- Instructor Name:
- Jay Balajadia
- DOM Rank:
- Apprentice Instructor
- PFS Rank:
- Phase One
- Location:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Address:
- Phone Number:
- 702-202-5209
- Email Address:
- okami_bujin@yahoo.com
- Website:
- www.fighting.net/jayb
- Extenal Links:
- "I like the way Instructor Jay teaches. He’s showing us how to really defend ourselves.” – Nick Fonte, Age 8 "
- "My primary mission is to teach practical Martial Arts that will help the individual defend him/herself in all ranges of combat with a clear mind and focus. – Jay Balajadia"
- ""A Warrior of wisdom strives never to draw his sword. However, wisdom also reminds him why it is by his side." -Jay Balajadia"
Jay Balajadia:
Biography:
Jay Balajadia is a native of Thermal, CA of Filipino descent. He began his martial arts training at the age of 12 under the Korean system of Moo Duk Kwan, a form of Tae Kwon Do. In 1993, he began training in Kali- Filipino Martial Arts and Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Dennis Blue at the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute in Redlands, CA. After moving to Las Vegas in 1997, he continued his training, studying under several Sifus and Masters and continues to learn and grow from them. In October 2009, Jay earned the rank of Phase One Instructor in Progressive Fighting Systems from legendary martial arts Instructor, Paul Vunak.
In November 2010, Jay was also awarded the rank of Instructor Candidate under Sifu Rich Lamoureaux, Co- Founder of Create- Develop, Flow Academies of Martial Arts.
Jay is available to conduct seminars and/or private instruction. Feel free to contact him to set appointments, find out about class times, or any further inquiries.
AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
1994, Spring Semester- President and Member Of Good Standing, United Students of Martial Arts and Sciences, Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA
2006- 3rd Place, Stick Fighting- Novice Division, Chinese Kickboxing International, Las Vegas
October 2009- Phase One Instructor Certification, Progressive Fighting Systems, Sigung Paul Vunak.
Law Enforcement- Force Continuum Instructor Certification, Progressive Fighting Systems, Sigung Paul Vunak.
June 2010- Advanced Knife Fighting and Advanced Law Enforcement- Force Continuum Instructor Certification, Progressive Fighting Systems, Sigung Paul Vunak
November 2010- Instructor Candidate Certification- Kali/ Jeet Kune Do, Create- Develop- Flow Martial Arts Academy, Sifu/ Guro Richard Lamoureaux (CDF Co- Founder/ Head Instructor)
December 2010- Co- Founder, Tactical Jeet Kune Do/ Kali LLC, "In Every Man, Woman, and Child, There Is A Warrior Born."
July 2011- Member And Participant, Progressive Fighting Systems Demo Team- at the Martial Arts Supershow held at The Rio Hotel Resort And Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Recent Reviews of "Jay Balajadia"
25 November 2010
"Jay is a great instructor he is clear, concise, and is always willing to demonstrate practical application of techniques and concepts."
Erich Gutierrez
18 July 2010
"Jay is my instructor and he is awsome! He teaches me many things like to defend myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Dominic Raffinello