Instructors

Here at Arena Combat Sports, we are always looking to expand our team. If you are looking for employment as a trainer etc., feel free to email us. We are also available to outside trainers bringing in their clients for studio space. Contact us for more details!

Carlos Zevallos

Striking/MMA Coach
Originally from New York, Carlos Zevallos ranked high in the New York State Golden Gloves. He won 1st place at the  New York Metropolitan Boxing Championships 2 years in a row.  He won the 1st place at the National WKA Muay Thai Kickboxing Championships. Carlos holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He competes regularly in events such as IBJJF winning gold at the Miami Open. Carlos fought and won on various televised pro MMA organizations such as Strikeforce FC and Fight Time Promotions. Carlos Zevallos is also a professional boxer, cornerman, film fight choreaographer and personal trainer.

Fran Martins

Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor 
Francisco Martins was born in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. "Fran" began his Martial Arts training with Judo while he was still a child. Fran started his BJJ training when he was 20 years old. He is a Black belt under Roberto Abreu. Because of his strong love and passion for jiu-jitsu, Fran has extended his expertise on the mat by teaching BJJ. With his innovative battle-tested repertoire, and careful attention to detail, he is one of the most sought after instructors in South Florida. Fran is recognized by the IBJJF as a certified referee due to his extensive knowledge about Jiu-Jitsu rules, and practices in all of South Florida tournaments.
A few of his BJJ accomplishments are:

• New York BJJ Pro IBJJF Medium Heavy 1st place
• IBJJF Miami Open Medium Heavy 1st place
• IBJJF Dallas Open No Gi Heavy 1st place
• IBJJF Atlanta Open Medium Heavy 1st place

Valeria Millan

Assistant Striking/MMA Coach/Kids classes
Valeria between Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and striking tournaments Valeria still manages to find the time to bring up the next generations of future champions. She is instrumental in their development and learning process. She is also a 2x Gold medalist at the ISKA Kickboxing and MMA tournament in 2016! She is available for private training, tutoring and babysitting.