Instructors
Our instructors / coaches have deep experience, great credentials and passionate about the art form.
J.R. Cardona
Head Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Over 35 years in Martial arts
Multiple black belts/Black belt BJJ
IBJJF Certified 2nd Degree
Jiu Jitsu
- Masters Gracie Open Double gold medalist
- Masters grapplers quest Double gold medalist
- Masters Grapplers X Double gold medalist
Tae Kwon Do
- 4 time state champion
- 2 time national champion
- Over 50 Gold medals
Power Lifting Competitor
- Competed between 1995-2010
Wrestling
Kung fu
Christopher Cardona
Jiu Jitsu, Boxing & Functional Fitness Instructor
Teaches basic philosophy, mindfulness, respect and honor to students
- Active Martial Artist since 1997
- IBJJF Certified 1st Degree Black belt in Jiu Jitsu
- Tae Kwon Do Black belt
- Boxing since 2008
- Certified USA Boxing Green Level Coach
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC)
- Active competitor
Felipe Heidrich
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Studied at renowned BJJ academies including Alliance, Nova União, Brazilian Top Team, and Gracie Figther (current)
- IBJJF Certified 3rd degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu
- 25+ Years of experience, 10+ teaching
- Trained Internationally (Brazil, Canada, and USA)
Competed in some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. Winner of:
- South Brazilian Champion
- Santa Catarina Champion
- Montreal Open Champion
- Toronto Open Champion
- (and several others)
Brandon Cardona
Youth Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Known for his passion and patience for teaching the youth
- Head Jiu Jitsu coach for youth
- Martial Artist since age 10
- IBJJF Certified Brown belt in Jiu Jitsu
- 2018-2019 SJDC Wrestler
- 13+ Years of experience, 6+ teaching
- Active competitor
Wais Hakimi
Tae Kwon Do & Muay Thai Instructor
Well respected in the Tae Kwon Do community and has been in Tracy, CA for over 20 years.
One of the only 6th degree Tae Kwon Do black belts in California
2nd degree black belt in Ninjutsu
Coach Manny
Boxing Instructor
Specializes in fundamental boxing skills, mitt work and coordination
- Boxing since 2011
- Founder of Tracy Boxing Club
- Professional boxer
- USA Boxing Coach – Certified since 2018
- Se habla Espanol
Heather Lewis
Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
Emphasizes proper form and technique to maximize results while avoiding stress and injury.
Personal goals are to help others reach fitness milestones in a safe and controlled environment, while focusing on individual levels and abilities.
- Active Kickboxing
- Practitioner 9 Years
- Active Muay Thai Practioner
- Kickboxing Coach since 2016
- Spartan Trifecta Finisher 2016
- 2016 Sprint
- 2016 Super
- 2016 Beast
- 2017 Sprint
- 2017 Super
- Physical Fitness Coach
- CSA Coaches Clinic 2018
- Certified Personal Trainer 2018
- Avid outdoorsman 30+ years
Maurice Dotson
Head Instructor for "The Haul Program" Functional Fitness
“ Don’t stop believing in your dreams just because You think they are impossible anything is possible “
- Played two years at a Juco college football at Delta College in Stockton
- Played one year at Humboldt State University and one year at Menlo College University
- Issa certified and CrossFit Level 1 trainer since 2013
- Likes to sing and hang out with friends and family
- Wife is Abi (assistant coach) and father to two kids. Reese, who is six years old and Maya, who is five years old
Efrain Cruz
Boxing Coach
- 20+ years coaching all levels from beginner to professional fighters.
- Central California Golden Gloves Champion
- California P.A.L. State Silver medalist
- Licensed USFL youth coach/trainer
David Vedder
Boxing Coach
- Professional boxer and coach
- 4 Professional boxing World Titles including (WBA, 2X WBC and IBF)
- 53 professional bouts
Dominique Robinson
Muay Thai Coach
- Champion in MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing
- 1st MMA Fighter signed by Floyd Mayweather
- 25 years coaching athletes from UFC, Bellator, & more
- Trained under Virgil Hunter, Otis Pimpleton Jr, Roger & Jeff Mayweather
- Lived, fought & taught across Asia for 9 years
- 2nd generation AKA & Gracie Fighter member
- Executive protection & trainer to first responders
- Ref, judge & commentator worldwide
