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Francisco Odon Anta's Kung Fu Student of the Year

On Friday, December 19, 2008 Anta's Fitness and Self Defense celebrated Christmas with their 11th Annual Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony.

The student of the year was Fransico Odon, Most Improved Carlos Florez, John Exum Leadership Award Isabel Rios Pulgar, Fighting Spirit Rami El Zein, Best forms Vizen Gokal, Best Weapons Forms Danny Dager, Judo/BJJ Excellence Andres Gutierrez and the VIP Recruiting Cup Amanda Recio. The party included performances by Anta's Kung Fu and Lion Dance Teams. School Champion trophies were also awarded.Student of the Year 2008

January 07, 2009 |

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Julio Anta Bio


  • Julio Anta owns Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense one of South Florida’s most successful and recognized martial arts/fitness centers. He was born in 1957 and began studying martial arts at 14 years old. He began bodybuilding shortly after in his late teens. Anta was also a Corrections Officer for 10 years and a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He currently writes a column for his community newspaper the Doral Tribune and Ciudad Doral. Below are some of his credentials, certifications and awards:

    Certifications

    -Kung Fu Master
    -Haganah F.I.G.H.T. Instructor
    -Elite Combat Fitness Instructor
    -Elite Kettlebell Instructor
    -Kettlebell Concepts Instructor
    -IYCA Youth Fitness Specialist
    -Battling Ropes Instructor
    -ICSDA SABER Edge Weapon Combatives Instructor
    -Serrada Escrima Apprentice Instructor
    -Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
    -Pilates Instructor
    -ISSA Fitness Instructor
    -Martial Arts for Peace Bully Busters
    -National Security Agency Child Safety
    -American Council of Martial Arts Cooper Institute

    Awards/Organizations
    -ICSDA (International Combat Self Defense Association) Advisory Board
    -2006 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Kung Fu Master
    -2006 World Martial Arts Union Hall of Fame Life Achievements
    -2006 Miami Dade County Certificate of Appriciation
    -2006 Captain of the runners up in the South Florida Dragon Boat Festival 250 Meter Kung Fu Cup
    -2005 EFC Black Belt Schools “Outstanding Martial Arts School”
    -2005 EFC Black Belt Schools “Hero Award”
    -2005 Proclamation “Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense Day” City of Doral
    -2004 Miami Dade County “Martial Arts Excellence Award”
    -2003 Florida Martial Arts Hall of Fame “Instructor of the Year”
    -2003-2004 Co-holders of the World Simultaneous Kicking Record
    -1998 Florida PBA Certificate of Appreciation
    -1983 2nd runner up Jr. Florida Bodybuilding Championships
    -1983 2nd runner up Miami Bodybuilding Championship

    For his full biography log on to Anta Kung Fu and Miami Kettlebell or Click Here to listen to him be Interview by David Ganulin of Kettlebell Concepts!