Coach Kristen is a first degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training at the world famous Brazilian Top Team in Long Beach. She also holds a black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu. She was a Special Olympics gymnastics coach for 11 years and has been teaching martial arts to students with special needs for the past 7 years. Her patient and dedicated approach to teaching makes her classes suitable for those with physical or intellectual disabilities. She is also a personal trainer specializing in creating strength programs for the elderly and disabled.

Abe is a Behavioral Consultant/Educational Psychologist with a background in applied behavior analysis, disability studies, psycopharmacology, and research analysis/methods. He is also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu