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Smash Brothers Jiu-Jitsu is an affiliated academy of the Cat5 Jiu-Jitsu Association, located in Panama City, Florida. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a welcoming, inclusive, and non-competitive environment, focusing on self-defense, fitness, and personal growth for students ages 5 and up. Founded as part of Professor Alberto Da Silva's vision to rebuild and strengthen the BJJ community in Bay County after Hurricane Michael, Smash Brothers carries forward the Cat5 philosophy of resilience, unity, and community success. The academy is staffed by homegrown instructors—raised right here in Panama City—who provide authentic training rooted in the purest form of BJJ. The academy is led by Professor Alberto Da Silva (Black Belt 2nd Degree), a retired United States Air Force veteran who began his BJJ journey in 1998 in New York City. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Professor Da Silva earned his Black Belt in 2016 under Master Luiz Sergio Correa of Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu. His lineage traces back through Paulo Maurício Strauch, Reylson Gracie, Carlos Gracie Sr., to Mitsuyo Maeda. Additional instructors include Ibrahim Asfour (Black Belt) and Eyad Asfour (Brown Belt), both dedicated to developing students both on and off the mats.

United Martial Arts Training Center

United Martial Arts Training Center (UMA) is a premier martial arts facility in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to challenging and empowering students through superior teaching of a rigorous curriculum. The center exists to develop attributes of character, excellence, self-discipline, tolerance, and humility while recognizing and optimizing each athlete's full potential. Through its comprehensive programs, UMA provides the background necessary for athletes to compete at the highest level. As a catalyst to deepen and advance the understanding of Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) in America, UMA offers world-class instruction across multiple disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sanda, MMA, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. The facility features professional-grade training equipment including competition mats, a boxing ring, an MMA cage, heavy bags, and a complete strength and conditioning area. The coaching staff includes internationally recognized martial artists with extensive competitive experience. Head Coach Yi-Yuan (Ian) Lee has served as the head coach for the U.S.A. Sanda Team since 2007, leading athletes at multiple World Championships and Pan American Championships. Coach Cory Johnson is a Sanda and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has competed internationally in Sanda, Kickboxing, MMA, and Jiu-Jitsu, winning multiple national championships. Coach Bruce Wang, a Sanda silver medalist at the 2023 World Wushu Championships and BJJ brown belt, brings elite-level competition experience to the instructional team. Together, they provide comprehensive training for students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to elite competitors.