Saad and Suay Al-Aziz

Saad Al-Aziz is a certified black belt by both the IBJJF and FJJ Rio. Saad is a longtime student of 8th degree Coral belt Luiz Palhares and received his 2nd degree on his black belt recently from Master Palhares. Saad earned a black belt in Hapkido from Jung Bai Lee in 2002. In addition, he holds a Masters of Health Administration degree from Baylor University. Saad recently retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander after having served for 33 years for our country.

Suay Al-Aziz received her black belt from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu pioneer Luiz Palhares who is an 8th degree coral belt. She holds the distinction of beings one of only two females to ever be promoted by Master Palhares to black belt. Suay is a black belt in Judo and holds a Level 3 Ginastica Natural instructor certification from Ginastica Natural founder Alvaro Romano. Suay holds an Associate of Arts degree from Central Texas College. She is a highly sought after instructor for ladies self-defense classes as well as Ginastica Natural and has taught many classes and seminars in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Illinois and Texas. Suay is also an Ambassador for the Girls in Gis organization and frequently travels with them teaching seminars. In addition, she is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served for 9 years honorably.