Train with the Best Jiu-Jitsu Instructors in Lantana, FL
At The Way Martial Arts in Lantana, Florida, we believe great results come from great guidance. That’s why our academy is led by UFC fighters, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions, and elite coaches with real experience on the mat and in competition.
Here in Lantana, FL, you’ll train in a structured, ego-free environment designed for adults of all levels — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners — with a clear focus on safe progression, confidence, and real-world Jiu-Jitsu.
Herbert “The Blaze” Burns
Founder & Head Coach | UFC Fighter | No-Gi World Champion
Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lantana with a UFC-level coach.
With over 20 years of Jiu-Jitsu experience, Herbert Burns brings a standard of technical excellence rarely found in local martial arts schools. As Head Coach of The Way Martial Arts in Lantana, he ensures every BJJ and No-Gi class follows a proven system focused on real evolution, pressure control, and confidence.
Despite his elite background as a UFC fighter and No-Gi World Champion, Herbert maintains an ego-free culture, making our academy welcoming for beginners, adults returning to training, and women stepping onto the mat for the first time.
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Joe Cianciotto
Co-Founder | BJJ Black Belt | MMA Coach
Smarter training. Clear progression. Real results.
Joe Cianciotto is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and MMA coach who brings structure and strategy to every class. As co-founder of The Way Martial Arts in Lantana, his focus is helping students understand why techniques work — building timing, discipline, and fight IQ.
From fundamentals to advanced concepts, Joe ensures your training in Lantana, Florida is efficient, applicable, and free of unnecessary complexity.
Korey Maguire
BJJ Black Belt | Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Build a strong Jiu-Jitsu foundation in Lantana — step by step.
Korey Maguire specializes in teaching fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the right way. His clear instruction and attention to detail make him ideal for adults who want to learn safely, build confidence, and progress consistently.
If you’re looking for BJJ classes in Lantana, FL with a strong emphasis on fundamentals and long-term growth, Korey’s classes deliver exactly that.
Jose Cadavid
BJJ Black Belt | Pan No-Gi Champion
High-level No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu in Lantana, FL. For students focused on No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu performance, Jose Cadavid brings championship-level expertise. As a Pan No-Gi Champion, he teaches advanced concepts with structure and clarity, helping students improve timing, transitions, and control under pressure.
Train No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu in Lantana with the mindset and precision of a true competitor.
André Fialho
UFC Veteran | Kickboxing Instructor
Kickboxing in Lantana with real UFC experience.
André Fialho brings the experience of competing in UFC and Bellator directly to our striking program. His kickboxing classes focus on technique, conditioning, and confidence, always prioritizing safety and control.
If you’re searching for kickboxing classes in Lantana, Florida, taught by a UFC veteran, this is where experience meets structure.
Wendel “Cobra” Rocha
Kickboxing & MMA Instructor
Striking, conditioning, and confidence — built with purpose.
With a background in Kickboxing, Capoeira, and MMA, Wendel Rocha delivers high-energy classes that improve movement, conditioning, and striking fundamentals.
His sessions are designed to help students leave stronger, more confident, and technically sharper every time.
