Renshi Livan Concepcion is the martial arts Program Director for our school. Renshi livan is currently the only Martial Arts Instructor within the Greater Florida City / City of Homestead area that holds a valid Florida Department of Education Teaching License. He holds a fourth degree Black Belt in Black Lotus Ju-Jitsu and a second degree black belt in Black Lotus Ju-Jitsu and a second degree black belt in Atemi Ryu Ju-Jitsu. He has studied and holds rank in approximately eleven other styles and systems. He along with the school are sanctioned by the Professional Martial Arts Association (PMA), the Florida Black Belt Association (FBBA), and the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA).

Mrs. Mercedes Alonso, is the After School Care & Summer Program Director, she has over 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood education where she holds an associates degree. She is accredited to teach APPLE and NAYCE curriculum and personally holds a National Child Development Associates Credential (CDA).

Through Renshi Livan’s former employment and involvement with the University of Miami, the Florida Governor’s Office, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Drug Free Youth in Town (D.F.Y.I.T), Miami Dade County Public Schools, Bay Point Schools, and Youth Crime Watch of America, the American Ju-Jitsu Center will be one day a pillar of community involvement in our area and abroad. Renshi Livan has been recognized as a formidable authority in the area of youth community involvement and service. He recently authored the an Actions Project Manual of Youth Crime Watch of America an international organization who’s mission is to prevent youth violence throughout the world.

The main form of martial arts that is taught at American Ju-Jitsu center Inc. is Black Lotus Ju-Jitsu. Black Lotus Ju-Jitsu is a form of Ju-Jitsu which has been developed and endorsed by various other art forms, systems, federations, organizations and sanctioning bodies. This system also has direct influences from Aikido, American Karate, Boxing, USA GoJu Ryu, Judo, Ken-Jitsu, Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, Traditional Japanese Weapons, and Wrestling. This art overcomes the differences in strength and size.

When performed correctly Ju-Jtsu techniques require no undue effort. Anyone who can lift approximately sixteen (16) pounds, be they young or old, male or female, can learn the art.