Jason Allan Gutierrez
B.S., Journalism, 2014
Jason Jace Gutierrez is a visionary martial arts leader, educator, and community builder whose work has helped transform Muay Thai into a powerful vehicle for personal growth and community development in 做厙弝け and beyond. As founder and chief coach of Mission Muay Thai, a leading Muay Thai martial arts program in Southern California, and owner of a recently established Mission Muay Thai Academy in Hilo, Hawaii, he continues to expand opportunities for students and athletes to train within a disciplined and culturally grounded environment.
In addition to leading his academies, Gutierrez serves as a head coach and Southwest Region Supervisor for WBC Muay Thai USA, helping uphold competitive standards and athlete safety across the region. Through his signature Mission Methodology, he has developed a dedicated Muay Thai and strength and conditioning fitness-driven curriculum focused on martial arts practice, self-defense, and health, empowering youth and adults throughout the community.
Through his nonprofit initiative, Make It Your Mission Now, Gutierrez is developing mentorship pipelines and scholarship opportunities with a strong focus on youth development and womens empowerment. His influence extends nationally as founder of the United 8 Federation event promotion, alongside collaborating with organizations dedicated to advancing competitive standards, athlete safety, and coach development across the United States. Through community initiatives such as Mission Outreach Sundays, he brings together local families, small businesses, and aspiring athletes creating spaces that promote entrepreneurship, mentorship, and healthy living while strengthening the cultural presence of Muay Thai in Southern California and beyond.