Training Background
Mr. Saunders started training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with Carlos Machado in October, 1995. He received his blue belt from him in June, 1996. Mr. Saunders received his purple belt from him in August, 1998.
Mr. Saunders moved back to Rochester in August, 1999 and started teaching in September.
He started training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Roy Harris in June, 2000 and completed Roy's Apprentice Grappling Instructor's certification program in November, 2000. Mr. Saunders received his brown belt from him in June, 2001 and received his black belt from him on June 10, 2006.
Mr. Saunders has also trained in JKD/Kali under Roy Harris. He completed his Candidate Apprentice JKD/Kali Instructor's certification course in August, 2002. He also has done a little Kalis Illustrisimo under Roy in 2004.
Mr. Saunders has also trained in a variety of other martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, Western Boxing, Pekiti Tersia, and Muay Thai.
