IBJJF World Masters Champion 2017
Fight 2 Win Pro 3 Wins - 0 Loses (2017-2019)
IBJJF World Master Silver Medalist 2016
​IBJJF Miami Open Champion 2016, 2017
IBJJF Miami Winter Silver Medalist 2020​

Professor ​Daniel Fundora
Head Instructor

​Daniel Fundora is a born and raised Floridian. He stared 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 under the Carlson Gracie flag, earning several titles and even becoming a World Champion in 2017. Danny received his black belt December 2018 under Professor Michel Porfirio Pereira. He knew he wanted to share his knowledge and open a school shortly thereafter. 
Professor Danny has wore several hats throughout his life. He is a family man, a father and retired from the Department of Homeland Security. During his off time he enjoys spending time with his family and playing with his kids. Professor Danny's teaching style is straight forward and goal oriented. His disciplined style gives structure to both our kids and adults programs.​ 
IBJJF Miami  Fall Open 2017 Champion
IBJJF Miami Fall Open 2018 Silver Medalist
IBJJF Miami Winter Open 2020 Champion

Michelle Barrett
​Coach

 Michelle was born and raised in Miami, FL. She is an active full time Law Enforcement Officer of over 7 years. She manages the dojo, is our blogger and is also a coach for the kids, teens, new adults and our woman's program.

Currently Michelle holds a blue 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.
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​Michelle aspires to teach defensive tactics to law enforcement officers all over south Florida, focusing on teaching Jiu Jitsu techniques, and specializing in female survival. "I believe everyone should learn Jiu Jitsu, and especially our first responders and military. It helped me, and I want everyone making it home safe to their families. Just come in and train. "
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.