Meet your Coaches
OUR story
Where we come from
about us
Professional martial arts instructors Spring Hill on a foundation of lineage and experience that extends over the decades. Our coaches personally have over 20 years of training and experience and are ranked under some of the most incredible and legitimate instructors anywhere. We are here to provide you quality training at any level that you wish to experience we are beginner friendly as well as capable of training pro fighters. What ever your needs are we are here for you.
Train With Experts
MEET THE TRAINERS
Joe "Formiga" Cortez
Coach Formiga is a veteran capoeirista of more than 20 years, a professional Muay Thai fighter, a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under World Champion Fabio Novaes, and a Judo Brown Belt. Also Coach Formiga is our head Muay Thai instructor and kids class coach.
Justin Terrell
Coach Justin Terrell started his martial arts journey in 2004 with Kru Dan Rawlings of Griffonrawl Muay Thai, after several years of Muay Thai he discovered his love for Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and also started training No-GI in 2006. In 2011 he met Professor Fabio Novaes and has been under him ever since. Winning medals at Ibjjf, Naga and Newbreed competitions along his journey. Also He is now a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under World Champion Fabio Novaes, also has continued his study of Muay Thai and Judo for over 20 years. Coach Justin is Safe Sport Certified, CPR and First Aid certified and an IBJJF registered Black Belt.
Felix Montanez
Joe "Jitsu" Campbell
Coach Joe and Campbell is a Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Coach Justin Terrell and Joe Cortez, a level one Muay Thai practitioner, and NASM Certified personal trainer with expertise in fitness and conditioning.
Gabe Abbadessa
Coach Gabe is an experienced Muay Thai technician with a passion to inspire the next generation of martial artists locally and nationally. He received his Nak Muay Level One under the Khanomtom Muay Thai curriculum that is regarded worldwide. Also He spent time training in Thailand under Sitjaopho experts and brought back his learned skills to the States to share with his peers and prospects. Also He holds an IKF East Coast Classic Welterweight Title and will make his pro debut in the near future. “For the love of the art” drives Gabe to teach others this beautiful sport.
