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PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S

LARGEST MARTIAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

Al Garza's Rich Martial

Arts Background

Al Garza's Premier Martial Arts offers training
in more arts and styles then most schools it's
size. That's because Garza has been blessed with a Whos-Whos list of
Masters and Grandmasters from around the world from whom he
has trained. He has also brought in others to train his staff and stu-
dents.

He has trained under legends such as Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, MMA fighter Jake Williams | 6’4” 260lbs | Competition fight will be in Col-
He has trained under legends such as Grand Master Jhoon Rhee,
Wally Jay, Professor Remy Presas and Rick Moneymaker, as well as
Wally Jay, Professor Remy Presas and Rick Moneymaker, as well as lege Station on October 13th for the Heavyweight Kickboxing match. His
Texas greats like Troy Dorsey, Ray McCallum, Al Francis and Grand
Texas greats like Troy Dorsey, Ray McCallum, Al Francis and Grand opponent is 6’0” 230lbs.
Master Ron Van Browning.
Master Ron Van Browning.
Gra
"I believe we must be willing to put on a white belt and stay humble Grand Master Al Garza currently has 2 schools. nd Master Al Garza currently has 2 schools.
"I believe we must be willing to put on a white belt and stay humble
and hungry and keep learning and refining our martial arts," say's
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It is this hungry spirit that led Garza in 2007 to launch what he calls
his "Great Grandmaster Adventure". As part of his journey towards D
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his own Grandmastership, he travels to foreign countries to study
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and experience first hand how each art is taught in its country of 83
origin. The school has programs for adults and children. Having Karate, has programs for adults and children. Having Karate,
The school
Philippine martial arts (eskrima, Kali, and Arnis), Krav Maga, Brazili-
Philippine martial arts (eskrima, Kali, and Arnis), Krav Maga, Brazili-
an Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, woman’s self defense, and an ever growing
an Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, woman’s self defense, and an ever growing
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program.
Texas's Self Protection, Personal Development & Fitness Experts.
Of his journey he says proudly, "The best part is that as I grow in the www.algarza.com
Of his journey he says proudly, "The best part is that as I grow in the
martial arts, I grow in the kingdom of God by preaching the gospel
martial arts, I grow in the kingdom of God by preaching the gospel
as I travel to and from, and while I train in each country."
as I travel to and from, and while I train in each country."
Since beginning this adventure Garza has visited 5 countries and
Since beginning this adventure Garza has visited 5 countries and
trained in 5 different arts - Thailand for Muay Thai; Brazil for Brazili-
trained in 5 different arts - Thailand for Muay Thai; Brazil for Brazili-
an Jiu-jitsu; China for Tai Chi; and the Philippines for Filipino arts
(Arnis and Balintawak) and Israel for Krav Maga. Throughout these
travels, he has brought many to Christianity and, also brought home a
wealth of martial arts knowledge to share with his students.
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