AMJ Head instructors

AMJ Head Instructors

AMJ President & Instructor Master Israel Velez III

Master Velez was trained by Israel Velez (father) in early years (7-15 years old) . Father was raised in Newark New Jersey. He learned how to fight on the streets of Newark. In mid twenties he trained with a Goju and Tae kwon do instructor.

Master Israel Velez III is a certified Martial Arts instructor. He holds a 6th Degree blackbelt in Karate - Jujitsu , and is the founder of the Velez Jujitsu system. In addition he also holds black belts in Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Freestyle Karate, Kenpo, Kempo, Freestyle Jujitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Tae Kwon Do. In College he bench pressed 250 Lbs. for 10 reps and maxed out at 340 Lbs. He has studied and trained in all aspects of the fight game. To be a complete fighter I train in Stand up fighting, submission ,wrestling and boxing . This is what the American Modern Jujitsu style represents.
Master Israel Velez III was named 2004 Jiu Jitsu Insructor of the year by the United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance . Master Velez is also on the Board of Representatives for the United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance . Master Velez is a Representative of the International Tinh Vo Dao Federation . Master Velez is the new President of the Diversified League of Martial Artists. Master Velez has been promoted to Master in American Modern Jujitsu , Freestyle Jujitsu , Japanese Jujitsu , Tinh Vo Dao , Freestyle Karate , Mixed Martial Arts Style , Aiki Jujitsu and Karate Jujitsu .
You can view some of Master Velez 's certificates by clicking on this link http://dlma.iwarp.com/photo2.html
Master Velez is in the United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance Hall of Fame http://www.usjiujitsu.org/hall_of_fame.htm
More info on Master Velez :
Master Israel Velez III DLMA / AMJ President
I have trained in martial arts for over 20 years . I have the Rank of 6th Degree Black Belt . Here is my marital arts history . I am a black belt in too many styles to list . My highest ranks are in JUJITSU , KARATE , MIXED MARTIAL ARTS . I am also an expert in wrestling , boxing , weapons , and breaking .

Trained Under :
Israel Velez JR. My father ( Karate , wrestling , and street fighting )
Carmen Puglio ( Goju , Karate )
Michael Carmiche ( Jujitsu , Boxing )
Jeffrey Moore ( Jujitsu Home Study )
Quoc L Tran ( Tinh Vo Dao )
Paul Corrigan ( TJD Kempo Home Study )
Al Lilly ( wrestling )
Ed Graf ( mixed martial arts , judo , aikido , karate )
Frank Shamrock ( ankle locks , knee bars , heel hooks ) one lesson
Dan Severn ( wrestling ) one lesson .

DLMA , BHMA , USSJA Hall of Fame member
DLMA World Champion in Board Breaking
Golden Dragon Dojo New York: 6th degree black belt 2008

Vice President & Instructor Mike Carmiche

Sensei Carmiche is a health and physical education teacher. He holds a Master of Science degree in Health Education. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Mr. Carmiche is the co-founder of American Modern Jujitsu. He holds a 4th degree blackbelt in TJD Kempo Karate, a 3rd degreeblackbelt in Velez style Jujitsu and is a blackbelt in both Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu and Kenpo Karate. He is a certified martial arts instructor and member of the American Federation of Jujitsu. He also has obtained a brownbelt in Taekwando and Goju Karate.
Sensei Carmiche has studied various martial arts styles for over 23 years and became interesteed in combative arts as his grandfather and great uncles were professional fighters during the 1930's and 1940's.
Mr. Carmiche and his son Michael were recent 1st place champions of the Okinowan Karate Kai tournament for the self-defense demonstrations.
Sensei Carmiche is also the owner/operator of the Yoshin Ryu Combat Academy in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
more info on Sensei Carmiche :
Founder of PACK : Practical Application Combativie KickBoxing .
Created Stealin Home Sports Camps Inc .
Implemented Self defense Kickboxing class for health and Physical education ,Certifying students through AMJ.