Meet our Instructors.
Milton Arguello
Head Instructor & Founder
Milton "The Diamond" Arguello began his training in American Tang Soo Do over 16 years ago, at the young age of 10. After receiving his Black Belt under Master Aaron Lawrence, Milton found his passion in American Kickboxing. He competed in numerous "smoker" bouts, eventually receiving his Black Sash in the art.
At age 15, he began studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pat King and received his yellow belt under the legendary Royce Gracie. Jiu-Jitsu took over his love for martial arts, and he would go on to spend the next 3 years focusing on the art. During this time, he fought in his first MMA bout at age 16. Transitioning over to solely focus on No-Gi BJJ, Milton would go on to compete nearly every month until he was 18. Searching for his next challenge, Milton decided to pursue a career in MMA— and it wasn’t long until he fought his first sanctioned amateur MMA bout a year later. By age 22, Milton turned pro, collecting numerous MMA fights under his belt, in addition to a Kickboxing bout.
Milton now spends his time sharing his vast knowledge and years of experience to his students. Nothing brings him greater joy than developing and cultivating growth in them, and preparing his fighters for their respective competitions or goals!
Gabe Calvento
Coach
As a child, Gabe was fascinated with martial arts. So much so, that at age 8, he began boxing. When he turned 15, he switched over to kickboxing, and eventually, Jiu jitsu.
After starting Jiu Jitsu, Gabe discovered his passion for teaching and coaching martial arts. Helping his amateur & professional fighters get ready for their fights is one of his greatest joys. It has even inspired him to compete in grappling, boxing, and Muay Thai.
Gabe continues to train & keep martial arts a huge part of his life.
“I’m so grateful for everything it has given me and I’m happy to pay it forward to the next generation of martial artists.”
Jordan Minns
Coach
Jordan started his martial arts at the young age of 4 years old, training Karate under his father. At age 8, he switched over to Tae Kwon Do in order to compete, eventually becoming a 5 time world champion in the American Taekwondo Association, & earning a second degree black belt in the process.
After leaving TKD competition at the age of 14, Jordan spent his teenage years training a variety of other martial art styles including Wushu, Capoeira, & eventually MMA. Since finding MMA, Jordan has continued to dedicate his life to honing his martial arts skills & competing, amassing over 30 amateur fights in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, & Boxing and numerous grappling competitions.
Jordan expects to continue in the martial arts life style for the rest of his life & enjoys sharing his passion with students of all levels.
Parrish Shipley
Coach
Parish started training in martial arts at the ripe age of 7 years old. It all began with Tae Kwon Do. At age 13, MMA found it’s way into his life. Parrish fell in love with Boxing and Muay Thai.
He has an extensive competition background: Numerous smokers, point kickboxing matches, and fights, both here in The States, as well as Internationally. Parrish found a huge love and purpose in coaching, and thoroughly enjoys passing on his knowledge to future generations and fighters.
“ Martial arts will forever be apart of my life and I’m very thankful for the skills I have learned and the people I have met through this journey.”
Ash Dadvand
Coach
Ash’s fitness background spans 10+ Years of Resistance Training, primarily Powerlifting & Bodybuilding. He is CFSC L1 certified, and enjoys helping others get stronger, better, and faster. He is one of Coach Milton’s first students, and is grateful for the discipline, skills, and family that martial arts has brought him. If you need someone to check your lifting form or to get a killer pad work session, Ash is always game!