Coach X is a lifelong martial artist, student and instructor of Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Born and raised in Loveland, training in the martial arts has always been a part of his family life. As youth student Coach X was awarded the Junior Black Belt in Kajukenbo Karate and wrestled for various clubs in the Loveland area. Since an early age Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu has been the cornerstone of his martial arts training. As an instructor, his focus is to help every student to become stronger in mind, body and spirit.
Adam Martinez - Chief Instructor / Owner
Credentials
-Black Belt Professor in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under Royce Gracie
-Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructor under Royce Gracie (20 years)
-Awarded 2011 "Colorado MMA Coach of the Year"
-3rd Degree Black belt in Kodokan Judo
-Retired Professional Kickboxer, Submission-Fighter
-Kru under Muay Thai International Association (MTIA) Certification
-Boxing Coach under USA Boxing Certification
-6th Degree Black belt in the mixed martial art of Kajukenbo (K.S.D.I)
-A.A Degree in Elementary Education
-Self-defense Instructor for the U.S Department of Agriculture
-Licensed MMA and Muay Thai Referee and Judge for the State of Colorado's Boxing Commission, UFC Refereeing experience
-Multiple time IBJJF medalist including Pan-Am and World No-Gi Competitions
Biography
With over 20 years of experience in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu directly under the legendary Gracie Family, and over 30 years in Judo, Kickboxing, Kajukenbo, and Boxing, having competed and placed in over 100 tournaments in sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, full-contact karate, kickboxing, submission fighting, and boxing; Adam Martinez is truly one of the most experienced and accomplished instructors in the state of Colorado.
After attending the first UFC in 1993, Adam was driven to learn the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Adam Martinez is a student directly under Royce Gracie, but he has also had the experience of training under other Gracie family members Rodrigo Gracie, Rokler Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Crosley Gracie, and Royler Gracie.
Adam Martinez was the first instructor to introduce Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the Northern Colorado area. He has been involved in MMA in the state of Colorado even before the instatement of the Colorado Boxing Commission. Adam Martinez is renowned for providing "old school" instruction, training top-quality students and fighters, and for being an enthusiastic and talented teacher
IMMAA Instructors & Assistants
The Instructors of Infinite Jiu Jitsu Academy proudly represent a World Class Instructor lineage and internationally recognized accreditations. In addition, all of our fighting art Instructors are backed with successful fight records on sanctioned circuits; offering the most crucial level of knowledge in martial arts- first hand experience.
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