Charles Martinez | Bio
Charles Martinez has been training in the martial arts since 1996 and teaching for nearly two decades. After completing his Naval service, Charles set up home base in San Diego and has coached numerous Amateur and Professional competitors in MMA and Muay Thai. He works with athletes to improve their fighting skills and mental toughness, while constantly exposing them to the most effective and current training methodologies. Charles also specializes in teaching Filipino Martial Arts, where he has achieved Guro ranking.
OUR COACHES
Baret Yoshida
Jiu Jitsu / MMA
Basheer Abdullah
Boxing
Charles Martinez
FMA / MMA / Muay Thai
Chris Leben
Jiu Jitsu / MMA / Wrestling
Joe Vargas
Boxing
Kru Mark
Muay Thai
Vince Salvador
Kickboxing / MMA
Willie LaureanoFilipino Martial Arts
Zbigniew PiecJudo
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