We Are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
Fight Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit martial arts school (Tax ID # 36-4948577) serving over 100 students a year ranging from pre-school age to adult.
Our non-profit status allows us to give free martial arts lessons to those who can not afford it. If you are looking to make a difference, please consider Fight Foundation as we have been able to provide over 15 scholarships to Ventura County residents with the help of our sponsors.
Get to Know Our World Class Instructors
Sifu Cherry
Cherry's Bio
I’m the person in charge of Fight Foundation. I mainly teach the kids classes with my crew. I also teach private lessons to kids and adults. But don’t ask me to teach an adult class because the adults will most likely get injured. It’s usually not my fault. Kids just bounce back better.
I try to make class as fun as possible, but I also shake my head when I sound like a broken record. Some people love me, some people don’t. And that’s okay! There are plenty of martial arts schools in our town you can pick from. We are all different!
My teaching style is strict, traditional, and sometimes all over the place. I try to stay in shape because I don’t want to be the fat martial arts instructor that can’t move but makes their students do push ups. I try to practice what I preach. I may just hurt a little longer.
I get asked all the time if I compete. The answer is no. The reason being is because if I get injured, who’s going to run the business. I also have two little kids that need my attention.
I’ve trained hundreds of kids and adults in our area and have succeeded in getting their black belts. I have an MBA, but the main degree I’ve applied in my “career” is my second degree black belt.
I’d love for your kid(s) to come try a class with us!
Sifu Caitlyn
Sifu Caitlyn's Bio
Sifu Caitlyn first started martial arts with us at 8 years old in 2008. She first started out as a shy but has shown leadership and that’s why she’s a Sifu. She was and still our youngest belt Sifu. Sifu Caitlyn is a second degree black belt. Sifu Caitlyn started as a junior instructor almost 10 years ago, she left for a little bit, came back, then left again. And now she’s back. She can’t get rid of us if she tried. Sifu Caitlyn has fought in numerous tournaments. She has won a national title many moons ago. Sifu Caitlyn’s specialty is disciplining children when they aren’t listening, competing, and much more. Sifu Caitlyn is also the oldest of her siblings and doesn’t mind telling people what to do.
Aaron
Aaron's Bio
Aaron is currently a first degree brown belt in the Wind Combat System. Aaron has been teaching MMA at Fight Foundation for several years. In high school he took a break from MMA classes and got into high school wrestling. Aaron’s strengths are teaching wrestling and incorporating it into the Wind Combat System. He will be joining the Navy in the fall, but in the meantime, he’s here to help Fight Foundation as much as he can.
Andrew
Andrew's Bio
Andrew is currently a first degree brown belt in the Wind Combat System. Andrew has been teaching MMA at Fight Foundation for several years. In high school he took a break from MMA classes and got into high school wrestling. Andrew’s strengths are teaching wrestling and incorporating it into the Wind Combat System. He will be joining the Navy in the fall, but in the meantime, he’s here to help Fight Foundation as much as he can.
Leadership Program Instructors
Laylah
Leadership Instructor
Laylah starting MMA training when she was 8 years old. So far she has competed in 2 jiu-jitsu tournaments taking home 3rd in one of them. She has competed in 1 MMA national tournament taking home 2nd place.
Her favorite fighting style is striking.
Laylah’s main goal is to be a woman’s MMA champion. She wants to compete in MMA any chance she can get.
Jaxon
Leadership Instructor
Jaxon has been doing MMA since August of 2021. He is currently a second degree red belt. He is also a Boy Scout having received the arrow of light award in Cub Scouts. He is on his second year of flag football and will be participating in basketball this year as well. Overall, Jaxon is an all around athlete. Jaxon mainly teaches the Pee Wee and MMA classes and he is the most sarcastic student Fight Foundation has ever had.
