Mr. Ilyadis has over 17 years of martial arts and comes from a family of life-long martial artist.

He is certified in Jeet Kune Do under Jerry Poteet, a first-generation student of Bruce Lee and certified under second generation student Sifu Lamar Davis II in Jun Fan/ Jeet Kune Do.

He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York at Albany.

George also works as a Wellness Educator for Capital District Physicians Health Plan, where he teaches Women’s Self Defense Classes, Kung Fu for Kids Training Camps and is in charge of the Kid Power Program.

He applies the principles of Jeet Kune Do not only as martial artist - but as a teacher, business owner and student of life.

Always on a path for continuous improvement he seeks out and furthers his education with world-class martial artists such as:

Gokor Chivichian – Founder of Hayastan Grappling and trainer to numerous UFC champions.

Richard Ryan – Founder of Dynamic Combat and featured columnist for Black Belt Magazine

Emin Boztepe – Founder of Emin Boztepe Martial Arst System and World renowned Wing Tsun expert

Patrick Strong – First Generation Bruce Lee student of the Seattle Era.

"The Martial Arts and Philisophy of Jeet Kune Do has had a great impact on my life – I’ve lost over 100 lbs, gained an unshakeable level of self confidence, the ability to defend myself and the discipline to enhance my level health and well being. My purpose is to give you the same benefits I’ve had in the martial arts"– George Ilyadis

Mr. Sanzo has been training and competing in grappling arts since the age of 5. He is one of the first people to introduce Gracie Jujitsu (under Renzo Gracie) in the Capital District in the early 90’s. He has been practicing and teaching Brazilian Jujitsu and Submission Wrestling for over 17 years.

Mr. Sanzo has had the unique opportunity to train under numerous individuals involved in different forms of grappling arts(Wrestling, Judo & Jujitsu) as well as people who competed and trained mixed martial arts. Recently he has implemented the teaching and training methods of Marcelo Garcia.

Nick is constantly striving for self improvement and knowledge in the martial arts. He currently teaches Integrated Grappling Solutions at the Academy as well as the Grappling aspect of our Kung Fu for Kids Program. He is happily married and is the proud father of four children and works full time as a physical therapist.

"I love teaching men, women and children the mental and physical aspects of the martial arts. Martial arts has helped develop me into the person that I have become today, husband, father, physical therapist and teacher."– Nick Sanzo

Renzo Gracie - Is a world famous lifelong practitioner of Brazilian Jujitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Trainer of numerous highly ranked Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Marcelo Garcia - 7 Time Abu Dhabi Champion and American Top Teams Head grappling instructor