Andy Aguilar

‍A Legacy Forged in Combat

Andy “Elitesmith” Aguilar has long been recognized as one of the most dynamic forces in modern combat sports — a rare hybrid of coach, craftsman, and visionary. For over 15 years, he has been quietly shaping world champions behind the scenes, known for his ability to build elite athletes from the ground up.

From early inspiration under the shadow of Bruce Lee’s philosophy, Andy developed a lifelong commitment to mastery, discipline, and transformation. That ethos became the core of his coaching — and the foundation for his legacy.

Forging the Elite

Before founding Forj LA, Andy built a career defined by results. Working with over 30 professional fighters, he earned the name “Elitesmith” — a craftsman who forges champions.
His coaching résumé includes training and developing world-class boxers and world champions such as Leo Santa Cruz, David Benavidez, Yokasta Valle, and many more.

Each athlete represents Andy’s signature approach: precision in movement, depth in mindset, and the fusion of art and science in athletic performance.

The Birth of Forj LA

Now, with the creation of Forj LA, Andy’s mission has evolved. What began as a pursuit of individual excellence has transformed into a collective vision — to build the greatest of all time in both boxing and MMA.

Forj LA stands as the next evolution of his craft: a training space where athletes are shaped through discipline, science, and relentless pursuit of mastery. It’s not just a gym — it’s a forge for greatness.

The Vision Ahead

Andy’s focus is no longer just on producing champions — it’s on creating legends.
At Forj LA, he’s developing the future of combat sports — athletes who embody the highest standard of performance, resilience, and creativity. Every fighter who steps into his program enters a system designed not just to win, but to redefine what’s possible in their sport.

A Master at Work

From rebuilding his own body after injury through kinesiology to guiding world champions to the pinnacle of their careers, Andy Aguilar’s journey is one of mastery earned, not given.
Today, as the architect of Forj LA, he stands at the intersection of art and athletic evolution — dedicated to forging the next era of greatness in boxing and MMA.

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Turning Point

Every craftsman reaches a moment when mastery demands more — more space, more tools, more reach.
For Andy “Elitesmith” Aguilar, that moment came after years of working behind the scenes with elite fighters across the world. He had already proven he could build world champions, but he realized that true greatness — the kind that transcends records and divisions — required an environment built entirely around his philosophy of development.

Andy saw the limitations of working within other people’s systems. He wanted to create a space where every detail — from the training methodology to the recovery process to the mental framework — was aligned with one mission: to forge the greatest athletes of all time in boxing and MMA.

That realization became the spark for Forj LA — a facility designed not just to train fighters, but to evolve them. Here, Andy could combine decades of combat experience, performance science, and coaching mastery under one roof — uniting world-class coaching with a culture of relentless pursuit.

Forj LA isn’t just a gym born from ambition; it’s the culmination of Andy’s life’s work. It represents the moment he shifted from producing champions within the system to creating his own system — one built to produce legends.

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Motivation

For Andy “Elitesmith” Aguilar, greatness has never been about fame, belts, or recognition — it’s about creation. The drive that fuels him is the same one that sparked his journey as a young martial artist: the belief that with the right mindset, discipline, and environment, any human being can be transformed into something extraordinary.

Andy’s mission isn’t just to train athletes — it’s to build the greatest of all time. To him, “GOAT” isn’t a title; it’s a process. It’s the constant refinement of body, mind, and purpose. It’s the relentless work done when no one’s watching, the precision of movement born from obsession, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you’ve earned every inch of your progress.

Every world champion Andy has worked with has reinforced this truth — that greatness can be engineered, forged through method, intention, and heart. But what drives him now is something bigger than any single fighter: the desire to leave a legacy of systems and principles that will continue to produce greatness for generations.

At Forj LA, that motivation is alive in every session, every drill, and every fighter who walks through the doors. Andy’s not chasing history — he’s building it.

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