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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
       students.










                                                                              MMA fighter Jake Williams | 6’4” 260lbs
       He has trained under legends such as Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, Wally Jay, Pro-
       He has trained under legends such as Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, Wally Jay, Pro-
       fessor Remy Presas and Rick Moneymaker, as well as Texas greats like Troy
       fessor Remy Presas and Rick Moneymaker, as well as Texas greats like Troy
       Dorsey, Ray McCallum, Al Francis and Grand Master Ron Van Browning.
       Dorsey, Ray McCallum, Al Francis and Grand Master Ron Van Browning.
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       "I believe we must be willing to put on a white belt and stay humble and hungry
       "I believe we must be willing to put on a white belt and stay humble and hungry   Grand Master Al Garza currently has 2 schools.  nd Master Al Garza currently has 2 schools.
       and keep learning and refining our martial arts," say's Garza
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       It is this hungry spirit that led Garza in 2007 to launch what he calls his "Great
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       Grandmaster Adventure". As part of his journey towards his own Grandmaster-  28
       ship, he travels to foreign countries to study and experience first hand how each   DICKINSON ICKINSON
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       Of his journey he says proudly, "The best part is that as I grow in the martial arts,
                                                                 The school has programs for adults and children. Having Karate, Philippine  school has programs for adults and children. Having Karate, Philippine
                                                                 The
                                                                 martial arts (eskrima, Kali, and Arnis), Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing,
                                                                 martial arts (eskrima, Kali, and Arnis), Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing,
                                                                 woman’s self defense, and an ever growing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program.
                                                                 woman’s self defense, and an ever growing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program.
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       I grow in the kingdom of God by preaching the gospel as I travel to and from,   www.algarza.com
       I grow in the kingdom of God by preaching the gospel as I travel to and from,
       and while I train in each country."
       and while I train in each country."
       Since beginning this adventure Garza has visited 5 countries and trained in 5
       Since beginning this adventure Garza has visited 5 countries and trained in 5
       different arts - Thailand for Muay Thai; Brazil for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu; China for
       different arts - Thailand for Muay Thai; Brazil for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu; China for
       Tai Chi; and the Philippines for Filipino arts (Arnis and Balintawak) and Israel
       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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