OUR TEAM
ISAIAH SEPULVEDA
Coach Isaiah is our head boxing coach and wrestling coach. He brings to the gym over sixteen years of experience in boxing and kickboxing. He has also earned a purple belt ranking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has coached wrestling for several years. He is also a certified personal trainer with Applied Functional Sciences (CAFS) and Functional Soft Tissue Transformation (FSTT) specializations from the Gray Institute.
LIVIO RIBEIRO
Coach Lívio leads our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program as a seasoned black belt, IBJJF World and Pan Champion, and professional MMA fighter. Originally from Brazil, he brings elite-level technique, years of experience as an athlete, student, and coach — and a calm, methodical approach to helping students grow on and off the mat.
SAVANNA SEPULVEDA
Coach Savanna is a kickboxing and self-defense coach. She brings to the gym nearly ten years of varied experience in Krav Maga, kickboxing, and competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has also earned her blue belt ranking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Savanna is also a certified personal trainer with Applied Functional Sciences (CAFS) specializations from the Gray Institute and as a NASM Nutrition Coach.
BEN THAI
Coach Joseph is one of our assistant boxing coaches and a co-leader of our kids boxing program. With several years of training experience and certification as a USA Boxing competition coach, he brings both expertise and passion to the gym, helping athletes of all ages develop their skills and confidence.
SILAS DIAZ
Coach Silas is the head coach of our kickboxing program, bringing over a decade of experience in training and competing across multiple disciplines, including Muay Thai, K-1, and Shotokan karate.
His well-rounded background extends to folkstyle wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an active competition career as a grappler, where he has earned his blue belt ranking. Coach Silas has achieved remarkable success in his career, earning two UCFC AZ state titles and an IKF world title, showcasing his skill and dedication at the highest levels.
RIO PAYNTER
Coach Rio is a key part of our striking program as one of the leaders of our padwork/conditioning program. Along with her black belt in Tae Kwon Do and several years of boxing experience, she brings strong energy, finesse, and a friendly but challenging drive to every class she teaches.