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OUR IMPACT
Martial Arts training offers endless benefits to kids growing up.
Not only can it teach them useful self-defense strategies, but training in the martial arts can also instill positive life-skills like self-control and confidence. That’s why our Kids Jiu Jitsu program at Phoenix Impact is the perfect way to provide an education that will be useful for the years to come.
OUR MISSION
Here at Phoenix Impact, our mission is to develop confident leaders in our community. And that starts with our children! Our Kids Jiu Jitsu programs will help teach your child how to handle themselves with confidence and respect in every situation.
Community & Personal Growth
We are also dedicated to cultivating our community by focusing on personal growth!
Our priority extends beyond offering the best Jiu Jitsu training in Arizona. Our Kids Jiu Jitsu programs take the same life-lessons you’re teaching your child at home and applies them in a positive, safe, and fun environment where they also learn about Jiu Jitsu. With Jiu Jitsu training, parents see a difference in their child’s mental attitude, perseverance, and goal setting that carry over from the academy to every aspect of life.
Women will find no shortage of useful strategies for self-defense in our standard Jiu Jitsu programs.
Our Self-Defense programs specialize in the best ways to prepare yourself for any situation. We offer programs and seminars for women that will build confidence and self-respect in all situations. That means that all of our Jiu Jitsu classes focus on more than just providing a great workout! We guarantee that our Jiu Jitsu programs will help you learn more about yourself both mentally and physically.
Phoenix Impact was founded on the principle of personal development. With a staff of highly decorated competitors lead by Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho, we’ve developed the premier martial arts instruction of Arizona and we’re excited to share it with everyone!
We don’t just focus on building your body and self-defense strategies…
We also turn to inner growth by developing the members of our community to be leaders exemplifying respect and self-control in every aspect of life.
Through masterful instruction, integrity, and hard work, we’ve created something we’re proud of.
Mission Statement: To provide a sanctuary for at risk youth and women to rise to their potential in their community. We thrive to help you to become a better you!
Phoenix Impact provides martial arts programs for at risk youth and women with a focus of teaching and providing support for:
Anti-Bullying, Self-Defense, Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline, Good Behavior, Social Skills, Responsibility, Individual Achievement, How to Focus, How to Have Goals, Weight Control, Mental Health Growth and Support, Coordination and Motor Skills, Athletic Development.
Our Team
Board of Directors of Phoenix Impact Inc. Is a Martial Arts based 501(c) (3) Non-profit organization EIN 83-4099798
Chairman: Warren S. Abraham
Warren is a retired public servant of over 24 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has been involved in many community programs and championed programs to mentor and grow the community. Warren has been able to mentor people to rise to their potential and advocate their success to themselves and their community. He believes their is a seat for everyone, he states we just need to help you find that seat and be successful!
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Director: Priscila Menezes
Priscila has years of experience in customer service. Her goal is to always provide support and opportunity for students, staff and donors. She enjoys helping others in the pursuit of becoming a better version of themselves.
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Director: Jared L. Hochstettler
Jared started wrestling as a freshman in high school and was a four year varsity letterman, finalizing his high school career as an Arizona wrestling state champion. Since high school Jared has worked to give back to the sport by volunteering as a coach at various wrestling clubs and worked as a JV coach at his local high school. Jared still has a huge passion for wrestling and loves sharing his knowledge of the sport with others. He has done amazing coaching the Kids Jiu Jitsu Program and guiding our youth with a strong wrestling background. Jared loves training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and continues to grow his knowledge.
Head Professor: Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho
Osvaldo Augusto Moizinho is a black belt who earned his rank while training under Soul Fighters founding members. Jiu Jitsu appeared Queixinho’s life when he was 16. Queixinho flew to America. He became a professional athlete and a Jiu Jitsu Legend.
With his experience of being a champion and legend of the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu he has been a strong advocate of all people reaching their potential and becoming the best version of them self’s.
Natalia Mendonca Kids & Adult BJJ Instructor
Nathalia is a Brown Belt with one stripe.
She has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since she was a young girl under the guidance of her father and mentor Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho.
She is amazing with kids and understands how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can help children grow and reach their potential.
Her enthusiasm and positive attitude brings joy to the children she has the privilege of teaching.
Assistant Professor: Keven Carrasco
Keven is a Black Belt under Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho. Keven has been training for many years which he completed all of the youth Brazilian Belts and has continued his success as an adult and mentor to leading youth programs and adult programs. He is a world champion and highly decorated athlete. He has been a role model for others to succeed throughout his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu career.