Meet Our Instructors
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Black Belts
Ben Zhuang
Black Belt 2nd Degree / Owner
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Started training in 2003 under Rodrigo Teixeira. Promoted to black belt by Gracie Barra in 2015. Received 1st degree from the IBJJF in 2018 and 2nd degree from the IBJJF in 2021.
Coach Ben is the head MMA grappling coach, strength and conditioning coach, and nutritionist for the team. He also specializes in weight cutting for combat sports and has a book on the subject. He works with athletes in the UFC, NHL, and Pro Boxing.
Herbert Cruz
Black Belt / Owner
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Jason Juatco
Black Belt Instructor
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Glenn Lambdin
Black Belt Instructor
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Lou Nieto
Black Belt Instructor
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Andy Tam
Black Belt Instructor
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Brown Belts
Caylin Young
Brown Belt Instructor
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David Zepeda
Brown Belt Instructor
Purple Belts
Andrew Lee
Purple Belt Instructor
Oscar Salazar
Purple Belt Instructor
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Assistant Instructors
Derek Young
Assistant Instructor
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Ana Oceguerra
Assistant Instructor
Maria Oceguerra
Assistant Instructor
Branden Lee
Assistant Instructor