The Team.

Eugene Correa

HEAD COACH | FOUNDER | 17yrs of combat experience.

  • Gold belt/Black Rank in MMA.

  • World instructor training schools certified #18008CA-Kinesiology/Anatomy (CSUDH) + CPR licensed.

Full Qualifications

Matt Kinahan

MANAGER | CO-FOUNDER | 2yrs

  • Level 1 Correa MMA certified

  • Bachelor’s degree, US Youth Sports Ambassador participant

  • Specialty: strength and conditioning.

  • Kyokushin Karate brown belt.

Jazmin Velasquez

INSTRUCTOR | TRAINER

  • 6 years of grappling

  • BJJ Blue belt

  • Medical assistance school Certified UEI.

    Hobie's: Herbal medicine, Skin care specialist. Long beach resident.

  • Women’s self defense instructor Tuesday’s 5-6:30 pm & every other Saturdays 12pm.

    (Private availability limited)

    Email: Jvelazquez1153@yahoo.com

    championssollbc@gmail.com

“Kru” Tor Rathana

  • 40 years of Muay Thai’s original style Kun Khemer.

  • Training partner of legend Dan inosanto.

  • Student of Master Oumry (long beach kickboxing center) original student since 1987.

  • Black belt in Kun Khemer kickboxing.

  • Amateur champion From Khemer empire (now Thailand Cambodia).

  • Traditional Kickboxing

About Champion’s Sol

Champion’s Sōl was founded by Eugene Correa, a champion and multiple MMA/UFC record holder, and the only current true hometown Professor and Pro Fighter from Long Beach. With a passion for martial arts and community empowerment, Correa, alongside his good friend and strength & conditioning coach Matt Kinahan, established Champion’s Sōl in 2024.

At Champion’s Sōl, we offer dynamic, high-energy training sessions focused on skill development, personal growth, and safety as our top priority. With unmatched credentials in Mixed Martial Arts, our goal is to provide high-quality instruction tailored to the needs of our community.

Beyond physical training, we strive to build stronger minds and healthier lives. Our programs enhance cardiovascular fitness, self-defense skills, personal confidence, and discipline. We also host Mental Health Awareness Nights, group leadership sessions, and weekly prayer nights, welcoming adults, teens, and individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and faiths who seek guidance and support.

We are proud to serve Long Beach law enforcement personnel, including officers from LBPD and LASD. Professor Correa, a dedicated defensive tactics instructor, has worked extensively with officers at both past and present academies, ensuring our training meets the highest standards of excellence.

Our coaching team consists of highly qualified local professionals with multiple certifications in the fitness industry. Champion’s Sōl offers a one-of-a-kind combat training experience, featuring certified courses for both kids and adults.

Champion’s Sōl is built for Long Beach—by Long Beach. See you on the mat!