ABOUT VICTORY MMA
MEET GILBERT SMITH
HEAD COACH, OWNER AT VICTORY MMA COLORADO SPRINGS
Gilbert Smith Jr founded Victory MMA in 2009 as a world-class training facility after a lifetime of training in martial arts. He started wrestling and martial arts when he was young. At seventeen, he joined the United States Army and served on active duty for six and half years. After his honorable discharge, Gilbert worked as a Civilian Contractor for the United States at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq, for three years. While in Iraq, he shared his passion for martial arts and voluntarily trained military and civilian personnel in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He created the fight team Victory Top Team.
Gilbert has spent his life studying the wide world of martial arts from expert coaches from Brazil, Thailand, Amsterdam, and The United States. He studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcelo Garcia in New York City. He also studied Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance, and performed musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs under Professor Mago in Colorado Springs. Gilbert earned his first-degree Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Iako Kalili through IBJJF. Victory MMA is a registered academy under IBJJF and USBJJF.
Gilbert is also a certified Muay Thai instructor. He earned his certification under the tutelage of the renowned Master Toddy in Thailand. Gilbert or “Chocolate Thunder” competed as a professional MMA fighter with 13 wins and six losses over his career. Gilbert’s professional accomplishments include the 2015 RFA 170lb Champion, the 2013 Sparta Combat League 185lb Champion, the 2016 Fight To Win Colorado State Championship Gi 200lb, and the Advance Division and Gi Absolute Brown/Black Division Gold Medalist. He brings all his professional training to the students at Victory MMA.
His certifications include N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer, a N.A.S.M. Performance Enhancements Specialist, a N.A.S.M. Corrective Exercise Specialist, a TRX Certified Instructor, and an RKC Kettlebell Instructor.
At Victory MMA, Gilbert Smith’s expertise in fitness and martial arts, including MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Jiu-Jitsu, will benefit beginners and professionals alike.
OUR FACILITY
Victory MMA is the premier gym in Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, and kickboxing, supporting the best fighters mastering these disciplines. With 14 heavy bags, 6 aqua bags, 15,000 sqft of floor space, a 20 x 20 boxing ring, and a 24 x 24 MMA cage, there is no martial art you can’t master at Victory MMA.
MMA
MMA classes at Victory MMA are designed to teach beginners the basics of MMA and perfect the art for professionals
MUAY THAI KICKBOXING
Kickboxing classes teach students the art of striking using kicks, knees, elbows, punches and clinch work with speed and accuracy
BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU
Jiu-Jitsu classes allow all people to compete using leverage, pressure, timing and angles instead of brute force.
WRESTLING
Grappling classes develop students in wrestling and no-gi grappling using takedowns, throws and jiu jitsu groundwork to grow grapplers of all levels.
BOXING
Boxing classes are designed to perfect the basics of punches, stances and footwork – and hone their individual style.
FITNESS
Fitness classes are designed to grow students of all levels in their own strength and conditioning – allowing them to train at their best.
VICTORY MMA PROGRAMS
MEET OUR COACHES
GILBERT SMITH
Head Coach, Owner
ELIJAH SMITH
Assistant Coach
JUSTON CAMPOS
Kickboxing Coach
DIABLO RODRIGUEZ
Boxing Coach
MOHAMMED (MO) ASHRAF
MMA Fundamentals Coach
ANTONIO REGUERYA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals Coach
PAULA REGUERYA
Women's Boxing Coach
SEBASTIAN CORDERO
Conditioning Coach
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Victory MMA for Pro Fighters Only?
No. In fact, the majority of our membership is made up of kids, teens and adults who train in our programs. All classes on the schedule are open to all members, from beginners to pros. Our Pro Fighters have a separate training time that is invite only.
How much does a Victory MMA Membership cost?
You can check out our membership pricing here. We recommend starting with a $20 trial week to get your membership started.
What can I expect my first day of class?
We suggest arriving approximately 10-15 minutes before your class starts. The class will start off with a basic warm-up, basic drills, new techniques, and then either burn out session or open flow sparring.
I’m visiting from out of town. Can I train at your gym?
Yes, absolutely! We welcome all visitors, no matter your gym affiliation. You can check out our non-contract membership options here.
