Meet The Owner
Professor Danny Salinas
Professor Danny Salinas is the proud owner and head instructor of Blackstar Kickboxing & MMA. His journey in martial arts began at the age of 16 with Goju Ryu Karate, where he developed a strong foundation of discipline, self-awareness, and focus. Earning his black belt at 21 under Martin Martinez, Danny’s passion for martial arts led him to explore a wide range of disciplines—including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo. His dedication and hunger to learn pushed him into the world of competitive fighting, where he trained with Team Pound under Luis Benavidez and went on to become a 155 lb champion in the South Texas Fighting Championships (STFC), ending his professional MMA career with an impressive 16-10 record.
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Romi Rodriguez affiliate
Black belt in Goju Ryu Karate - under Martin Martinez
STFC Lightweight Champion (155 lb)
Professional MMA Fighter (Record: 16 Wins, 10 Losses)
Titles & Certifications
Highlights & Accomplishments
Over 20 years of martial arts experience
Former professional fighter with regional title success
Founder and head coach of Blackstar Kickboxing & MMA
Specializes in training individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds
Passionate about mentoring the next generation of martial artists
Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate - under Martin Martinez
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - under Romi Rodriguez
STFC Lightweight Champion (155 lb)
Professional MMA Fighter (Record: 16 Wins, 10 Losses)
Over 20 years of martial arts experience
Former professional fighter with regional title success
Founder and head coach of Blackstar Kickboxing & MMA
Specializes in training individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds
Passionate about mentoring the next generation of martial artists
Meet The Team
Coach - Kayla Sustaita
Specializes in teaching every kid kickboxing and jiu-jitsu, helping them build skill through striking and grappling techniques.
Coach - Carlos Fonseca
Focuses on Striking Fundamentals, helping students develop sharp technique, proper form, and powerful strikes from the ground up.
Coach - Seth Balmores
Trains proper form and fundamentals while teaching accurate technique and strong, controlled strikes.
About Blackstar Kickboxing
At Blackstar, we’ve created a safe and supportive space where everyone kids, teens, and adults feels welcome, encouraged, and empowered, with expert coaching to help every member thrive.