Classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will begin at our Sunrise School on May 12th, and will be held every Monday Night at 8pm No Gi, and on Wednesday Night at 7pm with Gi...

We are happy to have our good friend Josh Manso instruct our classes. He is a great teacher and popular Black Belt instructor.

Josh Manso- Born December 28, 1972, Josh Manso combines 2 wonderful skills. He is a professional teacher by trade, and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt by choice. His training began 13 years ago in Hawaii under Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Relson Gracie. Under Relson, Josh would earn his blue and in the process distinguish himself among the elite in the art. He was a 3 time state champion while in Hawaii. He also trained under World Champion Pablo Popovitch and taught as an assistant instructor for 3 years and was promoted to the rank of Brown Belt. He also has to his credit the title of America Cup of Jiu Jitsu Superfight Champion, and has competed in NAGA superfights winning a 3rd place in the Expert Gi Division.

Judo is also an interest of Josh’s, he has 10 years experience in Judo and twice placed as Runner Up in the Alaska State Championships.
Josh is a teacher by trade with a Master’s Degree in Education. Combining his 2 passions, teaching ability with Jiu Jitsu skills, make Josh one of the best instructors in the area. He knows the techniques and skillfully delivers the information to his students.

We are honored to have Josh Manso teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at The Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association.