Marc Zee

First Degree Black Belt

• Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Phoenix
• 15 years of training experiance
• Bachelors in Exercise Science Arizona State University
• National Strength and Conditioning Association certified trainer
• First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• USA Judo Black belt under 2 time Olympian Peter Renik
• Helped train numerous UFC and Pride veterans
• Trainer Program in Therapeutic Crisis De-Escalation Strategies Certified Cambridge University
• Instructor Certification in Adrenal Stress Response Self Defense Training

 

Kriztian Marki

Black Belt: Judo

• USA Judo Black Belt
• Hungarian National Champion
  
  

 

 

 

Martin Boonzayer

Judo

• 2 time Olympian in Judo for the United States
• Martin represented the U.S. for 100 kilo+ in Sydney, Australia and Athens, Greece.
  
  

 

 

Eric Hernandez

Boxing

• Ranked 8th in the world at Welter weight
• Eric has trained numerous champions but now focuses on helping inner-city kids get off the streets by giving them direction an helping them attain obtain goals they never thought possible.

 

 

Robert Garcia

Muay Thai

Robert Garcia has 16 years of kickboxing experianceand 5 years of muay thai. He has trained under Gilbert Coral out of the Jet Center,as well as boxing coach Carlos Hernandez. he has trained under Boon Kurd and Dan Chai out of the Fairtex Muai Thai Camp. Robert has a kickboxing record of 20-3. He has held the Arizona State title,a National Champion title and the New Mexico State title in kickboxing.

Roberts classes consist of boxing and muay thai kickboxing. Techniques in such as jabs, uppercuts, hooks, and ducking and weaving used in Western Boxing. Muay Thai techniques such as elbows, knees, clinches and kicks that are taught in accordance with traditional Thai style. When all techniques are combined it makes for the most effective striking style used today.

 

 

 

Mario D. Velez

Kickboxing

• 2004
  Boxing With John Maglionico Sr. at The Blue Corner Boxing Club
• 2005-2006
  Kickboxing With Robert Garcia at The A.C.M.M.A.
• 2006- 2008
  Muay Thai under Shihan Nico Fernandez, training with Chris Ash
• 2008-2009
  Muay Thai with Kru Robert Garcia and Chris Ash and Jiu Jitsu with Master Marc Zee at The Gracie Barra Center

 

 

 

Freddy Lerma

Muay Thai

• Freddy started training Muay Thai under Robert Garcia 5 years ago.
• Since then he has earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won numerous grappling tournaments
• Freddy now has an unblemished Muay Thai record with 7 victories and 0 losses with 5 of those victories from Knock Outs.
• Despite all the success he has seen in the ring, Freddy goes above and beyond for all his students training at Gracie Barra.

 

 

Adam Heard

Muay Thai: Assistant Coach & Fitness Trainer

• When Adam first started at Gracie Barra he was out of shape and weighed 275 lbs. Now after focusing on Muay Thai Kickboxing and gaining a degree in Nutrition he is now a fit 190 lbs at 5% body fat.
• Adam now helps students of Gracie Barra get started in Muay Thai and puts together personalized diet programs based on individual needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gracie Barra Phoenix 
9201 North 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051 
(602) 971-1964