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CSA Instructors

Kirian Fitzgibbons - Head Coach

kirian thailandKirian brings over 20 years of real world operations and teaching skills to his students. As a former member of two (2) Presidential Protection Units and a US State Department Sub Contractor, Kirian is a certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Defensive/Evasive Driving Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and recognized Expert Witness in security related matters including; Dignitary/Executive Protection, Security Operations, and Defensive Tactics providing consulting and training to Government Organizations, Military Units, Law Enforcement and Corporate clients around the globe.

Kirian is a highly sought after Personal Safety Expert and Krav Maga instructor who has contributed to and been featured in the books “Complete Krav Maga” and “Krav Maga for Beginners”, numerous newspapers and magazines including; Esquire, US News and World Report, Forbes, Security Management, the Wall Street Journal, the UK’s Financial Times, SWAT and Combat Handguns. Kirian has also been featured on multiple television shows, including; "Fox News", the History Channel's "Tactical to Practical" and "Human Weapon".  Kirian is also certified as an instructor with Tony Blauer’s PDR/Spear System, CDT, and Paul Vunak's PFS/JKD. Kirian is a certified CrossFit Coach and is the only certified coach for Miletich Fighting Systems (MFS) in Northern California.


Kirian has multiple certifications in Muay Thai and is one of the few U.S. instructors certified by the world renowned Fairtex Muay Thai Camp.  Kirian received his “Kru” certification from The Muay Thai International Association (MTIA) under Grand Master Thosaphon Sitawatjana (Master Toddy), recognized by the World Muay Thai Council (WMC) and the government of Thailand.  Kirian is a former I.K.K.C US Kickboxing Champion and has been involved in training multiple World Champion fighters in all areas of Combat Sports from Boxing, to Thai boxing and MMA.


In 2008, Kirian was selected as the Head Coach of the U.S. National Muay Team that competed at the World Championships in Busan, South Korea and in 2009 he led the US Team to an all time best performance during the World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, including  7 medals (2 Gold and 5 Bronze). Kirian was also asked to provide expert color commentary during the prestigious Kings Cup/WMC Championships which was televised on ESPN.

 


Scott Delbo - Krav Maga

Scott Delbo has been a police officer for more than 9 years and has experience as a senior SWAT team member, certified Defensive Tactics Officer and Field Training officer.

 


Caio Terra - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

caio_posedCSA’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is headed up by Graciefighter Black Belt 4X Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion (Gi & No Gi) Caio Terra. Caio has won every Jiu Jitsu title imaginable, from NAGA to the Mundials/Worlds to winning the Abu Dhabi (ADCC) Pro Qualifiers with a broken ankle. Caio is also the lightest competitor in history to win the Absolute Division at the World Championships.

Most importantly to our students, Caio he is one of the top Jiu Jitsu instructors in the world as well and we are very lucky to have him call CSA his home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Lana Stefanac - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

lana_hand_raisedLana is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt who trains under Cesar Gracie. Lana holds an incredible record of 198-1 (Gi) & 72-4 (No-Gi). She is an ADCC Veteran & Finalist, 5X Pan American Gold Medalist & 2X World Champion and the only American (Male or Female) to ever win Gold in the Mundials/Worlds. Lana was the 2010 Grapplers Quest Fighter of the Year and was voted into the BlackBelt Hall of Fame in 2010.

Lana also holds a perfect 6-0 Record in MMA with an impressive 4 Title Belts in 3 Weight Classes. Lana is truly a World Class Coach who brings her wealth of competitive knowledge and drive to CSA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Taylor “Ninja” McCorriston - Wrestling

wrestlingAt CSA our Wrestling program is headed up by Taylor McCoriston, Taylor is highly decorated 2X All American Wrestler and undefeated Professional Mixed Martial Artist.

Taylor has fought all over the world to include MMA in the United States, Shootboxing in Japan and Muaythai in Thailand. The wrestling disciplines that Taylor teaches at CSA include Greco Roman, International Freestyle, Folk (American Collegiate) Style wrestling and Wrestling for MMA.

