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United World Muay Thai Association was formed in 1993 by Vut kamnark
who saw the need for a better governing body over Muay Thai fighting regulations
in the United States. The United World Muay Thai Association
Promote sanctioned fights worldwide ! We are a non profit organization
dedicated to the Study and Enlightenment of Muay Thai - Muay Boran Martial Arts
and All Martial Artist's World wide. Thank you for your interest.

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Average Joe's MMA Instructors

John Potenza
Head Instructor
Owner

Head Coach.


Coach Potenza began training in the martial arts in 1981.
In his 30+ years as a martial artist he has trained in many styles including: Catch as Catch Can Wrestling, Combat Submission Wrestling, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, BJJ, Close Quarter Combat, Military Combatives, American Vadha Kempo Karate, Kung Fu, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Iaido, Iaijutsu, Kali, Escrima, & Aikido achieving Black Belt rank (or equivalent) in the majority of them. Some of his most notable ranks are:


Sandra Potenza
Head Instructor


Sandra has been involved in various Martial Arts, Fitness & Dance styles for most of her life.
She has trained thousands of people over the past 20+ years. Her passion for gaining new qualifications in the industry never stops and she loves gaining new knowledge and experience because she wants to provide people with the best physical workout in a fun and enjoyable way.
20+ years training in martial arts
Owner / Head Instructor of Modern Martial Arts Fight Club in NJ.
Owner / Head Instructor Average Joes MMA in Prescott AZ.
Over the past 20+ years Sandra has had high level training in many arts including;
MMA, Catch Wrestling, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Savate, STX (Savate Thai Cross training), Judo, Boxing , Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Kendo, Iaido, Combatives & Self Defense. 

Certifications:
⦁ Fitness Conditioning Instructor
⦁ Muay Thai Kickboxing – Certified instructor
⦁ Womens Kickboxing – Certified instructor
⦁ Boxing – Certified instructor
⦁ Mixed Martial Arts – Certified instructor
⦁ Black Belt – Integrated Fighting Systems
⦁ Self Defense – Certified instructor
⦁ Fitness / Conditioning – Certified instructor
⦁ Savate – Blue Glove
⦁ CSW – Level 5

Awards;
SI Judo – Sliver Medal 

Coach John Potenza

For over two decades John & Sandra Potenza have been the Owner, Head Instructor & Fight Team Coach of the Modern Martial Arts Fight Clubs in NJ.
Producing countless champions & title holders in Submission Grappling, MMA, Muay Thai, Judo & Weapon based arts.
He was also the Head Coach for 98th Division Combative team – 2012 All Army Combative Tournament at Ft. Hood Texas & 2012 Division Tournament at Ft Dix NJ.

  1. Certifications:
  2. Head Coach: Old School Grappling Catch Wrestling Association
  3. Catch as Catch Can Wrestling (Scientific Wrestling) Assistant Coach: ONE OF ONLY SEVEN IN THE WORLD! Under legendary Catch Wrestling Coach Billy Robinson.
  4. CSW Representative Instructor: Combat Submission Wrestling with 14 years under Sensei Erik Paulson.
  5. Kru - Muay Thai: United World Muay Thai Association
  6. 1st Degree Black Belt Kodokan Judo: Under Sensei John Saylor
  7. Shodan Iaido (Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu): Under Sensei Carl Long & Shimabukuro Hanshi
  8. 1st Degree Black Belt Aikido: Under Hanshi Amato
  9. Degree Black Belt Karate: Under Hanshi Amato
  10. 1st Degree Black Belt Shingitai Jujutsu: Under Sensei John Saylor
  11. 3rd Degree Black Belt Kendo: Under Hanshi George Alexander, and the International Budokan Kendo Federation.
  12. 2nd Degree Black Belt American Vadha Kempo Karate, & Certified Instructor: Under Master John Salvaggio, (the systems founder).
  13. Fifth Degree Black Belt and recognized founder of Integrated Fighting Systems: Under the Combat Martial Arts Practitioners Association.
  14. Member of USA Wrestling, “New Jersey State Wrestling Association”
  15. Certified USA Wrestling Coach: Copper and Bronze levels certified
  16. Certified U.S. Army MACP (Modern Army Combative Program) Level 2 Tactical Instructor: Under the U.S. Army’s 98th Div Combative Cadre, Fort Dix, NJ
  17. Wrote the UFS Air Force TTP – Response to an active shooter in an office environment.
  18. **COACH POTENZA IS A MULTIPLE TIME MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE**
  19. World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2000- Instructor of the year: American Vadha Kempo Karate.
  20. Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall Of Fame 2001- Excellence in teaching Martial Arts.
  21. I.A.M.A. Hall of fame 2001- Instructor of The Year: Kendo – Iaijutsu
  22. USA Hall of Fame – 2004 – instructor of the Year: Grappling
  23. USA Hall of Fame – 2005 – Founder of the year – Integrated Fighting Systems.
  24. Budo International Hall of Fame -2005- Instructor of the Year: Mixed Martial Arts
  25. Action Hall of Honors 2009 – Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts
  26. Newbreed Fighters Hall of Fame 2011
  27. United Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2021 - Lifetime Achievement Award 40+ years in the Martial Arts
  28. **SOME OF HIS MOST NOTABLE TITLES**
  29. 2 TIME Vadha Kempo Karate Mixed Martial Arts elimination Tournament Champion:
  30. 1st Place -Heavy Weight Brown Belt division
  31. 1st Place – Heavy Weight Black Belt division.
  32. Super Heavyweight Submission Grappling World Champion: “2002 USKBA Action Sport World Championship.”
  33. Submission Fighting Heavyweight Champion: “2003 Gathering of Warriors.”
  34. Knife Fighting Champion: “2004 “Gathering of Warriors”.
  35. Knife Fighting Champion :“2005 “Gathering of Warriors the Summit”
  36. 1st Place Champion in 3 divisions: “The Gathering of Warriors 2005 International Tournament” in Manila, Philippines:
  37. Gold Medal – Long Sword
  38. Gold Medal – Sword & Dagger
  39. Gold Medal – Knife Fighting.
  40. 1st Place Champion in 3 divisions “2006 Masters of the Blade:”
  41. Gold medal – Long Sword
  42. Gold Medal – Stick & Knife
  43. Gold Medal – Knife Fighting
  44. 2006 S.I. JUDO INVITATIONAL
  45. 1st Place – Division Champion 

About Our Gym

Average Joes MMA is located in Prescott Arizona and has been voted Best Martial Arts gym in Prescott for 5 years in a row as well as being voted Best Martial Arts gym in Yavapai County!

We offer group classes in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Catch Wrestling and MMA.

We also have personal training available where we teach striking, grappling, weapons (offense & defense) and fitness.

All skill levels are welcome and the first class is always free!


Our Trainers

Erik Paulson

Coach

Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) & STX
(Savate Thai Crosstraining)

Billy Robinson

Coach

Catch Wrestling

Salem Assil

Coach

French Savate

W. Hock Hockheim

Coach

Combatives / weapons attack & defense

Contact us

Call us about Classes

United States

Address: Average Joe's MMA

609 Miller Valley Rd 609 Miller Valley Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303  

Phone: (928) 460-3686

E-mail: email@.com
Website - averagejoesmma.com

CONTACT

141 East 55th st,
New York, NY 10022

212-935-4441

Houston, Texas
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