Daniel Ruocco
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Member - USJJF Competition & Rules Committee
Member - USJJF Referee Committee
Member - Affiliate Organizations Committee
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete: Judo - Jujitsu - Combative Martial Arts - Street Jujitsu, with Over 40 Years Of Experience In Martial Arts.
Dr. Daniel Ruocco is the Chief Master Instructor and founder of the International Martial Arts Academy. Sensei Ruocco started martial arts in Capri, Italy when he was 6 years old, competed for many years as an aggressive competitor, taught martial arts in Europe, Japan, Thailand, and United States.
He currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Multi-Style System, 5th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu (JA, USJA), 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo (USJA). He also holds rank in Karate, Kick Boxing, Ashiara Karate, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Kobudo, and Kendo. Certified USA Judo National Coach, Jujitsu America Instructor, and JA Sport Jujitsu referee. Sensei also served in the Italian Army.
In 1999, Sensei Ruocco received a Doctorate in Sports Science with elements of psychology, child education, anatomy, and biology. He also has written a thesis in "Spine Malformations in the Developmental Years". Sensei Ruocco found great success winning numerous awards and earned international recognition for his Martial Arts skills and teaching methods.
He was honored with "Instructor of the year 2006" and "Police Tactics Instructor of the year 2007" by the "Hall of Fame Martial Arts". The highest honor for Sensei Ruocco was to be awarded "Instructor of the year 2010" from Jujitsu America, one of the best martial arts federation in the world.
Professor Daniel Ruocco has also received the "Blue Ribbon Award" for I.M.A.A. for his excellent contribution and dedication to the Martial Arts. The Blue Ribbon Award represents the school and school owner´s excellent service, dedication, experience, and inspiration. It recognizes that the school is at the forefront of the rising martial arts scene. Since 2008 the International Martial Arts Academy is been awarded the "Best Martial Arts School / Best Program Award" in Broward County.
In October 2009 International Martial Arts Academy was given the "2009 Top Martial Arts School Award" by EFC Black Belt Schools a martial arts management agency and by its international board of directors of Martial arts. Every two years Sensei Ruocco has the great honor to train with the best of the world in Kodokan Judo Institute Tokyo, Japan.
In 2014 - Jujitsu America Sport Jujitsu Competition Committee Member.
In 2017 - Sensei Ruocco was awarded with "Distinguished Service Award".
In 2019 - Sensei Ruocco is officially part of Jujitsu America Board Of Directors as Director at-large.
Sensei Ruocco currently directs all his efforts to bring the benefits of Judo, Jujitsu and other arts we teach to the local community.
Sensei Daniel Ruoco's contact info:
Email: info@imaafl.com
Websites: www.imaafl.com
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Member - USJJF Competition & Rules Committee
Member - USJJF Referee Committee
Member - Affiliate Organizations Committee
Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete: Judo - Jujitsu - Combative Martial Arts - Street Jujitsu, with Over 40 Years Of Experience In Martial Arts.
Dr. Daniel Ruocco is the Chief Master Instructor and founder of the International Martial Arts Academy. Sensei Ruocco started martial arts in Capri, Italy when he was 6 years old, competed for many years as an aggressive competitor, taught martial arts in Europe, Japan, Thailand, and United States.
He currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Multi-Style System, 5th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu (JA, USJA), 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo (USJA). He also holds rank in Karate, Kick Boxing, Ashiara Karate, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Kobudo, and Kendo. Certified USA Judo National Coach, Jujitsu America Instructor, and JA Sport Jujitsu referee. Sensei also served in the Italian Army.
In 1999, Sensei Ruocco received a Doctorate in Sports Science with elements of psychology, child education, anatomy, and biology. He also has written a thesis in "Spine Malformations in the Developmental Years". Sensei Ruocco found great success winning numerous awards and earned international recognition for his Martial Arts skills and teaching methods.
He was honored with "Instructor of the year 2006" and "Police Tactics Instructor of the year 2007" by the "Hall of Fame Martial Arts". The highest honor for Sensei Ruocco was to be awarded "Instructor of the year 2010" from Jujitsu America, one of the best martial arts federation in the world.
Professor Daniel Ruocco has also received the "Blue Ribbon Award" for I.M.A.A. for his excellent contribution and dedication to the Martial Arts. The Blue Ribbon Award represents the school and school owner´s excellent service, dedication, experience, and inspiration. It recognizes that the school is at the forefront of the rising martial arts scene. Since 2008 the International Martial Arts Academy is been awarded the "Best Martial Arts School / Best Program Award" in Broward County.
In October 2009 International Martial Arts Academy was given the "2009 Top Martial Arts School Award" by EFC Black Belt Schools a martial arts management agency and by its international board of directors of Martial arts. Every two years Sensei Ruocco has the great honor to train with the best of the world in Kodokan Judo Institute Tokyo, Japan.
In 2014 - Jujitsu America Sport Jujitsu Competition Committee Member.
In 2017 - Sensei Ruocco was awarded with "Distinguished Service Award".
In 2019 - Sensei Ruocco is officially part of Jujitsu America Board Of Directors as Director at-large.
Sensei Ruocco currently directs all his efforts to bring the benefits of Judo, Jujitsu and other arts we teach to the local community.
Sensei Daniel Ruoco's contact info:
Email: info@imaafl.com
Websites: www.imaafl.com