Jungle’s Edge Dojo

Jungle’s Edge Head Coach

BJJ Black Belt - Cyborg, Fight Sports HQ Miami

Fabian's martial arts journey began at the age of two, introduced to karate by his father, a karate instructor. At 14, he started training Muay Thai with Moises Garay, a pioneer of the art and MMA in Costa Rica. He began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training at 17.

EXPERIENCE:

Fabian has 18 years of BJJ experience, including 12 years of teaching. He currently owns and operates Primal Rates Academy in San José. He holds a Black Belt in BJJ under Robert "Cyborg" Abreu, earned at Fight Sports HQ in Miami.

COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS:

BJJ Black Belt: Multiple Champion in Costa Rica

BJJ Brown Belt:

EBI 6 (Eddie Bravo Invitational) competitor

Miami Open Ultra Heavyweight and Absolute Champion (Gi and No-Gi)

Atlanta Open Ultra Heavyweight and Absolute Champion (Gi and No-Gi)

Mexico Open Ultra Heavyweight Champion

New York Open Ultra Heavyweight Champion

Multiple Champion in Costa Rica

FIGHT RECORD:

Muay Thai: 3 wins - 1 loss

Boxing: 4 wins - 0 losses

Muay Thai Coach

Franco Valerin Castellon is a Muay Thai coach from San José, Costa Rica, with 10 years of experience. He is a semi-professional Muay Thai fighter and an upcoming MMA fighter.

COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS:

IKTA Amateur Muay Thai World Champion (75 kg), Mexico

Fight Record: 7 wins - 1 loss (6-fight win streak), with 5 KOs

TEACHING FOCUS:

Franco's Muay Thai classes are designed for all levels, from beginners to professionals. His dynamic classes focus on:

Full conditioning

Foundational basics

Technique for stance, balance, and posture

Pad work

Elbow and knee master classes

Distance management and control

Timing

Bodyweight shifting

Attack/defense angles

Counter-attacking style

Clinch workshops (for both inside and outside fighting)