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FREE Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Workshop in Doral

On Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 3PM Anta's Fitness and Self Defense, 10721 NW 58 St. Doral, will hold a Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu workshop by Gracie Barra Miami head instructor Professor Daniel "Montanha" Nycz de Lime.

 

Gracie Jiu Jitsu became popular in the US when the Gracie family brought the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Challenge) Championships, the first MMA (mixed martial arts) challenge to Aamerica. 

 

The Gracie Jiu Jitsu practitioners challenge and beat all contestants including Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Boxers, Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxers, Judo, and even Sumo Wrestlers. This changed the martial arts for ever. Today mixed martial arts have evolved. To stay on top of the food chain you must be equally good standing and on the ground. All MMA fighters and UFC champions are trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. No matter what your goals are whether it's just getting fit, cross training, learning to defend yourself or competing in mixed martial arts this workshop is for you.

 

Professor Montanha is an accomplished competitor personally prepared and instructed by Grand Master Carlos Gracie, Jr.  Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Professor Montanha started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 12.

He is a great example of the benefits Jiu Jitsu path can have for a young person. Professor Daniel Montanha boasts over 20 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience, and an exceptional record as both fighter and teacher, able to teach a complete novice or an experienced competitor and help each achieve their personal goals.


Professor Montanha's Career Highlights include:

• 2005 American International Champion
• 2004 NAGA Pro Division Champion
• 2003 Southwest Grappling Superfight Champion by defeating Rafael Lovatto, Jr.
• World Championships Medalist • Pan American Medalist
• 3-Time Brazilian Team Champion
• 2-Time Rio De Janeiro
• Sao Paulo State Absolute Champion
• Espirito Santo State Absolute Champion 

 

Call us today 305 599-3649 Gracie Barra Logo to register for this FREE workshop with Gracie Barra champion and teacher Daniel Montanha. Registration is limited.

May 19, 2009 | | Comments (0)

Women's Street Survival Workshop

On Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 7 PM Anta's Fitness and Self Defense located at 10721 NW 58 St, Doral, FL sponsored a FREE Women's Self Defense Workshop. The workshop was conducted by Julio Anta and assisted by Jannette Mendez. Anta is a retired Corrections Officer and honorably discharged United States Marine Corps Sergeant. He is a Hung Gar Kung Fu Master and certified in Haganah F.I.G.H.T. and ICSDA SABER Edge Weapon Instructor.

The workshop consisted of an overview of Anta's Combat Kung Fu class Hand to Hand Combat, EZ Defense (Adrenal Response) and street awareness.

For more information on our women self defense class call us at 305 599-3649 or E-mail us at fitdef@aol.com.

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May 16, 2009 | | Comments (0)

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
    -Contemporary Jeet Kune Do Instructor
    -Contemporary Jeet Kune Do Law Enforcement and Edge Weapon Instructor
    -Tran's Muay Thai Association certified instructor Level 2
    -Haganah F.I.G.H.T. Instructor
    -HKC HardStyle Kettlebell Certification
    -CICS Certified Indian Club Specialist
    -Elite Combat Fitness Instructor
    -Elite Kettlebell Instructor
    -Kettlebell Concepts Instructor
    -IYCA Youth Fitness Specialist
    -Battling Ropes Instructor
    -ICSDA SABER Edge Weapon Combatives Instructor
    -Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
    -Kardio Karate 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
    -2011 PMA Best Martial arts School in Doral
    -2010 Century Gold Award
    -2010 Dr Rolando Espinosa K-8 School Award
    -2009 Best of Doral Martial Arts Award
    -2009 Century Mark of Excellence Award
    -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!