Real fight experience. Real teaching. Coaches who build people, not just fighters.
Jesus Rodriguez founded Rapid Strike Training in 2022 with a vision that went far beyond building fighters. He wanted to build people.
He has spent his life dedicated to discipline, competition, and personal development. Before fully committing to martial arts, he competed in football and basketball, earning the Marist Award at Christopher Columbus High School and later a football scholarship to Northwood University. At 15, he began boxing under Alberto Ruiz and Paulino Hernandez, experiences that shaped his technical approach to striking, movement, and fight preparation.
As a brown belt under Coach Carlos Sainz, and having mentored under Coach Barry Robinson, Jesus built a coaching philosophy centered on technical precision, wrestling pressure, discipline, conditioning, and consistency.
What truly separates him is his ability to develop people from the ground up. Many students walk in with no experience, no confidence, and no belief in themselves. Through discipline, accountability, and proper technique, he helps transform them into more confident people in every part of life.
Elvin Espinoza is a professional MMA fighter known for his exciting fighting style, toughness, and dedication to the sport. Throughout his career he has competed against high-level opponents, developing through years of training and competition in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and wrestling.
As a coach, Elvin brings real fight experience, technical knowledge, and a motivating atmosphere to every class. His goal is to help students build confidence, discipline, and strong fundamentals while pushing them to reach their highest potential, whether they're training for competition, self-defense, or personal growth.