Hans Marrero

Born in 1985 in Beaufort, South Carolina, Marrero's upbringing was defined by discipline and structure. Son of Dr. Myra Ancheta (United States Marine Corps Retired), former Marine Corps and Naval Officer, and Hans Marrero Sr. (United States Marine Corps Retired). Young Marrero was introduced to the world of disciplined martial arts at the early age of four. As his father was the Chief Instructor of hand-to-hand combat at Paris Island, Hans Jr. was quick to soak in the skills and combative intricacies of the family practice. Carrying on the legacy, Marrero went on to discover and train various forms of martial arts around the world including Kobushi-Sessen Jutsu, Shorinji-Kempo, Kyo Kushin, Kai-Kan, Aikido, Judo, Matsukazi-Ryu and Brazilian (Jiu-Jitsu). Eventually landing in Arizona, Han s became intrigued with a new sport just beginning to make it's way from the underground scene, Mixed Martial Arts. While attending college, Marrero decided to test his skills in the cage and, at 18 yea