About Us

Rise Combat SportsRise Combat Sports is Tucson’s newest Boxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai training center. Rise started with a passion for becoming the best. We are about overcoming life’s obstacles and rising to the occasion. We believe that we have the tools to help our students achieve any fitness goals that they have. If you are looking for a new, exciting, and safe way to get in shape-you will love our program. If you want to be the next top fighter- you have also come to the right place!

Our head trainer is current UFC fighter, Chris Cariaso. Chris has been a martial artist since a very young age and has taught since he was 16 years old. Chris has trained under many world champions and has learned from the best. He has fought in every top promotion known to MMA: Strike Force, Elite XC, WEC, and the UFC. Chris has taught all levels and all ages and knows how to tailor the programs to the needs of the practitioner. Chris owns a popular gym in San Francisco (www.fightandfitness.com) and has recently moved to Tucson to open another great facility.

Please contact us for any more information or better yet, come in and try a class! We guarantee you will love it.