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.
    Here you will find a family-like environment, with teammates who are all willing to help. A friendly atmosphere, and a great group of students. Join now and become a part of West Michigan’s finest school of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Thai Boxing, MMA, and Self-defense.

   “JJ” is a Muskegon native with over 10 years of martial arts experience. JJ began his martial arts experience in Tae kwon do with Monte Beghtol. He Then transcended into Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Rob Masko. During his time with Rob, James has practiced Thai-boxing, JKD concepts, and Submission Grappling.
   JJ has competed in many local and national Jiu-jitsu competitions, and continues to compete.
James has a smooth and strength free style of Jiu-jitsu, making him an excellent instructor for new students as well as veterans.

   Dan “The Mayor” is a truly dedicated student, as well as a high energy, easy going instructor. He has been wrestling for over ten years and was a highly decorated high school, and college wrestler. Being an IFL draft qualifier, a strength and nutrition specialist, a high level wrestler, a Jiu-jitsu practitioner, and a pro fighter fighting in three different weight classes,
    Dan brings a lot to the students as well as the fighters. His unmatched dedication makes him an asset to our program.

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