Building Champions With Purpose With Santo Performance Studio

Newport Beach welcomes SANTO PERFORMANCE STUDIO, a groundbreaking 15,000-square-foot facility dedicated to elite training, wellness, and recovery. 

This comprehensive performance center brings together multiple disciplines under one roof, creating a holistic approach to athletic excellence and well-being.

A Complete Training Ecosystem

SANTO PERFORMANCE STUDIO offers a comprehensive suite of training modalities designed to serve both elite athletes and community members:

• Performance Training: State-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities

• Jiu-Jitsu Division: World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training

• Boxing Program: Elite boxing instruction and facilities

• Wellness & Recovery: Advanced recovery technologies and treatments

• Dustin Johnson Golf Experience: Specialized training for golfers

World-Class Leadership

The facility is guided by an extraordinary team of experts, each bringing specialized knowledge to their respective domains:

Leo Vieira serves as Co-Creative Director of the Jiu-Jitsu Division. As founder of Checkmat with over 500 affiliated gyms worldwide and a decorated champion himself, Leo brings unmatched expertise to the program. His leadership has already attracted world champions to train at the facility.

Bernardo Tavolaro leads as head coach of the Jiu-Jitsu program, delivering daily instruction and technical expertise to practitioners of all levels.

Dr. Cody Farah, PT, DPT serves as Creative Director of SANTO STUDIO's Recovery Division, overseeing the physical therapy and recovery protocols. His evidence-based approach ensures athletes receive optimal care and performance enhancement.

Jason Parillo guides the boxing program, bringing his extensive experience working with championship fighters to create a distinctive training methodology.

The Recovery Advantage

What distinguishes SANTO PERFORMANCE STUDIO is its emphasis on recovery as a cornerstone of performance. The facility features professional-grade recovery equipment typically reserved for elite athletes, now accessible to the community.

The recovery division integrates seamlessly with training programs, creating a balanced approach to athletic development that emphasizes both performance and sustainability.

Each training session, recovery protocol, and community interaction is designed with intention—helping individuals move toward their highest potential.

The facility is now open in Newport Beach, welcoming athletes and wellness enthusiasts of all levels to experience a new standard in performance training and recovery.