Each year, Demian Maia holds instructor training for his affiliated academies in the U.S. This year the training was held in Miami, Florida, hosted by long time student Daniel Perez. The training went from July 9 to 13, focusing on many strategies and principles of positioning in Jiu-jitsu. Sessions went as much as four hours with sparring or ’rolling’ included in each day. On Saturday the 13th, Demian gave a three hour seminar which over forty students attended.
In addition to the training, Demian and his manager had some news for the affiliate schools. First, they are developing an ‘affiliate rank system’ for all schools in the organization. There will be four levels based on different factors, such as time in the organization, instructor ranks, and participation in affiliation training. ZenQuest has been placed at ’Gold’ level, which is one step away from the top tier of Platinum. Demian also stated that he is winding down his MMA career soon and has begun to focus more on his affiliations, traveling for seminars, and producing instructional books and videos.
Thanks to Professor Daniel Perez for hosting this year’s training; and Professor Demian for another incredible experience on the mat!
In addition to the training, Demian and his manager had some news for the affiliate schools. First, they are developing an ‘affiliate rank system’ for all schools in the organization. There will be four levels based on different factors, such as time in the organization, instructor ranks, and participation in affiliation training. ZenQuest has been placed at ’Gold’ level, which is one step away from the top tier of Platinum. Demian also stated that he is winding down his MMA career soon and has begun to focus more on his affiliations, traveling for seminars, and producing instructional books and videos.
Thanks to Professor Daniel Perez for hosting this year’s training; and Professor Demian for another incredible experience on the mat!
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