Master Alex Alamul has studied martial arts for the past 35 years. He is one of the top instructors of our time who has dedicated all his life to this sport. He has had many achievements throughout his career and has had several schools in several countries. He is not only a national instructor, but also an international instructor. He has earned his belts and degrees from the greatest masters of all time. Throughout his teaching experiences, he has taught many communities, police forces. Army gorillas, public and private school and have owned his own schools in the U.S. and abroad.

Master Alamul is a Sixth-Degree Black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is also a member of many organizations and has won numerous awards, such as;

Jose is a 3rd degree Black Belt and has studied Taekwondo under Master Alex Alamul since 1986.
He is the head Instructor at Marin Martial Arts in San Rafael and Sidekick.

• 3 time Middle Weight California Gold Medal winner
• Silver Medal 1996 National Kickboxing Championship
• 2001 US Open Heavy Weight Champion in Las Vegas, Nevada

Head Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor at Sidekick-Fitness, Sensei Tom Cissro, has practiced martial arts his entire life starting at age 10. He earned his Black Belt in Shotokan Karate at the early age of 16. He has also studied Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing.

Furthermore, for the last 14 years, he has focused on the gentle, effective ground fighting art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. A very accomplished practitioner, Tom has earned the rank of Brown Belt. He is very dedicated and passionate to the advancement of himself and his students of men, women, and children in this fine Martial Art.

His two sons are also involved and train the fine art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well.