All ages and skill levels welcome. Don't hesitate - join our family of champions TODAY! Will DaSilva, owner and primary instructor of DaSilva's Karate, used to own multiple karate schools and was a national competitor in several martial arts tournament circuits. Mr. DaSilva is now opening his doors in downtown Rutland, Vermont at the historic Dana Center! DaSilva is a sixth degree master black bel
t in Karakenpo/Escrima. He is also a fifth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. The current training sessions will consist of a mixed martial arts curriculum focused mostly on Tae Kwon Do and Karakempo/Escrima. Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that emphasizes kicking, striking and blocking. Karakempo is an eclectic system that emphasizes on the use of hand techniques in the striking and trapping range as well as the Phillipino style of Kaboran Escrima (stick fighting) and the use of blades. Since he was eleven years old, Mr. DaSilva has studied under Master Wade Vierra, who is an eighth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a black belt in Gracie Jujitsu and an accomplished full contact fighter. DaSilva studied Karakempo/Escrima with Master Edward Bansuelo, who is an eighth degree black belt in Karakempo/Escrima. At our new location, DaSilva's Karate will also offer classes in various martial art disciplines, as well as other fitness classes. We are excited to bring you jiu jitsu, yoga, pilates, and boxing along with our karate program. Don't hesitate to reach out - come join our family of champions today!