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.
Tyler “Tizzy” lanham
Striking Coach
You will find tizzy coaching our boxing and muay thai classes throughout the week. Tyler has been with training with Rise for over 5 years. Tyler has fought both in MMA and Muay Tha and was the former RUF MMA champion. He is a current blue belt in BJJ and has experience in traditional martial arts. Tyler is a current active 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.
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 purple belt in BJJ and is a active MMA and Jiu Jitsu competitor.
Jesus Hermosillio
front desk / wrestling coach
You will see Jesus smiling and greeting you at the door. 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 wrestling coach for Esperero Middle School.
Art Tellas
BJJ Coach
Art is a former MMA competitor and now is focused strictly on jiu jitsu. He is a purple belt under Chris and Daniel. Art coaches our fundamental jiu jitsu classes and is a assistant coach in our youth classes.
danny soto
youth striking coach
Danny is true life long 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. Danny is still a active competitor.
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.