The family feel of this Brazilian-based martial arts academy comes from the top down. "My intention is to provide top service to the customer, but more importantly to be a family environment so people can work out and enjoy the atmosphere," said Brazilian, fifth degree black belt and owner Fernando Yamasaki. The business began in Brazil in 1945; Yamasaki opened in the United States fifteen years ago. The main sports of the 8,000 square foot Academy are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.