{"id":407289,"date":"2024-03-25T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=407289"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"DOC-chief-Torres-is-newest-Trench-Tech-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/DOC-chief-Torres-is-newest-Trench-Tech-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"DOC chief Torres is newest Trench Tech instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Department of Correction Commissioner Anthony Torres, the first Chamorro to ever fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is the newest instructor at Trench Tech Gym.<\/p>\n

Trench Tech owner and fellow black belt Justis \u201cCuki\u201d Alvarez welcomed Torres and said the local mixed martial arts scene is lucky to have Torres in the fold.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnthony Torres brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Trench Tech with his experience in training with some of the best fighter-athletes in the world as well as numerous high-profile black belts in Hawaii and Arizona while he lived there. This is a huge plus for Trench Tech and his knowledge in the arts is a great way for our academy to diversify our training and allow students to broaden their skillset working with different black belt instructors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Torres said it’s indeed an honor and a privilege to be a part of Trench Tech and what Alvarez is trying to build in the local MMA community.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a great instructor and pioneer of the sport here in the Northern Marianas. On top of my demanding and busy schedule, I chose to be an instructor at Trench Tech, because I wanted to give back to our people and share my knowledge to help build our MMA and jiu-jitsu community here in our islands. Additionally, engaging as an instructor keeps me mentally and physically fit. It\u2019s also an opportunity to build relationships with my students, maintain a work-life balance, helps me further develop my leadership skills, communication abilities, which directly translates to my role as a public servant. Ultimately, it provides me a well-rounded and fulfilling lifestyle that nurtures both my professional and personal growth not just as a leader, but as a human being committed to a lifetime of self-improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alvarez said at Trench Tech, the Corrections chief will run their NoGi Monday classes from 8pm to 9pm.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnthony is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has been training for over 18 years. He was also the very first Saipan-born Chamorro to make it to the UFC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Torres said his vision and goal as an instructor at Trench Tech is to impart and instill a sense of balance between his students\u2019 physical training and mental well-being.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to encourage them to focus on continuous improvement in their skills, technique, and overall performance, while emphasizing the importance of dedication and hard work. I also want to teach them the value of grit, resilience, and mental toughness in facing challenges both inside and outside of competition enhancing their emotional intelligence, and help them develop a strong growth-mindset to overcome setbacks and stay focused on the goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Torres said another of his goals is to teach his students the importance of respect and humility and encourage them to compete with honor, win or lose.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to help them set clear, achievable goals both in their MMA or BJJ career and personal life; and teach them the value of teamwork and the sense of community by encouraging them to support and uplift their peers. By focusing on these goals and visions, I believe we can develop these young practitioners not only as skilled athletes, but also as well-rounded individuals ready to face the challenges of their sport and life with confidence and determination. Ultimately, I want to help create and mold future great leaders in our Commonwealth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

With Torres onboard, Trench Tech Gym now has three certified black belts counting Alvarez and Clinton Dela Cruz. Aside from the Monday 8pm-9pm classes Torres is teaching, there is also NoGi grappling class every Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n

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Department of Correction Commissioner Anthony Torres, center, will be Trench Tech Gym\u2019s newest instructor. He will run their NoGi Monday classes from 8pm to 9pm.<\/p>\n

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