Taylor also heads up our “Lil Ninja Grappling Club” for our Kids MMA program.

 

 

 

 

 


Jessica Fitzgibbons- Kids MMA & CrossFit

jessica_cf_gamesJessica is a lifelong athlete, who started out as a competitive ice skater as a child. As an adult, Jessica has played competitive Ice/Roller Hockey and has won multiple US National Titles. Jessica has been involved in the Martial Arts for years having studied Escrima, Krav Maga, Boxing and Muaythai. Jessica is a certified Krav Maga Instructor with the Krav Maga Alliance, certified Boxing Coach with USA Boxing and is undefeated as a Muaythai Fighter. Jessica is also an avid CrossFitter who has competed in multiple CrossFit competitions including the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games (Nor-Cal Regionals).

 

 

 

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Jessica is one of our Head Instructors for our Kids MMA Program and our Adult CrossFit Program. Jessica holds multiple CrossFit and Strength Certifications including:

  • USA Weightlifting (USAW): Sports Performance Coach Level 1
  • Starting Strength Trainers Certification (Mark Rippetoe)
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Coaches Prep Course
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Power Lifting Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Football Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Endurance Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Mobility Trainers Certification  

 


Jackie Perez - CrossFit

jackie_1CSA is proud to have Jackie Perez as one of our lead CrossFit instructors. Growing up, Jackie played every sport she could. In high school she played volleyball, soccer and softball. In Junior College she focused on volleyball and continued playing volleyball at Cal State Hayward. While attending Cal-State Hayward Jackie obtained her BS in Kinesiology. Upon graduation, Jackie began her career in Fitness and Personal Training where she pursued and received multiple certifications. While she was incredibly successful in the traditional fitness and personal training industry, Jackie missed the competitive nature of team sports until she found CrossFit.

Jackie is a fantastic CrossFit Coach and a fierce Competitor having competed in the 2010 and 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games, both years she advanced to Regionals where she finished in the Top 20. She has also competed in many other CrossFit competitions like "FemmeFit" finishing in the Top 10. 

 

 

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Jackie brings a wealth of Fitness, Personal Training and CrossFit Coaching Expierance to the CSA Team including:

  • BS Kinesiology (Cal-State Hayward)
  • NASM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
  • NESTA PFT (Personal Fitness Trainer)
  • 24 Hour Fitness (Master Trainer)
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainers Certification
  • CrossFit Football Trainers Certification

 


Jenna Castillo - Muaythai & CrossFit

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CSA is proud to welcome World Champion Muaythai fighter, StrikeForce Veteran an elite CrossFit Coach Jenna Castillo to our Team. Jenna began studying traditional Shotokan Karate at the age of nine, earning her black belt through the Japanese Karate Association.  While still in high school, Jenna decided she wanted to go into fighting.  Through a chance encounter, she met Cung Le and began training in San Shou (Chinese Kickboxing).  In San Shou, she won multiple titles in two weight classes.  Jenna then moved to Fairtex to train in Muaythai and won Multiple World Titles. Jenna now competes in Mixed Martial Arts, having won her pro debut at StrikeForce via 2nd round KO. Jenna is also very involved in the fitness industry and has been teaching CrossFit for years.

Jenna is also very involved in the fitness industry and has been teaching CrossFit for years and loves the intensity she finds there. As such, she competed in the 2009 CrossFit Games and she is also one of the very few Female CrossFit- Level 2 Certified Instructors.

We are very fortunate to have Jenna teaching Muaythai and CrossFit at CSA!

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Germaine de Randaime - Dutch Kickboxing

GermaineCSA is home to 10X World Champion Germaine “The Iron Lady” de Randaime, who teaches our Dutch Kickboxing classes. Germaine is originally from Holland, who at only 26 years old, is considered by most people to be the greatest female kickboxer of all time with an incredible undefeated record of 45-0.

She is also one of the most sought after coaches in the industry, having fought and taught all over the globe including leading her own team of world champion fighters under the “Team Germaine” moniker. Geramine is now transitioning into MMA and looks to take the United States by storm.

 

 

 

 


 
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