“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ~ Collin Powell. This past weekend, our team went down too the ADCC trials and all of our hard work, and sacrificed paid off. Bringing a team of 10 athletes we took home a total of 11 […]
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Masters Class
“A master class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline—usually music, but also painting, drama, any of the arts, or on any other occasion where skills are being developed.” The Institute of Martial Arts is proud to announce we will be having a masters class, starting Monday, Septmber 23rd at 7:45pm! This class is designed for 30+ year old or […]
American Nationals 2013
September has been a very busy month for every one at the Institute of Martial Arts! The competition team was in full preparation for American National, the Abu Dhabi Trials and No Gi Pan ams. In addition to all the comps happening state side we had Manny Diaz getting ready for his big match at […]
Institute of Martial Arts own Manny Diaz!
This past weekend my thoughts were with Manny Diaz, who went to Brazil to compete at the Copa Podio tournament. Manny works full time, is a father, a husband and an amazing human being. What he has accomplished in little over 4 years has been spectacular and this past weekend he took another giant step […]
Anjinho Seminar!
This past Saturday Professor Eduardo “Anjinho” Baiao conducted a 3 hour seminar at the Institute of Martial Arts. In addition to being one of the best referee’s in the world, Anjinho is also a very talented third degree black belt! The seminar started off with very good partner drills to get warmed up. After every […]
Vegas Open!
For the 4th year in a row the Caio Terra BJJ Association has taken home the absolute title! This year it was a three way close out with Moreno, Samir Chantre and Queixinho taking home absolute golds. This is an amazing accomplishment and shows the true strength of our team is not in quantity but […]