Rochester MMA

 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Avi Nardia

Mr. Nardia is the chief instructor of the Machado Network of Rochester. Avi Nardia is one of the leading official Instructors for the Israeli Army, Police, Counter Terror and CQB (Close Quarter Battle) instructors. He specializes in training Special Forces, counter terror units, military, law enforcement and civilians including disabled society all over the world in modern and traditional martial arts.

Some of Mr. Nardia’s martial arts experience and ranks include:

• BJJ Black Belt under John Machado
• 20+ years Muay Thai
• 6th dan Karate
• Kendo-6th dan
• Iado- 5th dan
• Jodo- 5th dan
• Kyudo-4th dan
• Karate- 6th dan
• Judo- 3rd dan
• Jiujutsu- 5th dan
• Trainer of Israeli police, Army, Counter-Terrorism Unit (Yamam)
• Major in Israeli Military

• NCO at the Yamam unit and Kapap instructor to the unit

Jason Goldwasser

Jason Goldwasser is the assistant instructor at the Webster location. He is a native of Webster, and has been training in the martial arts for over 20 years. He holds several black belts in Japanese martial arts, has several years of Judo experience, and has been fortunate enough to train with many of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champions in the world.

• BJJ Purple belt under Avi Nardia
• 7+ years Judo Experience
• 4th dan Karate
• 4th dan Japanese Ju-Jutsu

• 4th dan Okinawan Ju-Jutsu

Paul Colon

Paul Colon is a native of Rochester, and has been training in martial arts most of his life. He also is the assistant at the Webster location. He has extensive knowledge in Kyokushin Karate. Mr. Colon also has a passion for Ginastica Natural, and can help anyone improve there dexterity.

• BJJ Blue belt under Avi Nardia and John Machado

• Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate

James Martinez

Resident Judo Instructor

* Began Judo 01/2000
* Training –
o Bushido Kai, Penfield, NY –
+ Named competitor of the year 2002
o Bedroc Judo, Rochester, NY

JUDO RANK OF SHODAN

* Certified Local (Dojo) Referee .
* Tournaments:
o Am-Can 2002 Bronze
o Kawasaki – 2002 & 2003 Gold
o Flag city – 2002 Gold
o Arnold Classic – 2004 Silver (Due to injury.

 

Louis “Mass” Ortiz

TTC light heavyweight champion, Background, BOXING, KICKBOXING, BASIC JUDO, WRESTLING, BASIC BJJ, MUAYTHAI, BASIC SAMBO; “Mass” is a Level 1 Certified Pit Affiliate Instructor

Chuck Jewell

Chuck Jewell is the Muay Thai Instructor and Head Instructor of World Gym Kickboxing & MMA. Chuck has been kickboxing since 1998. He has competed in over 40 amatuer fights, and held the East Coast Heavyweight Title as well as the New York State Amatuer titile. He became a Professional Muay Thai Fighter in 2004. He started his career with Mountain Storm Kickboxing in Rochester and was trained by World Champion Dan “The Lizard” Lucas. Chuck also traveled to Thailand to further his Muay Thai skills in 2007. While in Thailand he trained at Rawai Muay Thai and competed at the Bangla Stadium where he was victorious by second round knock out. He has had over seven professional fights, most against top ranked fighters in the country. He took over the coaching for World Gym Kickboxing upon his return from Thailand in 2007. He has successfully trained fighters that also won the Super Heavyweight North Eastern Amatuer title, and consistently has fighters in Main Events throughout New York State as well as other states, fighting on behalf of Team New York. Chuck continues to fight Professionally and is now in training with THE PIT, and is a Certified Level 2 Pit Affiliate Instructor.

Kenny Abril

Kenny “El Brujo” Abril has been boxing since the age of seven, in 1991. His amatuer record stands at 110 wins and 22 losses. He is a medal winner in both the New York State Silver Gloves and Golden Gloves. He was trained in Rochester by Juan DeLeon and former WBC World Champion Carlos “Sugar” DeLeon Sr. Kenny currently holds the NYS title for Junior welter weight. He won this title by TKO of Jonathan Tubbs. He has trained with IBF World Champion Joshua Clottey, WBC Champion Demarcus Corley, and the Pueto ican 2000 Olympic Team. Kenny now coaches in Rochester to help aspiring boxers, and his volunteer work with kids of Rochester has earned him recognition from the Mayor of Rochester, Robert Duffy. Kenny is still fighting as a Professional, and his strong family bonds not only keep him a mentally strong boxer, but also motivates him to continue to give back to the sport of boxing but also to the community of Rochester.

Rex O’Corr

Rex has a diverse background in MMA that started in High School as a wrestler. In the year 2001 he was the New York State Greco-Roman Champion, NYS freestyle State Runner-Up, and a member of the NYS national team. He went on to coach High School wrestling in Webster. His amatuer kickboxing record stands at 4 wins, no losses, and he held the Super Heavyweight North Eastern Muay Thai Championship. Rex also combined all of his fighting skills in Amatuer MMA and currently holds a record of five wins, and one loss.

Kyle Malone

Kyle is the current wrestling coach for Webster Shroeder High School.  He has been coaching there for 7 years.  He has coached numerous state champions is wrestling.

David Lewis Anderson

David Lewis Anderson entered into kickboxing in the 1970s as a member of the West Virginia University Kickboxing Team. In the 1980s he competed as a member of several sponsored fight teams as well as the United States Air Force Kickboxing Team from 1985 to 1987. In the 1990’s he expanded his experience with training and competitions in Muay Thai Kickboxing in Thailand and Wushu and Chinese Sabre in southern China. Career-to-date he has achieved a professional record of 16 wins (5 by knockout), 3 losses, and 1 draw and has competed in events in the United States, China, Thailand and Japan in both Full Contact and Muay Thai competitions. His formal training includes Isshin-ryu Karate, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Hand-to-hand combat, Chi Lin Chuan Fa Kung Fu, Philippino Stick Fighting, Wushu and Chinese Sabre.

Selected Accomplishments:
- Member of West Virginia University (WVU) Kickboxing Team
- President of WVU Sports Club Federation
- Trained under Isshin-ryu Karate Hall-of-Famer Terrance Creamer (6th Dan)
- Member of Team Budweiser and TransWorld Oil Kickboxing Teams
- Instructor for West Virginia University Isshin-ryu Karate Club
- Member of the United States Air Force Kickboxing Team
- USAF Hand/Hand Combat Training
- Self Defense Instructor for California State Police
- Women’s Self Defense Instructor, Edwards Air Force Base
- Trained under Isshin-ryu Karate Instructor Edward Brown (8th Dan)
- President and founder of the World Genesis Foundation
- Appointed as an Ambassador for Youth for the United Nations (UNESCO)
- Kickboxing and Wushu Instructor for multiple UNESCO youth programs in Eastern Europe and Asia.
- Muay Thai Kickboxing Training Certifications in Thailand
- Wushu and Chinese Sabre Training in China
- Kickboxing Instructor for Saint John Fisher College
- 1st Dan, Chi-Lin Chuan Fa Kung Fu
- 2nd Dan, Philippino Stick Fighting
- 3rd Dan, Isshin-ryu Karate