Arturo “Papa” was born and raised in San Antonio, and has been training martial arts for 22 years. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt and a 1st Degree Taekwondo Black Belt under Richard Odoms. Papa approaches training with a focus on learning, personal growth, and respect for the art.
Papa credits his instructors and teammates for shaping his journey and strives to give back by supporting others on the mats. Papa is committed to improving a little each day and hopes to share the same encouragement and guidance that was shown to him throughout his training.
Name: Arturo “Papa” TangumaInstagram: @papatanguma
Classes: Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, MMA
Certifications:
- 1st Degree Taekwondo Black Belt
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
- 20+ years of Combat Experience
- Pro MMA Fighter
- Alpha Male camp attendee with Uriah Faber
Class Descriptions:
- Kickboxing – Learn from our MMA coach who brings years of fight experience straight to the gym. This class blends technical kickboxing instruction with community-driven training where everyone progresses together. Expect great workouts, real skills, and a motivating coach who knows what it takes to compete at the highest level. This class has been designed for all fitness and skill levels. Recommended items are: 16oz gloves, workout clothes, and no outdoor shoes will be allowed for mat hygiene and sanitation.
- MMA – Our MMA program is for all levels of understanding. This class delivers a well-rounded MMA training experience, combining striking, grappling, wrestling, and cage control. Students learn real techniques used in modern MMA-from takedowns and transitions to striking combinations and ground defense. Perfect for beginners building fundamentals or experienced athletes sharpening their skills in a structured, safe, and supportive environment. Recommended Items: Workout clothes, boxing gloves, shin guards, and mouth piece.
- Submission Grappling – This class focuses on no-gi grappling techniques used in BJJ, wrestling, and MMA based wrestling. Students learn takedowns, positional control, transitions, escapes, and high percentage submissions. Training emphasizes leverage, strategy, and technique–making it effective for all sizes and experience levels.
