At Dojo 1 we strive to uphold the highest standards in the Martial arts we teach.  Our main discipline is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, although we do round out our curriculum with other styles.

OUR STYLES

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: martial art, combat sport & self-defense system. Principle that smaller, weaker person can defend against bigger, stronger assailant with leverage and proper technique- most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds. It can be trained for sport(gi & no-gi), Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) or self-defense.

MUAY THAI:  referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs" because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight "points of contact", as opposed to two points(fists) in Western Boxing and four points (hands and feet) used in sport-oriented martial arts. An incredible art for the ring or street.

WESTERN BOXING:  "The Sweet Science" Boxing is unparrelled in its hand technique and footwork.  Great for head movement and conditioning.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS:  A combat sport combining techniques from various martial arts, allowing both standing and ground techniques. A great tool to help train some aspects of self-defense.

DOJO 1 FACTS

- Our instructors combinined have over 70 years experience in the Martial Arts

-Head Instructor, Len Sonia has over 15 years experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

-Len Sonia is the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in the Utica/Mohawk area.

-Len Sonia has been the BJJ coach to many MMA fighters including Team Bombsquad- home of many top level MMA fighters, such as UFC star John Jones.

-Len Sonia has taught Defensive Tactics courses to various Law Enforment Organizations in NY State.

-Len Sonia has been a Champion in Shoot Wrestling, kickboxing, BJJ and Submission Wrestling in both the United States and Canada.

-We have in house champions in MMA, BJJ, Kickboxing and Submission Grappling.

-We have members in age from 10 to 55.

-We are part of one of the biggest JIU-JITSU Organizations on The East Coast - TAI KAI/BALANCE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

-Our Lineage can be traced back to the Gracie's and Machado's - The Fathers of Jiu-Jitsu

-You owe it to yourself to get the best Training possible- DOJO 1 provides that training