Instructors
Our instructors / coaches have deep experience, great credentials and passionate about the art form.
J.R. Cardona
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Over 35 years in Martial arts
Multiple black belts/Black belt BJJ
IBJJF Certified 3rd Degree
A lifelong martial artist with more than 35 years of experience in martial arts, including decades of training, teaching, coaching, and competition. An IBJJF Certified 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with a strong competitive background and a commitment to developing the next generation of martial artists.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- IBJJF Honolulu and San Diego Open – Gold Medalist
- Gracie Open Masters — Double Gold Medalist
- Grapplers Quest Masters — Double Gold Medalist
- Grapplers X Masters — Double Gold Medalist
Tae Kwon Do Background
- Black Belt
- 4x State Champion
- 2x National Champion
- 50+ Gold Medals in Competition
Christopher Cardona
Jiu Jitsu, Boxing & Functional Fitness Instructor
Dedicated to developing well-rounded martial artists through discipline, mindfulness, respect, integrity, and personal growth both on and off the mat.
Active martial artist since 1997
- IBJJF Certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
Training in boxing since 2008
USA Boxing Certified Green Level Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC)
Experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor
Felipe Heidrich
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Studied at renowned BJJ academies including Alliance, Nova União, Brazilian Top Team, and Gracie Figther (current)
- IBJJF Certified 4th 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
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
Maurice Dotson
Instructor for "Peak Performance" 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
