IBJJF World Masters Champion 2017
Silver Medalist 2020
IBJJF Miami Open No Gi Champion 2023
IBJJF Tampa Open Champion 2023
Fight 2 Win Pro 4 Wins - 0 Loses (2017-2021)
IBJJF World Master Silver Medalist 2016
​IBJJF Miami Open Champion 2016, 2017
IBJJF Miami Winter Silver Medalist 2020,2022​
​IBJJF NO GI Worlds Bronze Medalist 2021
IBJJF Austin Open Champion 2022

Professor ​"dIESEL"    Daniel Fundora
Head Instructor/owner
ibjjf certified 1st Degree black belt


​Daniel Fundora is a born and raised Floridian. He started practicing martial arts at a young age and began his jiu jitsu journey in 2011 when he stepped into Carlson Gracie Miami where he earned the nickname of "Diesel". Danny didn't consider Jiu Jitsu as just a hobby, but a way of life, a passion. As he belted up in rank, he started teaching and always was an avid competitor.

Danny has travel the world competing at all belt levels, earning several titles and even becoming a World Champion in 2017. Danny received his black belt December 2018 under Professor Michel Porfirio Pereira at Carlson Gracie Miami. Upon earning his black belt he made the decision of creating Arise Martial Arts. Professor wanted to share his knowledge and opened the school in the South Miami area.  

Still being an active competitor, Professor Diesel travels frequently to compete with his students or simply coach as much as possible. Presently, he is a IBJJF Certified 1st Degree Black Belt, CPR Certified and Arise Martial Arts is an IBJJF Certified School. 

Professor Danny has wore several hats throughout his life. He is a husband, a father to two girls and retired from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Professor Danny's teaching style is straight forward and goal oriented. His disciplined style gives structure to both our kids and adults programs.​ His passion for teaching shows in the students attentiveness and respect the student hold for him. Professor believes that kids especially need a good role model in their life, and he strive to be that and more for his students, as each and every one of our member are a reflection of him.

​Professor spends the majority of the days in the week at the dojo, but during his off time he enjoys spending time with his family, boating and doing outdoor activities.
IBJJF Pan Champion 2020
IBJJF Miami Winter Open 2020 Champion
IBJJF Miami Fall Open 2018 Silver Medalist
​IBJJF Miami  Fall Open 2017 Champion

Michelle fundora
​Coach/owner

Michelle was born and raised in Miami, FL. In July 2022 she retired from being a full time Law Enforcement Officer (severing 9 years in her previous Department) to dedicate herself fully to their family business. She is the manager, Coach for the Little Kids Program and also a coach for the kids, teens, adults and competitive team.

Currently Michelle holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Daniel "Diesel" Fundora. She is CPR certified and passionate about fitness and living a healthy life style. With her vast knowledge in criminal justice, her and Professor Diesel collaborate on self defense that is efficient and effective for the community which we live.

"I have a strong interest in what is taught to our kids and teens". During her time in law enforcement Michelle had the opportunity to be a school resource officer. "Seeing what our youth is presently trouble by, and what they may be missing in the classroom, really assists the Professor and I in outlining our curriculum. We aren't only teaching jiu jitsu here, we are giving our youth the tools they need to be successful, good character people. Things that may be lacking in todays age, the "old school principles."
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"I believe everyone should learn Jiu Jitsu, and especially our first responders and military. It helped me during my law enforcement career, and I want to share that knowledge so everyone can make it home safe to their families. Just come in and train. "
IBJJF Adult Pan 2023 Champion
IBJJF Tampa Open 2023 Champion
IBJJF Miami Winter Open 2022 Silver Medalist
IBJJF Miami Spring 2022 Open Silver Medalist
​IBJJF Tennessee Open 2022 Silver Medalist
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Engles Silfa
​​COACH

 
Engles was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Engles is a Certified Personal Trainer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. 

In 2021 Engles joined Arise as member and grew into an active strong competitor. Having processed many great qualities (teaching and jiu jitsu skill) he became part of our Coaching Team in 2022. Since then he's been an asset in teaching little kids, kids, teens and our competition team. 

On his spare time Engles enjoys working out, weight lifting, video games, all sports games, Star Wars and everything jiu jitsu!

professor greg
Coach



​Greg was born and raised in Miami, Floria
IBJJF Pan 2022 Silver Medalist
IBJJF Miami Spring Open 2022 Champion

Luis Deluqui​ "Chico"
​COACH

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Chico was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He came to Miami, Florida at the age of 18 years old. 
Arise Martial Arts is family owned and operated. Our entire family is constantly learning at Arise Martial Arts, we truly live and preach the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle.