Instructors
Dayron Vazquez
Coach Dayron started training in martial arts at a very young age in his home country of Cuba. He has been training BJJ since 2010 and is currently a black belt under Renzo Gracie. Coach Dayron started in MMA in 2013 and was ranked in the top 5 as an amateur in the Midwest. " I want to bring out the best version of each student by teaching them respect, discipline, and accountability"
Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie → Rolls Gracie → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Renzo Gracie → Dayron Vazquez
Mark Meyers
My martial arts journey began in 2014 when I started training in Muay Thai, boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It was Jiu-Jitsu that truly captured my heart, leading me to train under several skilled black belts who inspired my growth. After years of dedication, I earned my black belt, which opened the door to teaching.
Teaching has become a fulfilling part of my life, and I currently instruct at three locations each week. Sharing knowledge and helping others discover their love for Jiu-Jitsu fuels my passion. Committed to lifelong learning, I continually seek opportunities to improve my skills and enhance my teaching. Reflecting on my past decade, I am grateful for the experiences and relationships that have shaped me, and I look forward to continuing this journey, one roll at a time.
Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Andre Pederneiras > Joao Roque > Andre Santos >Kurt Zettlemoyer > Mark Meyer
Peter Ramirez
I've had the privilege and honor to have continued my journey here at Renzo Gracie Cypress. I started my boxing career when I was 14 and now I've had the honor of coaching this great group of young fighters for the past several years. With this platform I hope to build courage and confidence in the next generation of fighters, but most importantly of young people. "You don't lose if you get knocked down, you lose if you don't get back up"
Rodrigo Romo
I am very excited and privileged to be a part of Renzo Gracie Cypress as one of the boxing coaches. I was 11 years old when i first stepped into a boxing gym. I started at George Foreman youth center. My goal here to is to mentor the younger generation, not just about boxing, but life as well. Fundamentals are key! If you take care of the little things then they will add up to big things. Lets get to work!
Livan López Azcuy
Livan López Azcuy is a Cuban wrestler who has achieved significant success in international wrestling competitions. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
• Olympic Games:
• Bronze Medal in Men’s Freestyle 66 kg at the 2012 London Olympics.
• World Wrestling Championships:
• Silver Medal in 2013 (Budapest, Hungary) – 66 kg
• Bronze Medals in 2011, 2014, and 2015 – 66 kg
• Pan American Games:
• Gold Medal in 2011 (Guadalajara, Mexico) – 66 kg
• Gold Medal in 2015 (Toronto, Canada) – 74 kg
• Pan American Championships:
• Multiple gold and silver medals in freestyle wrestling.
López was known for his technical skill and strength, making him one of Cuba’s top wrestlers in his weight class during the 2010s.