Hi,

My name is Michael Reyes I have been training martial arts consistently for the last 16yrs. I started training with an MMA club in Southern California focused on wrestling and striking. After a few months I joined Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, CA. I spent 6 years under Coach Rafael Cordeiro from Brazil and a chute box lineage. In that time, I trained heavily in striking specifically for MMA. I was offered a hand full of fights by Rafael Cordeiro himself, I trained alongside and was a regular fight camp training partner for multiple professional & amateur fighters including Beneil Dariush, Nolin Ticman & Jessica Penne to list a few. At the time I lacked a submission game so besides a canceled amateur fight, I made the choice to decline the fights I was offered and took a coaching & sparring partner approach. During that period I also spent 2 years working with many fighters out of my garage gym while running a striking cardio class a few days a week. Since I moved to Arizona in 2016 I started focusing mostly on No-Gi Jiu Jitsu and I currently train at 10th Planet Jiu jitsu Phoenix under John Botello for the last 8 years as a purple belt. I have a deep passion for teaching and invest my self in to every one of my students. I’ve been with my amazing wife for over 23yrs and we have a beautiful 11yr old daughter. Besides family time, I also enjoy hunting, fishing and everything outdoors. Feel free to go on my Instagram @Mikereyes1982 to get a good idea of who I am. Hope to see you on the mats!

Head Coach Mike Reyes

MMA Wrestling Coach Juluis Vega

Juluis Vega is a bantamweight Amateur/Pro mixed martial artist with a foundation built in wrestling since he was 4yrs old. The grit, discipline, and mental toughness he developed on the mats shaped his approach to combat sports. He transitioned to MMA at 21, and now holds a 7 fight amateur record as he looks to start his professional fight carrier.

"MMA gave me purpose, drive, and growth — in and out of the cage. This journey has been a blessing, and I’m just getting started." — Juluis Vega

Philip Villaire is a United States Marine Corps veteran with a lifelong passion for health and fitness. With a background in wrestling, he has carried his competitive drive into Jiu-Jitsu, where he regularly competes in tournaments. He began his professional career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, developing a strong foundation in strength training, conditioning, and performance development.

Beyond coaching, Philip continues to train extensively in mixed martial arts, including Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking, and weightlifting. His diverse training background shapes his coaching philosophy, which integrates discipline, resilience, and technical precision. He emphasizes mental toughness, consistency, and long-term growth—both inside and outside the gym.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Philip is a devoted husband and father. He and his wife are proud parents of two young children, with a third on the way. Family remains at the center of his purpose, fueling his commitment to lead by example in fitness and in life.