Pulahan-Derobio Eskrima

The Principles and Techniques of Pulahan-Derobio Eskrima

Pulahan-Derobio Eskrima, a Filipino martial art, is exciting, practical, and holistic, focusing on footwork, balance, timing, and disarming techniques. Derobio Legacy, a key partner, preserves the Derobio Eskrima Method, the foundation of Pulahan-Derobio Eskrima. Learning from them offers insights into its history, philosophy, and benefits for physical and mental well-being.

Learn More

Please note that by clicking the following link, you will be directed to www.derobiolegacy.org. We are not responsible for any content on the external website.

We Love Our Clients

CrossFit Testimonials

Read our reviews

” I’m so grateful with my experience at the CrossFit Chula Vista box! The programming is challenging, but the coaches always pay close attention to everyone’s scaling needs. You can find everyone from all fitness levels, but still feel in a non-intimidating environment… “

Adri H.

Client, Google Review

2024 Class Schedule

Pulahan-Derobio Eskrima Schedule

ADULTS

Tuesday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday
10:45 am - 12:30 am
$

KIDS

Thursday
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 10:45 am
$

Meet our coaches

Professional Team

Meet our coaches

Richard Santa Maria

Founder

Richard "Rick" Santa Maria, with a comprehensive CrossFit background including Level 1 & 2, Endurance, Olympic Lifting, Mobility, and more, boasts participation in CrossFit Games with top rankings like 4th in 2012 and 9th in 2013 Masters 60+.

Melissa Abels

Head Coach

Melissa Abels, a former stay-at-home mom turned empowering CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, and USAW Sports Performance Coach, loves the "Filthy 50" WOD, indulges in chocolate cake, cherishes helping clients hit personal records, and enjoys Sunday runs and football.

Tara Nuncio

Coach

Tara Nuncio, a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a love for the community-driven "Murph" WOD and a disdain for thrusters, turned her non-fitness background into a passion for coaching, desserts (minus chocolate), and Thanksgiving meals. She finds joy in the fun, dance, and voice of CrossFit coaching, while embracing her #futuregrandma side through reading, sewing, and cooking.

Victoria Roel

Coach

Victoria Roel, a multi-certified CrossFit coach and NASM, PES holder with an athletic background in softball, soccer, and basketball, dreads Assault Bike WODs but loves coaching CrossFit for the joy of seeing clients master new movements, enjoys any meal as a cheat meal, favors chicken with veggies for health, and cherishes "Matilda" as her favorite movie.

Michael Wager

Coach

Michael Wager, certified in CrossFit and weightlifting, shifted from team sports to CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting in 2019, leading him to head the Feel the Steel Barbell Club. He enjoys the humor in handstand walks, favors GRACE and ISABEL WODs, dislikes running and gymnastics, and loves coaching athletes to new heights, with a passion for anime, Korean dramas, and music festivals.