Valente Brothers Fort Lauderdale (VBFTL) held its first two classes at the Martial Arts University International (MAUI). The 8,600 sq ft building is a fabulous training facility with offices and training & conference rooms. MAUI is owned and operated by Steve Lavalle, an accomplished martial artist, multi-school owner and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu brown belt. Steve has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu with Professor Pedro Valente since 2000. VBFTL Chief Instructor, Bruce Belfield, taught the day's Fundamentals and Sparring classes. Professors Pedro, Gui, and James were in attendance and were very pleased with the facility's resources. VB blue belt and MAUI's marketing director, Edward Mercer, gave a tour of the facility to all professors. MAUI is located on 5800 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. To contact VBFTL please call: 954.763.2528.
Professors Pedro, Gui & Jimmy with Instrucor Bruce Belfield, black belt Dan Rozenberg and students
The beautiful mat and students arriving
joyceJul 16, 2010 10:10
the guy in the bottom row 2nd to left is good looking
EricMJul 6, 2010 10:17
Great class..
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
Sunday, Jan 8, 2012
Sunday, Dec 25, 2011
Jimmy Robertson and Carlos Villares wire the first to receive the Black Belt.
Saturday, Dec 24, 2011
Professor Joaquim is spending time in Rio with Grandmaster Valente at the house where the Valente Brothers grew up.