Meet The Team
Jose Ortega
Jose is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and has been training since 2010 under Rio Combat Team (RCT) founder, Diogo Gomes and Carlson Gracie Team. In addition to owning and operating Supreme MMA, Jose teaches grappling in after school programs throughout Oakland, California. As an Oakland native, Jose is extremely passionate about his Oakland roots and is an active member of his community beyond martial arts. His knowledge also emcompasses boxing, muay thai, wrestling, and self-defense. Jose is a student of muay thai under Gustavo.
Gustavo Lisama
Gustavo started training in muay thai and kempo karate in 2001 for health and fitness. He is a 3rd degree black belt in kempo karate and has been teaching both disciplines since 2008. He fell in love with martial arts because of the technical aspects and the strong sense of community that came with training. In 2010, Gustavo competed in a couple amateur muay thai fights, but quickly realized that he loved the art of teaching more than being a competitor. Gustavo has spent the last decade perfecting his teaching and making it applicable for all experience and age levels. As an instructor and lifelong student, his goal is to grow a strong sense of community while creating a safe space for those who are working toward goals to improve themselves. Gustavo is also a student under Jose (Coach Panda) and holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Charlette
Charlette started studying Brazilian jiu jitsu in 2014 under RCT and Carlson Gracie Team. She is a Black belt under Jose (Coach Panda). Charlette has been doing karate and muay thai for nearly two decades, and has trained under Gustavo in both disciplines since 2010. Charlette is passionate about martial arts, coaching, and mentorship within her community. Charlette also hosts the invite-only muay thai sparring on Friday nights. She is especially excited to be teaching the women's jiu jitsu program and hopes to help grow and cultivate the women's martial arts community.