Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Here are a few of Extreme Martial Arts Academy's instructors and other staff members, starting with Al Verduzco:

Al Verduzco  (6th degree Black Belt)  Shihan Verduzco began training in the martial arts in 1976 and started teaching in 1984. He has an extensive professional fighting career. Listed below are some of his accomplishments: 2002- 2nd Place-World Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2001- 1st Place Winner Jiu-Jitsu State Championships 1998- 2nd Place Winner Bare Knuckle Full Contact International Shidokan Tournament Heavy Weight Division 1995- #1 International Contender for Bare Knuckle Full Contact Karate 1994- Sabaki Spirit Winner

Jeff Allen  (3rd Degree) Sensei Jeff Allen has professional full contact fighting experience on a national and international level. He has been teaching for 15 years and is well versed in Shidokan karate, Mauy Thai kickboxing, Boxing and submission. His energy and passion for the sport is instantly noticeable in every class he teaches.

Steve Reyna  (2nd Degree) Mixed Martial Arts Record 6-4-1 Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt 20-5 Naga 168lbs Inter Champion Naga 165lbs Advanced 3rd place Naga 165lbs Advanced 3rd place Windy City Challenge 2nd place U.S. Open Jiu- Jitsu Challenge 155lbs Champion U.S. Open Jiu- Jitsu Challenge 2nd place MMA Jungle Fight Championships Iron Heart Crown Bourbon Street Brawl Warriors Quest MMA Invitational Winner Finkie Challenge

For more information about the Extreme Martial Arts Academy staff or training programs, please contact us at 219-865-6766 or by clicking here.