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Sean Wheeler

Owner & head instructor

Founded Trilogy in January 2017 after thirty years in martial arts. Started in kickboxing at seventeen under Matt Laurence, then moved into the Progressive Fighting System under Paul Vunak with certifications at black belt standard. Trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Marcel Louzado, and created his own approach to mixed martial arts fighting, S.A.W. Systems. Extensive instructional background with law enforcement and military in weapons and hand-to-hand combat.

PFS CertifiedS.A.W. SystemsLaw enforcement / military

Chris

Black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

On the mats since 1999. Black belt under Sean Wheeler and Fabio Santos, father of four, and a kinesiologist by training with degrees from San Diego State and A.T. Still University.

ACE CPTNSCA CSCSNBC-HWCNASM CPTMS Kinesiology

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Chris is a father of four, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Sean Wheeler and Fabio Santos. Chris has been doing Jiu Jitsu since 1999. He is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, and Medical Exercise Specialist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NBHWC certified NBC-HWC, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer who loves to share his enthusiasm for fitness with others and is committed to lifelong learning. He holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University, a master's degree in kinesiology from A.T. Still University, and a certificate in orthotics from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Sophia Nordenö

Black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Originally from Sweden, with more than thirteen years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling. Black belt under Alfredo Barum.

Submission wrestlingW.A.S.P. program

Orlando

Kids program instructor

The name that comes up most often in our reviews. Patient with the kids but firm enough to keep them focused, and known for teaching real lessons about bullying and self-defense alongside the technique.

Kids jiu-jitsuAnti-bullying

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On Camino Canada in El Cajon

Easy to reach from anywhere in East County, with a private lot out front. Walmart and Smart & Final are next door, so parents can run errands during class.

Address: 13727 Camino Canada, Ste A4
El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 381-7210
Email: trilogymartialarts@yahoo.com
Parking: Free private lot. Wheelchair accessible entrance.

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