Willie Laureano | Bio
Willie Laureano is one of the most respected Filipino Martial Arts instructors in the world. Originally from the Philippines, he started training with the world famous Guro Dan Inosanto in 1980 and has been studying, competing and teaching ever since. With close to 40 years of experience under his belt, he is known for his wide range of Martial Arts expertise in FMA as well as Striking. Willie trains a variety of people in FMA, ranging from world champion athletes such as Anderson Silva to numerous members of the Special Operations community.
OUR COACHES
Baret Yoshida
Jiu Jitsu / MMA
Basheer Abdullah
Boxing
Charles Martinez
FMA / MMA / Muay Thai
Chris Leben
Jiu Jitsu / MMA / Wrestling
Dominic Damian
Jiu Jitsu
Joe Vargas
Boxing
Kru Mark
Muay Thai
Ryan Fortin
Jiu Jitsu
Tone Zuazo
Jiu Jitsu
Vince Salvador
Kickboxing / MMA
Willie LaureanoFilipino Martial Arts
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Arena Jiu Jitsu Student on Skateboarding, Guitar Playing and Art
Trevon Rogers, a blue belt under Baret Yoshida, talks about growing up skateboarding and creating in various arts, and how he views Jiu Jitsu tying into all of it. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Trevon Rogers: Skateboarding, that was actually the gateway drug to kind of everything. Started
Baret Yoshida Armbar Drill Using a Baseball Bat
Check out this cool drill Jiu Jitsu Coach Baret Yoshida does at home to practice armbars using a baseball bat. Play around and figure out some other ways to practice submissions. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Coach Baret Yoshida: So this technique is the arm bar, so using
How to Throw an Effective Elbow in Muay Thai and MMA
The Arena MMA Coach Charles Martinez breaks down some proper mechanics to use when throwing an elbow in Muay Thai or MMA. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Coach Charles Martinez: Hey, what’s up, it’s Coach Chuck. We’re working on some simple punch to elbow mechanics. Right? So starting
