Adrian Gutierrez

Instructor

High Altitude Martial Arts

NameAdrian GutierrezWhere do you usually teach and train?HAMAJiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, or both?Jiu JitsuHometownMission Viejo, CACurrent RankPurpleWhat year did you start training?2011How did you get started?I had been wanting to start for years but never made the first step. Eventually my friend and I decided to just look for a gym and join. We settled on Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, CA and I fell in love with martial arts immediately. I've never looked back.What's the biggest challenge you've encountered in your training, and how did you overcome it?Initially with Jiu Jitsu it was being generally smaller than everyone else. I've over come it by never giving up and constantly trying to evolve my game.What's your favorite thing about training or teaching, and why?Helping others fall in love with the martial art. Seeing people grow and advance in the art is the most rewarding aspect for me.What are your personal goals on and off the mat?My biggest goal is to get as many people as possible to love Jiu Jitsu as much as I do. I truly believe that Jiu Jitsu can be life changing.What's something people might be surprised to learn about you?I have a comedy and conspiracy podcast!