Coaching staff at Warrior Fitness Center

Warrior Coaching Staff

Our Coaches

With years of experience both in coaching and competing, you will not find a more well rounded and professional coaching team to help you achieve your goals. Our coaching is rooted in purpose and clarity: to help students reach personal and professional goals through structured, meaningful training. We focus on developing a conceptual framework for understanding physical conflict—skills that extend beyond the mat into real life. We teach and train through three interconnected lenses. This multi-faceted approach lets us coach with intention and adaptability, honoring the individual journey of each student

Street

Training should be grounded in real-life efficacy. We prioritize practical applicability over sport-specific rulesets or "gaming" the system.

Sport

Sport offers structure, feedback, and challenge. Competing isn't the only goal—growth is. From drilling to tournaments, every layer is an opportunity to refine your skills.

Art

Martial arts is also a path of self-discovery. Through the joy of training, we strive to uncover personal truth and embrace continuous improvement.

Ben Westrich at Warrior Fitness Center

Ben Westrich

Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMMAArmy Combatives
  • Founder of Warrior Fitness Center
  • Chris Haueter BJJ Black Belt

Ben Westrich is the founder of Warrior Fitness Center and a Chris Haueter black belt who coaches BJJ and MMA in Colorado Springs.

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Natalie Salcedo at Warrior Fitness Center

Natalie Salcedo

Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMuay ThaiMMA
  • Peak Fighting Championship Atomweight Champion
  • ONE Championship MMA Fighter

Natalie Salcedo is a Muay Thai champion, BJJ black belt, and MMA athlete who coaches striking and grappling at Warrior Fitness Center.

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Kay Hansen at Warrior Fitness Center

Kay Hansen

Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMMAMuay Thai
  • UFC Veteran
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Kay Hansen is a UFC veteran and BJJ black belt who coaches MMA, grappling, and striking at Warrior Fitness Center.

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Larry Ruiz at Warrior Fitness Center

Larry Ruiz

Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMMABoxing
  • BJJ Black Belt under Ben Westrich
  • BJJ Coach

Larry Ruiz is a BJJ black belt under Ben Westrich and a coach for grappling and MMA at Warrior Fitness Center.

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