Gonzalez Martial Arts Academy

The Gonzalez Martial Arts Academy would like to invite you to discover the highly effective, and realistic Martial Art of Decuerdas Original Eskrima. The students are immediately taught, immersed and participate in advanced techniques. It is through this type of training, which allows Grand Master Gonzalez's students to quickly adapt and comprehend such advanced movements.

Decuerdas Original is a complete martial art, encompassing but not limited to: Hand - Hand, Hand to Knife, Knife to Knife, Single Stick, Double Baston, Espada y Daga. Other less known areas are the Staff, Rope and Cane. The Gonzalez Martial Art Academy curriculum revolves around Six Key words: Striking, Choking, Locking, Throwing, Sweeping and Grabbing arts. Techniques can be done in the standing, sitting and prone position against single and multiple opponents. The forte of Decuerdas is in the Corto or close range of combat. Nearly all of the techniques mentioned are practiced in real time and kept as realistic as possible. Other techniques taught include arresting and securing techniques, gun disarm and gun retention.

 Other programs that are offered are:

    * Women's Assault and Awareness Program
    Additional Information Provided upon Request.

    * Bolo Kids Program
    Our Bolo Kids program will promote discipline, honor, respect, courtesy,  academic achievment and family involvement.The Bolo Kids Program will include boxing, kick boxing and grappling techniques.It is through this fundamental training that allows a child to improve his or her motor skills that can enable them to gain invaluable instruction in the basics of Decuerdas Eskrima. They will be trained in safety awareness; some of which consist of becoming aware of dangerous situations, avoiding strangers and suspect identification. Our intent is not only to insure the Gonzalez Martial Art Academy students gain greater self-confidence and self-esteem but also grow up to become both respectful and model citizens within society.

    * Cardio Program
    This is a non belt oriented program. Cardio vascular training is the emphasis of this particular program.An increase in ones heart rate is accomplished through basic boxing and kickboxing training. Along with getting a great work out, the skills gained in this program will allow the athlete to better handle a physical confrontation if the unfortunate need were to arise.

    * Seifukujitsu (Healing Message)
    The Gonzalez Marial Arts Academy is a strong promoter of health and wellness and instructs in the healing art of Seifukujitsu.