Joaquin Baca was born and raised in the Denver metro area. He earned
his bachelor’ degree, in
Kinesiology, from the
University of Colorado at
Boulder. While attending classes at CU, Joaquin was employed as
a certified personal trainer.
Joaquin began his martial arts training while in college. He earned a
black belt in Kung Fu San Soo from Brynn Stephens. While studying under
Mr. Stephens, he was often entrusted with teaching the children and
adult classes.
Joaquin currently studies
Mixed
Martial Arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai
Kickboxing, and Boxing under the instruction of
Brad Gumm. He is currently a
Purple Belt. In the past he
has studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under
Shane Pitts, Shane Colburn, and
David Ruiz. He has also
trained in Muay Thai Kickboxing under
Oscar Martinez.
Joaquin helps teach some of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes offered
here at
Gumm Mixed Martial Arts
and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as the physically challenging
Conditioning Class offered
Monday through Friday mornings.
"I am proud to be a part of the Gumm MMA family and I am committed
to helping every member of our family achieve their goals."
Joaquin
