Adam Guerrero is the Owner and Lead Instructor of The Forge Martial Arts Academy, where he is dedicated to forging capable, confident, and resilient individuals through disciplined training and purposeful coaching.
Adam is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Savage Krav Maga, earned under Christian Garippa, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga, and is a certified instructor and lifetime member of the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts. His Krav Maga instruction emphasizes real-world self-defense, situational awareness, and stress-tested decision-making—preparing students not just to train, but to survive and prevail.
In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adam is a Brown Belt under Master Carlos Machado (8th Degree Coral Belt) and Marc Ayub (2nd Degree Black Belt). He proudly carries a direct lineage rooted in the origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
Kanō Jigorō → Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Carlos Machado → Orlando Waugh → Chris Story → Marc Ayub → Adam Guerrero
This lineage reflects a deep respect for tradition, technical excellence, and the continual pursuit of mastery on the mat.
In addition to Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adam actively trains in Muay Thai Kickboxing, integrating effective striking, clinch work, and conditioning into The Forge’s curriculum to develop well-rounded martial artists capable of operating across all ranges of combat.
Beyond the academy, Adam is a full-time professor at the collegiate level, bringing an educator’s mindset into every class he teaches. His academic background shapes his coaching philosophy—structured, intentional, and rooted in helping students understand not just how to perform techniques, but why they work.
Adam is also a devoted husband and father of two. His role as a family man deeply informs his passion for coaching, mentorship, and community building. Whether working with children, adults, beginners, or experienced practitioners, he is committed to creating a disciplined, supportive, and empowering environment where every student is valued and challenged to grow.
At The Forge Martial Arts Academy, Adam’s mission is simple:
To forge strength of body, mind, and character—on the mats and beyond them.
