We’ve moved to a new larger facility, located at 851 Jamacha Blvd.

Jr. Spartans:
Program for kids ages 7 – 14.  Learn techniques of boxing, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, along with real world self defense tactics, all taught in a fun environment.  Great for building self esteem, confidence, character and discipline.

Tiny Titans:
An excellent program for kids 4-6. Learn the fundementals of Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and proper drills for coordination, balance, and agility in a playful and fun atmosphere.

Visit the Jr. Spartan website here: www.jrspartans.com

IBJJF No-Gi World Championships
Congratulations to SDFC fight team member and instructor Brandon Magana for his wins at the No-Gi world Championships in Long Beach.  He took double gold and became the 2011 Masters Brown Belt division and absolute champion!  It was a great way to end the tournament year.  Brandon had several jiu jitsu wins this year to include Grapplers Quest brown belt champ, Best of the West Masters Champ, 3rd place Las Vegas International, 2nd place Samurai Pro, and 2nd place Chicago Open division and absolute.

With multiple Black Belts and over 30 years of Martial Arts experience, Charlie has lived, taught, and competed in martial arts in Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Rio De Janeiro, Germany, and throughout the U.S starting at the age of 5.

He has trained and mentored thousands of people in various forms of Martial Arts, fitness, defensive tactics, and sports programs. His students range from youth to grandparents, hobbyists to UFC Champions, Olympic medalists, Navy SEALs, San Diego Padres, underprivileged children and troubled youths.

In 1999, Charlie opened the SD Fight Club, and is San Diego’s longest standing MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) School.  As one of San Diego’s pioneer MMA fighters and a original member of the “Abu Dhabi Combat Club”, Charlie has won multiple titles in BJJ and Judo.  He is also the only fighter to compete for a World Title in four different weight classes.  In June of 2000, Charlie brought the title home as the new “King of the Cage” Light Weight World Champion.

Charlie was a star athlete in baseball and football at Christian High School in El Cajon, Charlie and went on the playing football at Grossmont College.  He then transferred to UCSD where he received a BA in Psychology, Pre-med, with a concentration in “Injury and Prevention, of Sport”.

During his first years as a professional MMA fighter, Charlie also worked in Middle and High Schools throughout San Diego County as an academic advisor and school counselor, where he  help thousands of students in their pursuit for higher education.

Brandon Magana

Brandon served eight years with Force Reconnaissance units in the Marine Corps where he led and instructed his fellow marines.  He has been training mixed martial arts with the SDFC since 2003. Brandon is a member of the SDFC MMA Pro-Fight team and has fought worldwide in MMA events, M1, Strikeforce, King of the Cage and many more.  He holds a brown belt in BJJ and is a key member of the SDFC competition team.  Brandon also instructs the Junior Spartans program and enjoys sharing his passion for health and fitness with today’s youth.

Learn the traditional martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Add real world self defense tactics, Judo and wrestling techniques and you will not only get in shape, but learn how to dominate on the mat!