| Kru Jose Villarisco |
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Kru Jose' Villarisco began training in various martial arts at the age of 6. He has been trained in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Shaolin Kempo, Jeet Kun Do, Kung-fu, Karate, Filipino stick fighting and several others. Jose' excelled in the martial arts and became a 3 time WKA Muay Thai National Champion and an official "Kru" under Master Toddy. Jose has also trained with many other Muay Thai legends, including Rob Kaman and Master K and has been under the instruction of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World champion, BJJ Hall of Famer, and Team of the Decade-Master Lloyd Irvin Junior. He has been training at Master Lloyd’s gym for the past 8 years and has become the head striking coach and instructor of the Thai Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes. With 18+ years experience, Jose has instructed, coached, and worked with several UFC fighters, including Brandon "The Truth" Vera and TUF season 11 finalist, Kris "Savage" McKray. Jose is also the career long striking coach of UWC World champion and top 10 ranked bantamweight, Mike "The Hulk" Easton. Last year (2009) he produced the WKA Muay Thai women’s heavyweight World Champion, and in 2010, he produced 3 National Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts champions. Furthermore, Jose is a high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) purple belt under Master Lloyd Irvin Jr., and a multiple time Grappler's Quest and NAGA champion, and a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
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