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Jason Cárdenas Dodd

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Jason Cárdenas Dodd

Jason is the owner and founder of Mat Life Training Center, and has been teaching martial arts in Alachua County for 25 years. His martial arts journey began with Tang Soo Do as a child, and transitioned to Japanese karate and ju jutsu in college. He is a former international heavyweight full contact karate fighter and medalist. Jason began training Brazilian jiu jitsu in 1999 and Muay Thai in 2010. Mat Life is home to Alachua County’s first full contact karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai programs under Jason’s leadership.

Credentials:

  • Kyoshi, 8th Degree Black Belt in Japanese Ju Jutsu
  • Renshi Shihan, 5th Degree Black Belt in Shorinji-ryu Japanese karate
  • Master, Ko Ryu (Japanese weapons arts)
  • Professor, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
  • Master Instructor, Dutch-style Muay Thai

Instructors include:

  • Japanese Martial Arts: Soke Nakasaki, Iwao Tomatsu, Alex Heyman, KA Shakoor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Travis Shaddox, Marcio Simas, Ricardo De La Riva, Beto Nunes, Relson Gracie, Phil Cardella, Robert Drysdale
  • Muay Thai: Stefan Butin Bik, Bobby Robare
Mat Life Training Center Google five star review - Miranda Haire

Miranda Haire

My entire family is apart of this gym, so I am there 5-6 days a week and it is amazing. I really like the coaches and the atmosphere. I am constantly learning new things while also getting an amazing workout. Plus I have had the best massage of my life here. The masseuse literally fixed a knee issue I was having with a single session. Would highly RECOMMEND!

Mat Life Training Center Google five star review - Elias Medrano

Elias Medrano

Have been attending martial art classes here for well over a month now. And not once did I feel disappointed, cheated, or left out. Would highly recommend!

Mat Life Training Center Google five star review - Jorge Pino

Jorge Pino

I strongly encourage people to come here. If you want to be put into the test and get out of your comfort zone, and at the same time have a nice experience getting to your goals, this is the place for you. Super friendly and goal oriented toward students.

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