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
Coach Manny
Boxing Coach
- Boxing 13 years experience
- Founder of Tracy Boxing Club
- Certified USA Boxing coach since 2018
- Se habla Espanol
- Specializes in fundamental boxing skills, mitt work and coordination
- Qualified with cornering fighters and wrapping hands
- Instagram @tracy_boxing
Coach Luis Aguilar
Boxing Coach
Coach Luis began boxing at age 8, building a strong background in boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling. At 25, he returned to the sport under Coach Manny Munoz and now coaches both amateur and professional fighters. He brings years of combat sports experience, technical knowledge, and a passion for developing athletes at every level.
- CSAC Licensed Professional Boxing Coach
- USA Boxing Licensed Coach
- CAMO Licensed Cornerman
- USA Boxing Nutrition Certified
- USADA Certified
