Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA Workshop In Grand Rapids, MI

Saturday February 6th, 2010
From 4-6pm

Held at the Toyoda Aikido and MMA Center
3808 S. Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

with instructor Rob Masko, a highly ranked student of Royce Gracie under Tony Torres-Aponte and one of West Michigan’s few elite professional MMA fighters.

Rob has been involved in martial arts for over 25 years. Practicing many different styles including Tae-kwon-do, Karate, Jeet Kun Do, Thai Boxing, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Kali, And Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He has been practicing Jiu-jitsu longer then anyone in West Michigan.

Rob has trained with many different instructors including : Tony Torres-Aponte, Louis Heredia, Helio Senaka, Jorge Gurgel, Carlson Gracie Sr., Carlson Gracie Jr., Royce Gracie, Monte Beghtol, Caique, Michael Jen, Charles Gracie, Fabio Leopaldo, and Rento Migiaccio. Rob’s “ultimate” goal is to make his students reach their fullest potential. Rob has never been interested in the ranking system until recently. But it is a testament to his teaching that one of his former students is now a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

“My goal is to make my students the best they can be. If I teach for 30 years and never create a student that can beat me, then I have failed as an instructor. I give credit to all my instructors, but I do not live in their shadow. They’ve helped me with the knowledge, but it was up to me to do something with it. I need to make my own shadow. Just like every student I teach. They are not good just because I am their instructor, they are good because they worked hard to be good.”

Besides instructing for over 10 years, Rob has won numerous Jiu–jitsu tournaments, as well as being a professional fighter. His first fights were back when they were bare knuckle. In fact, in his first fight ever, Rob went the distance with Shonie “Mr. International” Carter. Below are just a few of Rob’s further accomplishments. Rob now has several satellite schools throughout West Michigan with one of his largest programs at the Toyoda Aikido and MMA Center in Grand Rapids.

-Tim Moral Grappling Challenge Open Division Champion 1994-1995

-The Dungal Invitational Open Division Champion 1996-1998

-The JKD Middle Weight Champion with submission wins over Jim Theobold and Stephan Bonner

-A 2008 International Fight league Qualifier

-2008 NAGA Champion

-Hook and Shoot Fighter

-Renegade Extreme Fighting Championship fighter

Total cost for this workshop is only $10.00. There will be a host of prizes being given away and all experience levels are welcome, from beginner to expert.

You can register by clicking here!