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Progressive Martial Arts proudly serving since 1995
Progressive Martial Arts has Classes in Fresh Meadows, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Nick Sacoulas
Owner / Head Instructor
Began Training in the Martial Arts in 1983. Over 40 years experience!
Founded Progressive Martial Arts in 1995
Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu under SiFu Dan Inosanto
Full Instructor in the Filipino Martial Arts under SiFu Dan Inosanto
Senior Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Full Instructor in Combat Submission Wrestling under Sensei Erik Paulson
Tuhon in Sayoc Kali under Pamana Tuhon Christopher Sayoc, Sr
Full Dog Brother (Raw Dog) – Dog Brothers Real Contact Stickfighting Group
Kathy Sacoulas
Co-Owner / Program Director / Youth Director
PMA Youth Program Instructor
Apprentice Instructor in Jeet Kune Do / Jun Fan Gung Fu under SiFu Dan Inosanto
Apprentice Instructor in the Filipino Martial Arts under SiFu Dan Inosanto
Apprentice Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Other Accomplishments:
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience
Masters in Public Health (Columbia University)
Juan Carlos Bonola
Instructor
PMA Associate Instructor under Sifu Nick Sacoulas
PMA Youth Program Instructor
Apprentice Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Professor Brandon Bennett
Ivan Choi
Instructor
PMA Associate Instructor under Sifu Nick Sacoulas
PMA Youth Program Instructor
Apprentice Instructor in Muay Thai under Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
Apprentice Instructor in Sayoc Kali
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Professor Brandon Bennett
Kenny Fong
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Brandon Bennett (Renzo Gracie Lineage)
Li He
BJJ Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Brandon Bennett (Renzo Gracie Lineage)
Tara DeSuze
Our “PMA Mom”
Office Manager
Explorers / Lil’ Dragons Instructor
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