Worcester Martial Arts Academy

Owner & Director

Luis Soto, Owner and Director
6th Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu
2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo

Luis Soto began his training in 1991 under the late Shinan Antonio Periera, studying the martial art of Miyama Ryu Ju-Jitsu and Judo in the Bronx, New York. In 1998, Luis moved to Massachusetts to attend Holy Cross College. He continued his training at the Worcester Judo Club, in Worcester MA. Luis holds a 6th degree black belt in Ju-Jitsu and 2nd degree black belt in Judo. In April of 2008, Luis opened the Worcester Martial Arts Academy, where he is the owner and director. Luis is a national level coach certified with USA Judo. He has had the privilege of training with or competing against some of the top Judo athletes in the country today. Luis received a BA from College of the Holy Cross.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Worcester Martial Arts Academy
& CrossFit CenterMass
Together under one roof!

We have moved to a bigger and better training facility that
totals 13,000 sq.ft. dedicated to Combat Sports and Crossfit!

New Address
333 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA

TESTIMONIALS

Jimmy practiced the sport
of Judo as a child in the
Dominican Republic for several years. Jimmy stopped training
in Judo when he left the
Dominican Republic to live
in the United States.
His lack of activities and
exercise led him to be 400 lbs. Jimmy knew he had to get his weight under control and wanted
to lead a healthier lifestyle.
He decided to return
to the martial arts and sport
he loved as a child...JUDO.
Jimmy is now half the size he
was before!

jimmy