Master Anthony martial arts journey begin at the early age of 9 years old. For the past 40 years, Master Anthony has crossed trained extensively in many martial art styles including; Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Karate, Kyokushinkai Karate, Shito-Ryu Karate, Kenpo-Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Israeli self-defense, Weapons, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Shaolin Five Animal Kung Fu, Escrima, Hapkido, Muay Thai, Tang Soo Do, Jeet Kune Do, Judo, Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Silat, Wrestling & Boxing. He has earned Black Belts in 6 different martial art styles. Master Anthony has had the honor to train with many Martial Art Legends, World Champions and Olympians. He has produced many Champions in the martial arts and in Life. He is one of the most diverse martial arts instructors today. He has spent his entire life mastering martial arts from many places like, Korea, Japan, China, Thailand and Brazil. He has a true understanding of mixed martial arts. His speciality is innovating and integrating martial art techniques.
As the Head instructor of Blue Dragon Martial Arts, his mission is to inspire positive changes in his students lives, by empowering them to achieve a healthier, happier, and more productive life through the martial arts.
40 YEARS OF WORLD CLASS MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
- 8th Degree Black Belt
- Black Belt or Equivalent: Tang Soo Do, Shotokan Karate-Do, Japenese Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo-Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Wing Chun Kung Fu and American Kickboxing
- Taekwondo - 35 years
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling - 20 years
- Judo 2 years
- Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Under Andrea Galvao, Team ATOS
- Awarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt under Eduardo Telles Moriera.
- Has been in the ring with some of the "Best Fighters in the World"
- Weapons Instructor - Specialize in Sword, knives, Sticks and Environmental Survival
- 2x Junior Olympic Champion
- Extreme Martial Arts Instructor
- Boxing Instructor - 30 years
- Muay Thai Instructor - 28 years
- Law Enforcement Personal Instructor
- Combative Martial Arts Instructor
- Certified Instructor Under the Kukkiwon & World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
- Producer of "Top Competition Team"
- One of Top Academies 2012, 2013, 2014 With 8 Student's Rated In The Nation
- Produced Over 350 National Champions, 25 World Champions, 18 State Champions
- Comes from American Kickboxing Academy of San Jose Ca., (AKA) rated top 5 academy on the planet, home of UFC Champion, Cain Velasquez
- Was the Original Member of the Legendary"Team Shamrock Fight Team"1998, Former UFC Champion and MMA Legend, Frank Shamrock
- Some Of The UFC Fighters He Has Trained With; MMA AND UFC Legend Frank Shamrock, Cung Le, "Crazy" Bob Cook (Former Teammate), Brain Johnson, Anderson "Spider" Silva, Tito Ortiz, Dan Henderson, Matt Hughes and Chuck "Iceman" Liddell and long time friend , Javier "Thunder" Mendez (Owner AKA & Head Trainer Of Heavyweight UFC Champion, Cain Velasquez)
- Has Appeared On "San Diego Fox 5" and "Real TV"
- Certified Occupational Therapist, Specializes In Child Development
- Has Taught Over 6,000 Students
- Has Produced Over 200 Black Belts
- Hall Of Fame Inductee
- Awarded "Who's Who Honors"
- He has Trained in Thailand and Philippines
- Being a Master of Korean, Japenese, Chinese and Other Martial Art systems, he has created and a develop his own unique system with his own signature techiques. He is known for his innovative and diverse techniques.
- Instructor Of The Year Award
- Inspirational Seminar Speaker On Anti Bullying For Schools
- Creator Of "Kick For Kindness Club" For Elementary Schools
- Developer Of After School Programs At 15 Different Elementary Schools
- "Because of His Diverse Experience, Master Caravelli is One of The Top Martial Artist Around Today", According To, "Black Belt Magazine" Writer, Floyd Burk
- "According to late Grandmaster of the Danzan-Ryu Jujustu system, Sig Kufferath 10th Degree and most senior student of Professor Henry S. Okazaki, Master Caravelli "Has some of the fastest and most exsplosive hands he had ever seen ".
Some accomplishments include:
- 2018 Ranked #1 in the World by IBJJF in NOGI in Brown Belt M5 Division
- Double Gold 2018 IBJJF Dalllas Fall Open Championships
- SJJIF 2018 World Champion NOGI
- SJJIF 2018 World Champion GI SILVER MEDAL
- IBJJF 2018 NOGI World Champion
- IBJJF 2018 NOGI World Championships Open Division BRONZE MEDAL
- IBJJF World Nogi Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- Tokyo Open IBJJF Championship 2018 - 1st Place Brown Belt Middle Weight M5
- Tokyo Open IBJJF Championship 2018 - 1st Place Medium Heavy M5
- Master International IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship Asia 2018 - 2nd Place Open Class Division M5
- Master International IBJJF Jiu-jitsu Championship Asia 2018 - 1st Place Medium Heavy M5
- 1st Place Open Class Division M5
- IBJJF 2018 Euopean Championships Bronze Medal
- 2017 Ranked #1 in the WORLD by IBJJF in Gi Brown Belt M5 Division
- SJJIF 2017 World Champion Nogi Gold Medal
- SJJIF 2017 World Champion Gi Silver Medal
- IBJJF 2017 Long Beach Championships Gold Medal
- IBJJF 2017 Long Beach Championships Absolute Division Silver Medal
- 2x IBJJF American Nationals Champion No-Gi /Gi
- Pan American Chamapion Silver Medallist
- 2x IBJJF No-gi World Champion Silver Medallist
- Double Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF San Jose Spring Open Champion
- Double Gold No-Gi 2017 IBJJF San Jose Spring Open Champion
- Double Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF Long Beach Open Champion
- Gold Absolute Division IBJJF 2017 Japanese Nationals Champion
- Silver IBJJF 2017 Japanese Nationals Champion
- Gold 2017 Houston Spring Open Champion
- Double Gold No-Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Spring Open Champion
- Gold Absolute Division Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Spring Open Champion
- Silver Medallist Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Spring Open Champion
- Double Gold No-Gi 2017 IBJJF Miami Summer Open Champion
- Double Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF Miami Summer Open Champion
- Gold No-Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Summer Open Champion
- Silver Absolute Division No-Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Summer Open Champion
- Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Summer Open Champion
- Silver Absolute Division Gi 2017 IBJJF New York Summer Open Champion
- Double Gold No-Gi 2017 Austin Summer Open Champion
- Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF Austin Summer Open Champion
- Double Gold 2017 IBJJF Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Japan
- Double Gold Gi 2017 IBJJF Dallas Fall Intl. Open Championship
- Double Gold No-Gi 2017 IBJJF Dallas Fall Intl. Open Championship
