Welcome to The Way Martial Arts, home to some of the most elite martial arts instructors in South Florida. Whether you’re in Lantana, Lake Worth, or nearby communities like Boynton Beach and Palm Springs, our world-class coaches are here to guide your journey—whether you’re a complete beginner or a competitive athlete.
Meet the experts behind our success and discover what makes our academy a reference in discipline, respect, and performance.
With over 20 years of experience, Herbert is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and active UFC athlete. Founder of The Way Martial Arts, he’s known for high-level grappling, discipline, and personalized coaching.
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Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Andre Pederneiras > Rafael Fofitio Barros > Herbert Burns
Joe is known for his strategic mindset and hybrid training. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in blending Jiu-Jitsu with MMA training and is a direct black belt under Jorge Santiago.
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Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Ricardo Liborio > Jorge Santiago > Joe Cianciotto
Korey brings over 15 years of experience and teaches with a structured, fundamentals-first approach. He helps students build a strong technical base in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of Herbert Burns.
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Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Andre Pederneiras > Rafael Fofitio Barros > Herbert Burns > Korey Maguire
Jose began his journey in 2011 and earned his Black Belt after dominating in both Gi and NoGi formats. With a focus on competition-level skills, he brings a high-performance mindset to every class.
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Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Crolin Gracie > Jorge Popovitch > Pablo Popovitch > AJ Sousa > Jose Cadavid
Tial brings over 25 years of martial arts experience, blending striking techniques with MMA fundamentals. A ONE Championship fighter and coach at Kill Cliff FC, he delivers powerful, practical instruction for all levels.
Wendel combines dynamic movement and striking power through Kickboxing, Capoeira, and MMA. His championship experience and pressure-focused style bring intensity and precision to each session.
At The Way Martial Arts, our instructors don’t just teach techniques—they build champions, instill confidence, and foster community. Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, competition, or personal growth, you’ll be guided by coaches who live and breathe martial arts.
From Lantana to Lake Worth, Boynton Beach to Palm Springs, students of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
