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Chris Cariaso
(co-owner, trainer, and fighter)
• Trained with World Champion, Bunkerd, for 10+ years
• Extensive knowledge of muay thai and boxing
• Trained in Thailand
• Fairtex certified muay thai and boxing trainer
• IFA certified fitness instructor
• 15+ years martial arts experience
• 9 years competitive cycling
• World cup cycling champion
• Muay thai record: 16-3-4 kos
• Boxing record: 6-3-2kos
• Teaching muay thai and boxing since age 16
• Current Titles Held:
- 2005 San Francisco Golden Gloves Champion
- National Muay Thai Promotion, U.S.A.Champion
- IKF U.S.A. San Shou Champion
- ISKA California Super-Lightweight Muay Thai Champion
Chris currently teaches muay thai, boxing, kids muay thai and is available for private instruction.
Bunkerd Faphimai
(co-owner, trainer, and fighter)
Bunkerd has an unbelievable ability to adjust his training to suit each individual student. He is very well liked and his retention with students is very high. Bunkerd has over 350 professional Muay Thai fights. This kind of experience creates an eye for detail with teaching his students.
His level of experience, both in the ring and out, along with his very strong work ethic, clearly sets him apart from many other trainers.
Achievements
• National Lifetime Achievement Award 2001 (Siam Award)
• 3 Time Siam Award Winner 1996-1998
• Siam Fighter of the Year 1998
• ISKA Lightweight World Champion 1998
• Lumpinee Stadium Champion 1986
• Rajadmnern Stadium Champion 1983
Qualifications
• 1976 Began Professional Fighting Career in Bangkok, Thailand.
• 1993 Head Trainer for Fairtex Camp in Chandler, Arizona.
• 1996 Head Trainer for Fairtex Camp in Indiana.
• 1997 Head Trainer for Fairtex Camp in Chandler, Arizona.
• 1998 Head Trainer for Fairtex Camp in San Francisco
• 2003 Head Trainer for Fairtex Camp in San Francisco
Bunkerd currently teaches muay thai classes and is available for private instruction.
Samart "Neungsiam" "The Rock" Samphusri
(muay thai trainer and fighter)
Neungsiam "the Rock" Samphusri has fought professionally since age 12, and is renowned for his combination of exceptional technique, concentration and physical toughness. He has served as trainer at two of Thailand's top pro camps and now shares his mastery with FnF students of all levels.
Neungsiam is respected for his uncompromising attention to detail and killer workouts emphasizing mental focus, precise movement and proven strategy. He will help you build superior combat skills & conditioning on a solid foundation of fast and powerful Muaythai.
Achievements
• 64-29 pro record with 7 KOs
• Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight Champion 1998
• Mitsubshi 8-Man Tournament Champion 1999
• Current IMTO World Champion
Qualifications
• 1985 Began professional fighting career in Thailand
• 2002 Trainer for Fairtex Camp in Bangplee, Thailand
• 2005 Trainer for Ingram Gym in Bangkok, Thailand
Neungsiam currently teaches muay thai classes and is available for private instruction.
Paris Alexander
(boxing trainer)
• 1982-started boxing
• 1984-participated in Olympic trials
• 1985, 1986—S.F. Golden Glove Champion
• 1986-turned pro
• 1986-1996-fought 6 world champions on 4 different continents (including Jorge Paez, Carlos Hernandez, Oscar De La Hoya)
• 1996-California State Champion & United States Lightweight Champion (first man to hold both titles at the same time)
• Never knocked out!
• 30-5 amateur record; 25-16-4 pro record with 7 KOs
• Teaching boxing since 1984 (20 years teaching experience)
Paris currently teaches boxing classes and is available for private instruction.
Darren Uyenoyama
(jiu jitsu/m.m.a. trainer)
• 2001/2002 Skyline College wrestling team member
• 2004-Skyline College wrestling team assistant coach
• 2002/2003-Taught jiu jitsu at Alex Gong’s Fairtex Combat Sports Camp
Jiu-Jitsu experience
• 1999-1st place-Joe Moriera International Championship
• 2000-1st place-Copa Pacifica
• 2000-1st place-Capital City Grappling Tournament
• 2000-MVP-Capital City Grappling Tournament
• 2001-1st place-Grappling Games-Las Vegas
• 2006 Grappler's Quest champion (advanced no-gi division)
Wresting experience
• 2001-3rd place-California Community College Northern Region Championship
• 2001-Qualifier-California Community College State Championships
• 2002-3rd place-SCVWA Freestyle Championships
• 2002-3rd place-SCVWA Greco-Roman Championships
• 2002-3rd place-S.F. State University Invitational
• 2002-5th place-Cal. Community College Nor. Reg. Wrestling Championships
• 2002-Qualifier-Cal. Community College State Championships
• 2004-1st place-SCVWA Freestyle Tournament
• 2004-1st place-SCVWA Greco-Roman Tournament
• 2004-3rd place-Menlo Open
M.M.A. experience
• 2002-Deep 2001 5th Impact Super Fight Champion
• Defeated Muay Thai Champ and M.M.A. Veteran, Ramba Somdet.
Darren currently teaches M.M.A / Jui-Jitsu classes and is available for private instruction.
Carlos Alejandro "Sapao" Ban
(jiu jitsu/m.m.a. trainer)
Carlos Alejandro "Sapao" Ban is a first degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) under legendary fighter, Ralph Gracie. Carlos "Sapao" has an undefeated guard in tournaments and has been a professionally recognized Jiu-Jitsu competitor since the young age of 16.
He has dedicated 20 years of his life to training Jiu-Jitsu and becoming one of the most talented and decorated Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world. "Sapao" was the youngest fighter to receive a Black Belt from Ralph Gracie and has won over 20 Gold medals in national and international competitions.
Competition experience
• 2006: United Gracie - Gold Medal
• 2006: Hawaii Maui Super Fight - Gold Medal
• 2003: US Open - Black Belt Gold Medal
• 2002: World Championship - Gold Medal
• 2001: Brazilian National Team - Gold Medal
• 2000: Belo Horizonte Submission Wrestling (first no-Gi Brazilian tournament) - First Place
• 2000: Brazilian National Team - Gold Medal
• 1999: Pan-American Tournament - Gold Medal
• 1998: World Championship - Gold Medal (Juvenile age 17)
• 1997: Pan-American Tournament - Gold Medal (Adult category at the age of 16)
"Sapao" currently teaches M.M.A / Jui-Jitsu classes and is available for private instruction.
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