CHris Cariaso
Owner / Head coach
Chris has been teaching since he was 16yrs old. He has fought and trained all over the world. He is a UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, and Elitexc veteran. In 2014 he fought for the UFC flyweight world championship in Las Vegas Nevada. He is now retired from fighting and focused on training students and coaching the next upcoming prospects.
Sam “iceman” Moncada
striking and bjj coach
Sam the “Iceman” is our head morning coach. He is there every morning with a killer workout for everyone. Sam have trained under Rise for more than 7 years. He is a current brown belt in BJJ and is a active MMA and Jiu Jitsu competitor.
Daniel Grippaudo
Head BJJ COach
Daniel is a black belt under the BJJ revolution team. Daniel coaches both our adult and youth BJJ and Nogi programs. Daniel is the current ROP Champion and an active black belt bjj competitor.
Art Tellaz
BJJ Coach
Art is a former MMA competitor and now is focused strictly on jiu jitsu. He is a brown belt under Chris and Daniel. Art coaches our fundamental jiu jitsu classes and is a assistant coach in our youth classes.
Jesus Hermosillio
wrestling coach
Jesus is a up and coming fighter. He is a standout high school wrestler and tough Jiu jitsu competitor. Jesus coaches our wrestling program and is also the former wrestling coach for Esperero Middle School.
danny soto
youth striking coach
Danny is true lifelong marital artist. He comes from a traditional martial arts background and holds a black belt in TKD. Danny has competed in amateur Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA.
mark mckenna
youth striking coach
Mark has been training under Rise for more than 5 years. Mark has competed in Muay Thai and MMA and still a active competitor.