Raymond, founder and head coach of Reigando BJJ, is a lifelong student of the martial arts and has had a passion for teaching ever since he was a white belt. With over 15 years of experience in Muay Thai, kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Ray strives every day to be a better student and teacher so that he can empower his students with lifelong lessons in discipline, passion, and self-discovery.

He is currently a purple belt training under Micheal Herrera. When he’s not sparring on the mats, he can be found playing his guitar or diving deep into a strategy card game.