Who is Jim Esposito?
It is a privilege to train under Sifu Barry Jenkins and Sifu Paul Vunak and with such accomplished martial arts as my fellow Descendents of the Masters (DOMs). It is an extreme honor to have been awarded the rank of Full Instructor by Sifu Paul Vunak and to have been promoted to East Coast Regional Director for Progressive Fighting Systems.
Jim started studying martial arts as a teenager, and then again as a young adult with Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. It wasn’t until later in life that he began to study more seriously, with self-defense as his goal. He studied Tracy’s Kenpo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sifu Barry Jenkins. After earning a Black Belt, Jim was certified as an instructor in the Kenpo system and taught adult’s, teen’s and children’s classes for several years.
To complement his training and his ability to train others, Jim pursued and obtained a certification in personal training through the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (N.E.S.T.A.), in order to gain a better understanding of the physiology surrounding muscle movement, growth and flexibility. For several years, Jim owned and operated a gym which combined his knowledge and love for martial arts with cardiovascular fitness in a circuit training environment, and served as personal trainer for various clients.
Jim was reunited with his good friend and mentor, Senior Full Instructor Sifu Barry Jenkins, in November 2013 and immediately began studying Contemporary Jeet Kune Do under Progressive Fighting Systems of Virginia. It quickly became clear to Jim that this system of self-defense was easy to learn, practical and extremely effective from the very first day. Jim has since been promoted to Full Instructor and is honored to be entrusted with the privilege of teaching Jeet Kune Do under the lineage of Sifu Paul Vunak, Guru Dan Inosanto and the master himself, Bruce Lee.
Jim has developed and teaches a conditioning class twice each week which utilizes popular martial arts training methods to build flexibility, core strength and endurance. Using jump ropes, striking pads and isometric exercises, this one hour class has actually helped students to supplement their training and/or drop 30+ pounds.
Altogether Sifu Jim Esposito has been involved in the martial arts for almost two decades. He has earned a Full Instructor Certification in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do, a first degree black belt in Tracy's Kenpo, a fourth degree black belt in Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu, and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition, Sifu Esposito is an accomplished conditioning coach. He has the knowledge to bring out the best in his students. Whether a complete novice, or experienced martial artist, Sifu Esposito can take you to the next level.
To schedule an appointment and discuss training with Jim, please call 757-550-1201 or e-mail suffolkmartialartist@gmail.com.
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Instructor Training Courses
If you are interested in becoming a certified instructor in Jeet Kune Do and part of the lineage to Bruce Lee, please E-Mail Barry Jenkins at pfsblj@gmail.com or call 757-724-6653.
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Warrior Martial Arts
5224 Indian River Road, Suite 105
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
pfsblj@gmail.com
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757-672-6731
HOURS of OPERATION
Monday
Children's Kenpo 5:30PM-6:00PM
Adult Kenpo 6:00PM-7:00PM
BJJ/Shootfighting 7:00PM-8:00PM
Tuesday
Adult BJJ 4:00PM-5:00PM
Children's BJJ 6:00PM-6:30PM
Adult Jeet Kune Do 6:30PM-7:30PM
Shootfighting 7:30PM-8:15PM
BJJ 8:15PM-9:00PM
Wednesday
Children's Kenpo 5:30PM-6:00PM
Adult Kenpo 6:00PM-7:00PM
BJJ/Shootfighting 7:00-8:00PM
Thursday
Adult BJJ 4:00PM-5:00PM
Children's Kenpo 5:00PM-5:30PM
Children's BJJ 6:00PM-6:30PM
Adult Jeet Kune Do 6:30PM-7:30PM
Shootfighting 7:30PM-8:15PM
BJJ 8:15PM-9:00PM
Friday
Private Lesson Appointments
BJJ/Shootfighting :00PM-8:00PM
Saturday
Adult Kenpo 9:00AM-10:00AM
Children's BJJ 10:00AM-10:30AM
Children's Kenpo 10:30AM-11:00AM
Adult Jeet Kune Do 11:00AM-12:00PM
Shootfighting 12:00PM-1:00PM
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