Iron Guard BJJ & Kung Fu

Iron Guard BJJ & Kung Fu offers martial arts instruction at 65 Main Street in Pine Bush, New York. Programs include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu, and Ginastica Natural for children and adults. The academy offers a free trial class and advertises discounts for military members and first responders. Sensei Tom is listed as a third-degree black belt and IBJJF competition medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Sensei Josh Griffiths of Clockwork Jiu Jitsu in New York City. His biography says he has trained in several martial arts for more than 30 years. The staff also includes purple belts Toni Ficarotta, Amanda Rodrigues, and Coach AJ, each with named coaching responsibilities. Programs include Kids BJJ for ages 6 to 9, Kids BJJ for ages 10 to 14, Adult BJJ, and Adult Kung Fu. The site explains that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu covers taking an opponent to the ground, controlling the opponent, gaining a dominant position, and applying joint locks or chokeholds.