Warrior Built MMA and Combat Sports

Warrior Built MMA and Combat Sports in Pueblo, Colorado, is guided by Gabe “Kuya” Charboneau, a lifelong martial artist and coach with more than two decades of experience working alongside UFC, Bellator, and Strikeforce veterans, as well as Olympians. Charboneau’s background extends beyond coaching into writing and business, and he integrates boxing as a cross-training tool for athletes, including NFL players. His approach reflects a deep understanding of mixed martial arts and combat sports cultivated through years of hands-on training and mentorship. The academy offers a broad curriculum that includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, catering to youth starting at age eight as well as adults and teens. Classes range from fundamentals to more advanced techniques, with specific programs for beginners in MMA and striking disciplines like kickboxing. Youth programs emphasize gi jiu-jitsu and striking skills, while adult and teen classes provide options for gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu as well as open mat sessions that blend jiu-jitsu and MMA training. Coaching staff includes Jeff “Raptor” Santos, who brings professional fighting experience and a dedicated study of Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu, and Nicholas “The Kid” Cornejo, a former amateur fighter and youth coach with a wrestling background dating back to childhood. Together, they support a training environment focused on skill development, competitive readiness, and practical application across multiple combat sports disciplines. The facility at 417 North Santa Fe Avenue serves as a place where athletes of various ages and experience levels can pursue martial arts with structured guidance.

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