Alex was born and raised in Miami, FL. After dropping out of high school, he went back to school as an adult and earned a Bachelor of Accounting and MBA from Florida International University, where his passion for learning was unleashed. Upon graduating, Alex moved to Southern California to explore new opportunities. After a couple years as an analyst in the energy industry, in 2014 he set out to summit Mt. Whitney, where his passion for learning and love of the outdoors combined leading to a journey of fitness which strengthened him physically and mentally. 

 

After a couple years of pursuing various fitness interests, in 2017 he joined the UFCGym in Huntington Beach where he stumbled upon the world of Jiu-Jitsu, which unbeknownst to him at the time would transform his life. Under the guidance of Master Waldomiro Perez (Jr), Alex developed his skills and love of jiu-jitsu. After COVID struck in 2020, with UFCGym closed under lockdowns, Alex decided to follow Master Jr to REV Martial Arts in Fountain Valley, where he trained alongside an incredible array of highly skilled black belts, elite coaches, and accomplished mma fighters. He briefly joined their competition team as a blue belt, where he was a sereal time medalist in the NABJJF Masters Division. It was during this time that Alex received an offer to work at UFCGym, where he discovered his true gift... coaching.

From there he gained experience in various teaching environments, and combines the best of all his experiences to deliver a unique teaching style which is sure to transform your understanding of jiu jitsu and elevate your game. He bridges the old school and the new school with modern  technical analysis founded on classic principles and the fundamental mechanics of leverage. By distilling complex, high-level movements into their most basic components, he ensures that every student—regardless of rank—builds a foundation that is both structurally sound and creatively adaptable.

His approach doesn't just teach you moves; it teaches you how to think through the roll, turning the mats into a laboratory where tradition meets innovation. Whether you are looking to sharpen your defensive posture or master the latest competitive transitions, his guidance provides the clarity needed to see the path to victory before you even make your first grip.