Multi-Style Martial Arts Athlete: Judo – Jujitsu – Combative Martial Arts – Street Jujitsu, with Over 32 Years Of Experience In Martial Arts.
Dr. Daniel Ruocco is the Chief Master Instructor and founder of the International Martial Arts Academy. Sensei Daniel started martial arts in Italy when he was 6 years old, trained and taught martial arts in Europe, Japan and the United States and currently holds the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Judo, Jujitsu America certified instructor and referee. He also holds rank in Karate, Kick Boxing, Ashiara Karate, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, kobudo and Kendo. Certified USA JUDO National Coach. Sensei also served in the Italian army.
In 1999, Sensei Ruocco received a Doctorate in Sport Science with elements of psychology, child education, anatomy and biology, he also has written a thesis in “Spine Malformations in the Developmental Years”. During his studies in the University of Naples, he had the honor to train for three years with Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Giuseppe Maddaloni and with Tae Kwon Do World Champion Geremia Di Costanzo (the first non-Korean to win the world championship). He also trained professional athlete, football great Randy Moss.
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 inducted “Instructor of the year” from Jujitsu America federation.
Prof. 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, inspiration, and recognizes that the school is on the rise.
From 2009 to 2013 the International Martial Arts Academy was awarded for the “Best Martial Arts School / Best Program Award” of Fort Lauderdale.
In October 2009 International Martial Arts Academy was Awarded for 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 Artists.
Every two years Sensei Ruocco has the great honor to train with the best of the world in Kodokan Judo Institute Tokyo, Japan.
Because of his background and outstanding qualifications, in July 2008 he was certified Jujitsu America Instructor and JA Sport Jujitsu referee. In 2010 USA Judo National Coach. In March 2012 he successfully passed his Kendo test for 3kyu. In September 2012 he achieved his 4th degree black belt in Jujitsu.
Sensei Daniel currently directs all his efforts to bringing the benefits of Judo, Jujitsu and other arts we teach to the local community.
Personal Thoughts: Everything you need in life can be worked on in the Dojo:
A strong BODY, a sharp MIND and a vital SPIRIT.