Master Instructor Curbelo (Master C)

Founder of the Mountain Martial Arts system. Master Level Instructor, Head Instructor and Academy Owner!

Other Information: Master C has been studying and practicing Martial Arts for over 36 years. Inspired by the Bruce Lee Movies, the television series Kung fu and encouraged to learn to defend himself from the violence on the streets of NY City, he began training at the age of 11 on the roof top of his apartment building with other local Martial Artists.  Master C kept his training a secret so not to attract the local bullies. Much to his surprise, after he began training the street thugs no longer bothered him. This was Master C's first true lesson of the power of Martial Art Training. Master C has studied, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Jiu Jitsu, and Tai Chi.

My Point of View as A Martial Artist of 36 yrs.
" Our bodies must be strong, enduring and flexible. Our Mind focused and totally Aware, and Our spirit Relentlessly Energizing."

  On March 15th 2008 Master Curbelo was inducted in the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Master Curbelo's nomination for the hall of fame, submitted by a prior inductee, was accepted by the board of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. With seminars starting Friday evening and the weekend ending with the induction ceremony, Master Curbelo found himself among martial artists with 40, 50 and 60+ yrs of training, experience and love for the Arts. Meeting and training with Shonie Carter, 6 time Mixed Martial Arts World Champion, was a highlight of his weekend. Master C also received a Doctorate of Martial Arts Philosophy Ph.D. from the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies. "Its an Honor to be inducted, receive a doctorate for 36 yrs of dedication and be with so many true Masters." Master Curbelo

   Honors                          Michael Curbelo, Shonie Carter, 6 time Champ,  and Master Curbelo