Coach Eddie Estrada is a highly experienced kickboxing and MMA coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals in the ring. Despite a rough childhood that included poverty and violence, Eddie was able to turn his life around through the discipline and focus of martial arts. Growing up in the Philippines, Coach Estrada…
Coach Sio is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a passion for fitness and sports, particularly tackle football. He has extensive experience in the sport and uses this knowledge to help his clients improve their performance on the field. In addition to his focus on sports performance, Coach Sio also has a strong commitment to teaching…
Paolo first started training Jiujitsu in 2012 at sixteen years old when his older brother Michael convinced him to try out the martial art. He quickly became fond of the highly competitive nature of the sport. In the years since, he has immersed himself in competition becoming one of the most successful competitors in the…
Allen Oblena is a highly experienced architect who balances his demanding career with a passion for training in jiujitsu. With 16 years of experience in his field, Allen has proven to be a master of both design and athleticism. Despite his busy schedule, he still makes it a priority to compete and continue honing his…
One of the most respected BJJ figures in the country, Hansel stumbled upon Jiu Jitsu in Australia while looking for an alternate activity to his main sport at the time, basketball. After a week of free trials, he was hooked and dedicated himself to learning, competing and teaching the art. He received his black belt…
Jan Cortez is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, with over 16 years of training experience. He began his journey in the sport in 2006, and has since amassed a wealth of competition accolades, both local and overseas. One of Jan key strengths is his technical and methodical approach specifically to No Gi…
Mara has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2011. One of the country’s top female BJJ competitors, Mara Rafael is a proud member of the Philippine National Team. Aside from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mara is also one of the main instructors of Origins Jiu Jitsu’s Kids’ Program. Sharing her Jiu Jitsu knowledge to kids to…
Michael Tiu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the sport. He began training in 2010 and quickly developed a passion for the discipline, dedicating himself to the art and becoming a successful competitor. Michael has competed in over 170 documented matches, and amassing a wide range of…
Michael first fell in love with the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2010. He has since dedicated his life to studying and sharing the beautiful art to as many people as possible, in the process founding both the Origins Youth Program and Origins Athletics in San Juan. Constantly seeking to test himself…
Mara has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2011. She is a competitive BJJ athlete and also a former member of the Philippine National Team for Jiu Jitsu. Aside from competition, she currently teaches Origins BJJ’s kids class. Sharing her passion and knowledge of the sport has been…