“It’s my privilege to teach people how to fight — whether competitively or to just be better prepared for whatever life tries to hit them with! It’s hard to believe that so much personal growth can be found in something as brutal as fighting, but the focus, self-discipline, sense of accomplishment and humility from training carries well into everyday life. I want to help you create a healthier balanced lifestyle, to feel stronger, more confident, and grow into a better person through all of this. You just have to put in the work, and I’ll be more than willing to guide you on your journey.” – Coach Melso
MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
• 15 Years of Martial Arts Knowledge w/ Fight Experience
• Striking Expert: Boxing & Kickboxing
• Kettlebell & Functional Strength Specialist
• Striking Expert: Boxing & Kickboxing
• Kettlebell & Functional Strength Specialist
BOXING EXPERIENCE
My time at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA allowed a unique opportunity to train alongside & be present for the World Championship Boxing training camps of the following fights:
• Jesus Cuellar vs Gervonta "Tank" Davis
• Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios vs Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
• Marcos “Chino” Maidana vs Adrien “The Problem” Broner
• Marcos “Chino” Maidana vs Floyd “Money” Mayweather I
• Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios vs Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
• Marcos “Chino” Maidana vs Adrien “The Problem” Broner
• Marcos “Chino” Maidana vs Floyd “Money” Mayweather I
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EMPHASIS
I've tried many forms of Strength & Conditioning programs over the years, but my involvement with the The Power Project Podcast redefined my views on training.
Being around Powerlifting icon “The Meathead Millionaire” Mark Bell, as well as grapplers, and diet experts, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza, gave me the confidence to develop my own program for fighters.
My approach to strength training focuses on movements that translate directly to FIGHTING – emphasizing mobility, recovery, and longevity.
Practical. Simple. Effective.
In loving memory of my friends Alex “Z” Zonio & Javier “Pelos” Garcia who’s example of grit, toughness, intensity & kindness live on in my training & instructional methods.
