HYBRID ACADEMY

Coaching Staff

Richard Arreola

Head Instructor:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Nogi Grappling

Wrestling

Our founder, Coach Richard Arreola brings 17 years of coaching experience (Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu). A brown belt under Giva "The Arm Collector" Santana (One Jiu-Jitsu). Richard's goal is to be of service to his students and help them excel both on and off the mats. His philosophies are "consistency" and "lead by example" in a positive way. A graduate from California State University Fullerton with a degree in Kinesiology (education focus and athlete development).

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IBJJF Masters World Champion

3x IBJJF Nogi World Champion

5x IBJJF American National Champion

3x IBJJF PAN Champion

B.S. Kinesiology - CSUF