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Meet Giuseppe Aliotta Head Instructor at West Coast Martial Arts Academy, ADL Center 2140

Giuseppe Aliotta, a distinguished multi-style martial artist, has made a significant impact on the martial arts community. With over thirty-five years of experience and numerous competitions, Giuseppe has sparred, grappled, and competed with high-level professionals nationwide. Beyond his accomplishments as a competitor, Giuseppe is a dedicated teacher who has nurtured martial arts champions at local, state, and national levels. He strongly believes in the transformative power of martial arts for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

With nearly four decades of martial arts practice and over two decades of teaching experience, Sifu Giuseppe Aliotta is passionate about empowering the youth in our community to lead healthy, positive lives. As a mentor, he takes pride in guiding adult students on their martial arts journey.

Giuseppe Aliotta began his martial arts journey in 1978 in Long Island, New York, studying boxing, wrestling, and various martial arts disciplines such as Shaolin Kung Fu Tiger Claw Method, which he trained under the legendary Grandmaster Wai Hong, and Shaolin Hawaiian Kempo under Sijo Sonny Gascon, Grandmaster Stephen B. Demasco, and Master Bradford Namahoe. Throughout his youth, he competed in various martial arts, boxing, and kickboxing events, graduating as a high school letterman. He excelled in Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling and competed as an amateur boxer and kickboxer at the Suffolk County PAL. He trained in boxing under Danny Galazia at Club Ring 32 and later under Jeff Langton at Langton’s Boxing and MMA Gym after moving to the West Coast. Introduction to Erik Paulson's STX and CSW programs through his younger brother, Enzo Aliotta, further enriched Giuseppe's martial arts journey, significantly enhancing his overall skillset.

Throughout his martial arts journey, Giuseppe has positively impacted the lives of countless students. He actively teaches at his headquarters in Encinitas, California, and also makes appearances at his sister school in the Rancho Bernardo/4S Ranch area. Despite his focus on shaping champions for life, he continues to actively study martial arts daily with some of the world's top practitioners.

Notable Achievements:

• Master Instructor level Certification under Legendary Tiger Claw Grandmaster Wai Hong
• 8th Degree Black belt, Shaolin Hawaiian Kempo Jiu Jitsu under Sijo Sonny Gascon, Grandmaster Stephen B. Demasco, and Master Bradford Namahoe
• 1st Degree Black Belt Red Dragon Jiu Jitsu under Kyoshi Richard Spatola
• Black sash Hung Ga under Sifu Jeffery Michaels
• Purple Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Nelson Monterio
• Pekiti Tirsia under Tuhon Mike Popolizio
• Kuntao Silat under Tuhon Roberto Torres
• Coach Level 1 in "Combat Submission Wrestling" & STX Kickboxing "Savate & Muay Thai" under Sensei Erik Paulson