From fitness to fighting, we found the best instructors, trainers, and coaches of every system and brought them together.
You can come in with no prior knowledge and learn from world class professionals.
Liz Carmouche
Owner and Manager
Pro MMA Fighter and UFC Veteran
Personal Coach and Trainer
Kickboxing Instructor
“The environment we create here is different than anywhere else. There is a sanctuary within these walls. You can come through the doors, drop off every issue you have, and know it’s going to be a welcoming, safe, and motivating place to train.”
Background
Specialties
Kickboxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Physical Training
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Team Hurricane Awesome
Experience
11-5 Professional MMA Record
Brown Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Yellow Belt – Kenpo
Manolo Hernandez
Former Pro MMA Fighter
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Personal Coach
MMA and Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“We are all born with a purpose. If fighting is your purpose, let me be your guide.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Team Hurricane Awesome
10th Planet San Diego
Experience
20 Years of Experience in Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Lion’s Den Submission Fighting Instructor (Ken Shamrock)
MMAX Fights Super Fight Champion
Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Carlos Valente)
Black Belt – American Kickboxing (Joe Flores)
Tiger Smalls
Former Pro Boxer
Personal Coach
Boxing Instructor
“Boxing didn’t change my life. Boxing is my life.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Tiger Smalls Boxing
Experience
California Boxing Hall of Fame
7X Featherweight Champion
21-16-1 Professional Boxing Record
WBO Inter-Continental Featherweight Champion
NABO Featherweight Champion
UBA World Featherweight Champion
California and New York State Featherweight Champion
Geo Martinez
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Personal Coach
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“Fighting is not always about winning. It’s about the art of movement and the evolution of oneself to evolve as a human being. I believe you must challenge yourself physiologically, mentally, and spiritually.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
10th Planet San Diego
10th Planet Oceanside
The Freak Show
Experience
ADCC Finalist
Eddie Bravo Invitational Champion (3X)
Gracie Worlds Champion
3X NAGA Champion
Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Eddie Bravo)
Richie Martinez
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Personal Coach
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“Don’t settle for less when you can be the best at what you do.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
10th Planet San Diego
The Freak Show
Experience
2X Gracie Nationals Champion
3X NAGA Champion
3-1 Professional MMA Record
Tuff-N-Uff Welterweight Champion
Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Eddie Bravo)
Bill Crawford
Owner
Former Pro Bodybuilder and Amateur Fighter
Personal Coach and Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Instructor
“From our members to our instructors and coaches, we’re here to support you in reaching your goals.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Kickboxing
Physical Training
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Experience
13-6 Amateur Boxing Record
6-5 Amateur Kickboxing Record
8X Bodybuilding State Champion (Natural)
2X Bodybuilding National Champion (Natural)
2X Powerlifting National Champion (155 pounds)
Gabe Tuttle
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“My goal as an instructor and teammate is to share my passion for the beautiful art that is jiu jitsu and to do my best in assisting people in their growth with it and in life.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
10th Planet San Diego
Experience
Brown Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nate Fort
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“Everyone has different goals. Whether yours is becoming a world champion or simply getting in shape, we can help! We’re so much more than a gym. We’re a family. We truly have a vested interest in making sure all of our members succeed both inside and outside of the gym.”
Background
Specialties
Wrestling
Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
10th Planet San Diego
Experience
USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coach
2015 IBJJF World Masters (Silver)
Purple Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
CIF Place winner
2X League Champion
2X San Diego City Finalist
Nora Mora
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Women’s Jiu Jitsu Instructor
“I teach because it brings me happiness to share with others this beautiful art that drives us to better ourselves as athletes and as people.”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
10th Planet San Diego
Experience
Purple Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Manuel Garcia
Amateur MMA Fighter
Personal Coach and Trainer
Kid’s Jiu Jitsu and Kid’s MMA Instructor
“Learning should always be fun, happy, and challenging. It’s my belief that you can maintain a positive outlook no matter what obstacles we are faced with. I do my best to instill that in my kids. We learn jiu jitsu in an environment where they are comfortable being themselves. If you’re a ‘misfit,’ you’ll fit in with us!”
Background
Specialties
Jiu Jitsu
Kickboxing
Mixed Martial Arts
Physical Training
Kid’s Classes
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Team Hurricane Awesome
10th Planet San Diego
Experience
5-2 Amateur MMA Record
Purple Belt – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Prince Tiger Smalls
Pro Boxer
Personal Coach
Kid’s Boxing Instructor
“To be a truly successful person requires dedication, focus, devotion, commitment, and certainty about who you are and what you’re here to do.”
Background
Specialties
Boxing
Kid’s Classes
Affiliations
San Diego Combat Academy
Tiger Smalls Boxing
Experience
12-1 Professional Boxing Record
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