HUMBERTO “ABROCADO” PEREA
MMA Coach / Owner

Humberto began his martial arts training at the age of 19 in Taekwondo. After a long break, he transitioned into studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and is currently a Black Belt under Alex Ecklin with Masterskya BJJ. During his training, Humberto lost over 80 lbs. In 2013, he fought his first amateur MMA fight; in 2016 he won the USMTA MMA featherweight title. In 2017, he achieved his goal of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Humberto continues to compete in grappling competitions in addition to training and coaching others. 

Humberto’s commitment and focus in MMA helped him gain the confidence necessary to accomplish other lifelong goals outside of the sport. He recently completed his fifth New York City Marathon and has participated in a number of other high endurance events, including the Spartan Ultra Beast and the World's Toughest Mudder. 

“HEARTBREAK” JAIME PEREA
MMA Coach / Owner

Jaime began his martial arts training at the age of 18. He spent four years in college training Taekwondo, followed by five years in Karate and Capoeira, and later transitioned to MMA. Since 2011, he has been dedicated to MMA and has focused his training in Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jaime has competed in amateur Taekwondo, Karate, and BJJ tournaments, and holds an amateur MMA record of 4-1.

Jaime is passionate about using martial arts to capitalize on individual strengths and to cultivate a community-centered environment. He encourages his students and peers to take their experience beyond the gym and carry that healthy mindset into everyday life to create a positive self-image.

RAEL “T-STORM” BAISDEN
Athletic Conditioning Coach / Muay Thai Coach

Rael is an authority in health, wellness, and exercise physiology. With 20 years experience of group fitness & personal training, Rae offers a plethora of fitness techniques that will get you where you want to be.

Fitness experience aside, Rael has 10 years Muay Thai experience and is an amateur Muay Thai Fighter that aspires to return to the ring.

MARGARIDA CASTELA
Kids BJJ Coach

Margarida began her BJJ journey in 2018 at Pacific Ring Sports in Oakland, California. She studied under Omar Kasdi, a Black belt instructor specialized in catch MMA. She moved to New York city in 2021 where she resumed her BJJ training at Chop and Chops MMA. She currently holds a blue belt and trains Gi and No-Gi.

Off the mats, Margarida is a graduate of cinema and documentary. She has almost a decade of teaching experience to all age groups: Margarida taught college level humanities, and language classes to children and adults. She loves teaching and sharing her passion for learning with her students.

She assists with, and teaches the Kids BJJ classes, as well as the BJJ Basics adult classes. Though she finds competing challenging, she enjoys preparing for competitions and being part of tournaments as both competitor and assistant coach.

TAYLOR “TROUBLE” BELL
Fight Team Captiain / Assistant Muay Thai Coach

Taylor began training in martial arts as a kid in Tae Kwon Do. After 10 years of competing in swimming and gymnastics, she returned to martial arts at Combative Sports Center in Manhattan, Kansas (The Little Apple!), where she trained striking and grappling for four years and fought in amateur kickboxing. Taylor now fights amateur Muay Thai out of Chop & Chops MMA, where she’s been training since 2019.

Taylor is excited to translate her martial arts training and experience coaching gymnastics into leading striking and sparring classes. You can take her Muay Thai sparring class on Saturdays.

CHRISTIAN “DOUBLE DECKER” DEXTER
Fight Team Co-Captain / Assistant Muay Thai Coach

Christian started Tang Soo Do Karate at age 3, and earned his 4th degree black belt by 18. After successfully becoming two time NAFMA Point Fighting World Champion, Christian brought his talents to the full contact arena.

Shortly after moving to NYC, Christian found his home in Muay Thai at Chop and Chops MMA.
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You can take his Morning Muay Thai classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.