportive environment. For advanced students, his approach shifts depending on their intent—those training to compete are pushed with a fighter’s mindset, while students training for fitness or fun are coached accordingly. No matter the path, Andrew’s ultimate goal is to make kickboxing an enjoyable, growth-filled experience—one filled with laughter, memorable moments, and a strong sense of community. Whether students stay for a season or a lifetime, he wants everyone to feel like they’ve found a second home and a fight family they can always count on.

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