Erick Jarquin

I’m a husband, father of three, United States Army veteran, strength coach, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach based in Avondale, Arizona.
My journey into coaching wasn’t something I always had figured out.

After deploying to Iraq and Syria during my time in the Army, I came home searching for purpose and direction. Like many veterans, transitioning back into everyday life came with its own challenges. Training became an outlet that helped me rebuild discipline, structure, confidence, and purpose.

That journey eventually led me to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What started as simply training quickly turned into something much bigger. Through BJJ, I found community, accountability, and a passion for helping others improve both physically and mentally. Over time, I began coaching at the academy, helping athletes and everyday people become stronger, more confident, and more resilient.

That passion naturally evolved into strength and performance coaching.

Today, I help busy adults, parents, and athletes build strength, improve conditioning, move better, and develop confidence that carries over into every part of life. My coaching combines strength training, performance principles, accountability, and real-world experience to create programs that help people feel and perform at their best.

I believe training is about much more than aesthetics.

It’s about becoming harder to break.
More capable.
More disciplined.
More prepared for life.

At Smash Force Fitness & Performance, our mission is to help people build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger lives through purposeful training and a supportive community.

Whether you’re stepping into the gym for the first time, returning after years away, or pushing to perform at a higher level, we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.