The Defense Training Institute

For those coming in tonight, we will be working on Kotegaeshi Throws from various positions. We will then follow up with some weapons training. On the menu, mixing it up with Eskrima SInawali as well as Guazábara Mano Duro attack defense. The Masters Class will consist of standing chokes and their ground equivalents followed by fifty-fifty sparring

Only 3 Weeks to Go!
Don't miss this rare opportunity to train with one of the true pioneers of Brazilian Luta Livre, Master Hugo Duarte, at the Defense Training Institute in Aurora, Illinois.

A 9th Degree Red Belt in Luta Livre, Hugo Duarte has dedicated more than four decades to teaching, coaching, and preserving the art. A veteran of the legendary Vale Tudo era, he helped establish Luta Livre as one of Brazil's premier grappling systems and played a pivotal role in the development of modern No-Gi submission grappling. Through his leadership and instruction, he has influenced generations of martial artists around the world.

Whether you're a beginner, experienced grappler, law enforcement professional, or martial artist looking to expand your skills, this seminar is a unique chance to learn directly from a living legend. $50 per person, space is limited