Maria Santos
MMA & self-defense coach — 3x regional champion
About
3-time regional MMA champion and certified self-defense instructor based in Houston. I coach beginners looking to learn real-world self-defense, fitness enthusiasts who want a martial arts edge, and competitive fighters preparing for amateur and professional bouts. My approach combines striking, grappling, and serious conditioning.
Certifications
- IBJJF BJJ Purple Belt
- USA Boxing Level 1 Coach
- NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
Store
Video course — 3 hours covering jab, cross, hooks, kicks, and defensive footwork.
Open-palm MMA gloves Maria uses for pad work and sparring drills.
Freestanding dummy for solo drilling of takedowns and submissions.
IBJJF-legal gi recommended for all beginner and intermediate grapplers.
52-card deck with illustrated techniques for the most common real-world scenarios.
Reviews (3)
Maria is the real deal. Her technical knowledge and ability to teach are on another level.
As a woman, I finally feel confident about self-defense. Maria's teaching style is clear and empowering.
Fight camp was brutal but I went 2-0 at my first amateur event. Can't thank her enough.
Book a session
$85.00/hour
Free call to discuss your goals — fitness, self-defense, or competition.
Striking, grappling, or hybrid session tailored to your level.
4-week crash course in real-world self-defense techniques.
Full fight camp: technical drilling, sparring, strength & conditioning, weight cut.