Our Coaches
At Palm Bay Fight Club, our instructors bring together decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Combat Sambo, MMA, and self-defense training. More than just skilled martial artists, our coaches are dedicated mentors who create a welcoming, supportive environment where students of all ages and experience levels can grow in confidence, fitness, and skill.
Rob Castellano
Owner | BJJ Professor
Professor Rob Castellano is a 1st Degree Black Belt under the legendary Sylvio Behring, a Kodokan Judo Brown Belt, and a professional MMA fighter with extensive real-world competition experience. As the head instructor at Palm Bay Fight Club, he blends traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kodokan Judo fundamentals, practical self-defense, and high-level combat application into a dynamic and effective training system. Known for his technical instruction, disciplined approach, and supportive coaching style, Professor Rob is dedicated to helping students of all ages and experience levels build confidence, sharpen their skills, and reach their full potential both on and off the mat.
Co-Owner | Assistant BJJ Instructor
Coach Clariss is a 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt with experience in Kodokan Judo, Muay Thai kickboxing, and gymnastics. She also works professionally as a teacher for children, bringing patience, positivity, and strong communication skills to the training environment. Her well-rounded athletic background and supportive coaching style help students of all ages build confidence, coordination, and discipline on and off the mat.
Claris Castellano
John Teteault
Judo Sensi/ Head Judo Instructor
Sensei John began training in Judo in 1973 and has spent decades studying and teaching martial arts throughout his military and law enforcement career. During his time in the United States Navy, he trained with Judo schools across Japan, Korea, Guam, and Hawaii. He currently holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt with the USA Traditional Kodokan Judo Association, a 2nd Degree Black Belt with the United States Judo Association, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujutsu. In addition to his martial arts background, Sensei John served as a law enforcement instructor, teaching defensive tactics and intermediate weapons techniques while also becoming certified as an instructor trainer for the New Hampshire Police Academy.
Casey R Curry
Judo Sensei | Assistant Judo Instructor
Sensei Casey is a Shodan-ranked Judo practitioner and assistant instructor at Palm Bay Fight Club. Certified by the United States Judo Association as a local couch, he brings a disciplined and detail-oriented approach to teaching while helping students build strong fundamentals, balance, and confidence on the mat.
Yoryi Carrazana
Combat Sambo Instructor
Coach Yoryi began training in martial arts at the age of 7 and brings a lifetime of experience across multiple disciplines. He holds black belts in Sambo, Judo, Kung Fu, and Krav Maga, along with experience in No-Gi grappling and MMA. As the Combat Sambo coach at Palm Bay Fight Club, he combines technical skill, discipline, and real-world application to help students develop confidence and effective martial arts fundamentals.
Ashley Carrazana
Assistant Instructor
Coach Ashley is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt with 18 years of martial arts experience and a background in Muay Thai, Sambo, MMA, Krav Maga, and Kosen Judo. Known for her positive attitude and well-rounded skill set, she helps create a supportive training environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and practical martial arts skills...
David Salas Maglio
BJJ Coach | Strength & Conditioning
Coach David is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt, Judo orange belt, and NASM-certified personal trainer with a strong focus on strength and conditioning. At Palm Bay Fight Club, he combines technical grappling instruction with fitness and performance training to help students improve both on and off the mat.