Smiley Chief Instructor (Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, BJJ4Kids!, MMA4Kidz!) Smiley is a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under World Champion and 3rd Degree Black Belt Edson Diniz from American Top Team as well as a 3rd degree black belt in Okinawa Kenpo, 2nd degree black belt in Songham taekwondo, 1st degree black belt in Japanese jujitsu, black belt in DTS, and a certified instructor in Krav Maga. He has trained extensively in boxing and  kickboxing with professional, undefeated boxer and professional, undefeated North American kickboxing champion Gene Bautista and is now being coached by Professional Boxer and trainer Don Roberts. He has also trained in submission wrestling as well as MMA. He has experience in Capoeira, Judo, Aikido, and Ashihara Karate. Teaching both the kid and adult programs for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, MMA, kickboxing, submission wrestling, and karate, Smiley is also an active competitor in full contact kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Smiley's Accomplishments: 3rd Degree Black Belt in Okinawa Kenpo 2nd Degree Black Belt in Songham Taekwondo 1st Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jujitsu Black Belt in DTS Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Krav Maga Instructor Undefeated in IKF Amateur Kickboxing
	Daniela "Guerreira" Azeredo Capoeira Instructor Daniela "Guerreira" Azeredo, was born in MG, Brazil, on 11/29/1981. She was introduced to capoeira at the age of 16 and fell in love with the art form immediately. She then began training capoeira as soon as she completed high school at the age of 17. Training under a group called Capoeira Abolicao, she received her instructors cord in 2004. After parting ways, she has been training and teaching with Anaue Capoeira, under the supervision of Estagiario Cavalo, out of Miami, Florida, since 2004. Capoeira has given her the chance to travel throughout Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Brazil to share this art. Currently interning for her degree in Nuclear Medicine, she has received the opportunity to bring capoeira to Jacksonville at Smiley's Combat Athletix. Her goal is to be able to share capoeira with all who are motivated and interested in learning this unique and extraordinary martial art.
	John Kovacs Eskrima Instructor Shihan Guro John Kovacs started training in basic karate and judo under his father John Kovacs Sr. at 4 years old. He began training in Sanuces-Ryu jiu-jitsu as a teenager under a senior student of world famous Prof. Moses Powell, then joined the U.S. Navy to be able to travel to the southeast Asia and experience various Asian martial arts in their places of origin. After discharge from the U.S. Navy, Guro Kovacs continued to train in various martial arts in New York City and attained black belt level status (or the equivalent) in karate, jiu-jitsu, and Arnis De Mano. He has also traveled to China for intensive study of T’ai Chi Ch’uan with one of the main families to have spread T’ai Chi Ch’uan outside of mainland China. Guro Kovacs' other achievements are: Certified teacher/instructor in both Yoga and T’ai Chi Chuan  Extensive training in meditation and related mind body spirit paradigms After more than twenty years of study, has received the rank of Shihan (teacher of teachers) in Aiki Jiu-Jitsu Inducted in World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as “Regional Instructor of the Year” 2007 for North Central Florida Published author in numerous martial art and related magazines and journals Has appeared in many martial art instructional videos Pioneer in teaching Western Martial Art renaissance grappling methods Degree in Physical Therapy and a B.A. and M.A. in Forensic Psychology Trained extensively in Gestalt Psychotherapy and graduate of prestigious Gestalt Psychotherapy training program Has conducted numerous workshops in Woman’s Self Defense and Police tactics         Continues to train in various martial arts including Kali, Silat, Systema, and Kenpo Karate
	Carlos Varona                                                               Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Extensive Submission Wrestling Training British Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Competitor (England) Silver medalist In The 2005 World Open Submission Wrestling Championships (Germany) 2006 European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Competitor (Portugal) Member Of The 2006 U.S. -76Kg Team At The European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team Championships 2006 Choco-Classic Competitor 2006 ADCC Finnish Open Competitor 2007 European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Competitor (Portugal) 2007 Marbella Jiu-Jitsu Tournament Competitor Silver medalist in the 2007 Copa Nova Grappling Chapmionships No Gi Silver medalist in the 2007 Copa Nova Grappling Championships Gi Black Belt in Free Style Jiu-jitsu 2008 USA Wrestling Mid Atlantic Grappling Championships - 4th place 2008 USA Wrestling National Grappling Championship "Stand By"
Contact us at Smiley's Combat Athletix today for excellent instruction in  mixed martial arts (MMA), Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ), boxing, kickboxing,  karate, capoeira, and the Filipino martial art of eskrima.