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Jerry Laurita

Current Ranks

  • 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Joe Moreira
  • Kru/Instructor in Muay Thai under Master Toddy, Ajahn Suchart & Saohin
  • 4th Degree Black Belt in Korean Sword under Grandmaster Bouk Soo Joung & Master Jeong Woo Kim
  • Level 2 Instructor in Krav Maga under Prof. Marty Cale

International Training

  • 7x's to Thailand
  • 7x's to Brazil
  • 6x's to Korea
  • 1x to Japan
  • 1x to Holland

Founder and Head Instructor

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Jerry, has been training in Martial arts since 1980 having trained in a variety of martial arts styles.

He is a seasoned world traveler, foodie, movie buff, graphic design enthusiast, militaria collector and he was a competitive archer.

His journey transcends the dojo, with a passion for global adventures, savoring diverse cuisines and learning about different cultures and history.

Jerry has authored two Martial Arts books, Muay Thai Mastery and Korean Sword Mastery.

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Personal Achievements

  • Excellent Master Award, World Championships, Korea 2008
  • Member of 1st American Demo Team, World Championships, Korea 2008
  • Trained at Kyoto Police Dept. Judo Team, Japan, 2002
  • Taught BJJ Seminar at Tiger Muay Thai, Thailand, 2010
  • Published Author, Grappling Magazine
  • C Class Muay Thai Referee, USMF
  • BJJ Referee, IBJJF
  • Member Royler Gracie World Championship Competition Team, Brazil 1999

Coaching Achievements

  • Coached a TBA National Champion in Muay Thai
  • Coached a US Open Champion in Muay Thai
  • Coached a Gold Medalist at the WBC Amazing Festival, Venice, Italy
  • Coached multiple Pan American Champions in BJJ (IBJJF)
  • Coached multiple World Champions in BJJ (SJJIF)
  • Coached multiple Arizona State Champions in BJJ
  • Coached a US Open Champion in Haidong Gumdo