Meet Belton Lubas
Belton Lubas is the Founder and Head Coach of Warrior Strength Martial Arts, where he oversees and leads every program within the academy—including Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and Strength & Conditioning. His role is not administrative alone; he is present on the mats, in the training cycles, and in the development of every coach and curriculum.
With decades of experience across multiple combat systems, Belton’s approach is rooted in lineage, pressure-tested training, and long-term development. His focus is on building complete martial artists—individuals who are technically sharp, mentally disciplined, physically capable, and grounded in humility. Warrior Strength is structured to reflect those values: no shortcuts, no trend-chasing, and no separation between character and capability.
Belton’s leadership defines the academy’s culture. Training is demanding but supportive, traditional yet adaptive, and accessible to students of all levels—from beginners to competitors, law enforcement, and experienced martial artists seeking deeper instruction.
Lineage & Credentials
Muay Thai
Kru Yai (Chief Instructor) under Ajahn Suchart, Siam No.1
Certified Kru under the Muay Thai Nai Khanom Tom Association, recognized by the Sports Authority of Thailand
WBC Muay Thai State Director – Washington
Coach for Team USA Muay Thai, supporting national and international athlete development
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)
Recognized Guro across multiple systems
Tuhon in Pekiti Tirsia Kali under Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje III
Guro / FQI Level 7 in Taboada Balintawak
Black Belt in NSI-Renegade JKD and Worden Defense System under Datu Kelly Worden
West Coast Director for NSI
Guro in Modern Cimande
2019 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee for contributions to Filipino Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Combatives
4-Stripe Brown Belt under Journeyman Grappling
Veteran Combatives Instructor with a focus on functional self-defense and real-world application
Strength, Conditioning & Human Performance
Z-Health R-I-S-T Phase Trainer
Underground Strength Coach – Level II
Kettlebell Institute Coach
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
MAT JS-CPT
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy
“There is a level of humility you need to acquire practicing a combat art/sport. You begin to realize how each practice transfers across everything you do in life. When in practice, I am eager to absorb concepts and principles and find the art within my art. But I also love to teach. Constantly teaching my art grows the art, and thus grows me.
My goal is always to be both traditional and progressive, embracing the old ways but seeking evolution, new truths, and connections. Expound on foundations built by those who sacrificed greatly for the art. The arts were never meant to be cemented in time, but rather defined by the individual, and shared with those with the passion to learn it.” - Belton Lubas
