At Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training, the name “Duro” carries a deeper, personal significance. It began with the encouraging voice of our co-founder’s mother, who, during his early wrestling days, would cheer “Duro Joshua, Duro!” – a rallying cry that resonated with strength, resilience, and endurance.

“Duro,” meaning “hard” or “durable” in Spanish, became a mantra that guided Josh through the rigors of youth wrestling, high school and college competitions, and eventually, MMA. It was the voice of his parents, instilling him with the spirit of perseverance, that inspired him to push harder, fight stronger, and never give up.

Duro Programs

Wrestling

Youth (2nd–5th Grade)
Middle School (6th–8th Grade)
High School & College-Level
Martial Arts (All-Inclusive)
Includes access to:

Kickboxing (Coach TJ Hernandez, K-1 National Champion)
Boxing (Coach Kayla Elliott, Team USA Gold Medalist)
Muay Thai (Coach Julian Shelby)