Johnny Souza
Head Coach & Co-Founder
Johnny brings decades of martial arts experience, championship-level competition and a coaching career spanning children, adults and experienced competitors. His approach combines technical precision with patience and a commitment to helping students grow on and off the mats.
Giovanne Guedes
Co-Founder & Coach
A fourth-degree BJJ black belt with more than 20 years of experience, Gio has developed black belts, world champions and professional athletes. He brings a standard of coaching built around technical excellence, discipline, character and long-term development.
Chris Gillespie
Co-Founder
A wrestler, BJJ black belt, business owner, husband and father, Chris helped create Valor House to be more than another gym—a place where families feel welcome, relationships matter and training strengthens people beyond the physical.
Ronnie Borders
Co-Founder
A Valley Center native, commercial fisherman and father of four, Ronnie returned to Jiu-Jitsu after seeing the impact it had on his children. His experience brings a parent’s perspective and a passion for helping young people build confidence, discipline and resilience.