Wrestling Club Program
Folkstyle and Free Style
At DURO, our Wrestling Program is led by Coach Josh, a highly accomplished athlete and mentor. As a 4-time state qualifier, 3-time state place winner, and 2-time state finalist, he played a key role in securing 4 Group 1 State Championships. His national achievements include top placements at the Fargo Freestyle Nationals, Super 32, and Flonationals, finishing high school ranked among the top 5 wrestlers in the country. Now at DURO, Coach Josh brings his expertise and passion to guide the next generation of grapplers.
Designed for all ages and skill levels, our program offers small class sizes for personalized coaching that focuses on technique, strength, and mental toughness. Guest instructors further enrich the experience, bringing fresh perspectives and specialized knowledge. Rooted in DURO’s core values of community, resilience, perseverance, growth, and faith, we help wrestlers unlock their inner champion while building confidence, discipline, and technical skill—both on and off the mat.
Martial Arts Program
Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Boxing
At DURO, our Mixed Martial Arts Program offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We believe martial arts should be accessible to all, allowing you to progress at your own pace while enjoying the journey. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or challenge yourself, our program provides the perfect opportunity. Under this category, we offer Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Boxing classes, all designed to meet your unique goals.
Our small, intimate class sizes ensure you receive personalized attention from highly skilled instructors dedicated to helping you succeed. The program is further enriched by talented guest instructors who share their expertise, offering fresh perspectives and inspiring our students. At DURO, we emphasize more than just physical training—we help individuals connect to their inner strength and achieve a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit. By creating an inclusive, supportive, and transformative environment, DURO’s mixed martial arts program offers an exceptional experience for all who participate.
The Origin of "Duro"
At Duro Wrestling and Martial Arts, 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.
When it came time to name our gym, the choice was clear. Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training is a tribute to the unwavering support of our founder’s parents, a testament to his journey as a young athlete, and a symbol of the resilience we aim to cultivate in every individual who walks through our doors.
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IRON SHARPENS IRON. ⚔️
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An unforgettable wrestling clinic with National Champion & UFC veteran Mark Muñoz.
Let’s Work! ❤️🔥
#Duro #Wrestling #WrestlingClinic #MMA #CombatSports
Blessed as we had the privilege of hosting New Jersey’s first-ever SportsLife Clinic! 🙏🏼
First and foremost, all glory belongs to God. Without Him, none of this would have been possible. This day was another reminder to trust His plan, follow where He leads, and use the gifts He has given us to serve others.
A huge thank-you to our clinician, Mark Muñoz @mark_munoz for leading an incredible clinic and closing the day by sharing his powerful testimony. Mark reminded us that “your life experiences shape and mold you into who you become,” and shared the truth found in 1 John 5:12: “Whoever has the Son has life.”
Thank you to Carl Perry for helping facilitate the clinic and making this experience possible, and to The MAP Foundation @themapfoundationinc for generously sponsoring the event.
I’m especially grateful for my pastor and mentor, Pastor Rob, whose guidance, encouragement, and connections played such an important role, not only in bringing this event together, but also throughout my life.
Thank you to fellow SportsLife leader Mike Awad, along with Coaches Xavier Peña and Tanner Peake, for giving their time and helping make the day run smoothly.
Thank you to NexLevel Fitness in Flemington for opening its doors to us, with a special thank-you to my friend Luke Cruver @lukruver part owner and trainer, for helping provide us with such a great space.
We’re also incredibly grateful to Sonny’s Coaches Corner @sonnyscoachescorner for allowing us to use their wrestling mats for the clinic!
Lastly, thank you to every athlete, parent, family member, coach, and supporter who came out. Your presence and support are what made this day so special.
I’m truly grateful and blessed to continue working alongside SportsLife, using the sport of wrestling as a vehicle to impact lives and share something greater. We’re already looking forward to next year—this is only the beginning!
Rooted in Faith. Driven by Passion. ✝️
Quick feet. Calm mind. Use these drills to help build up your footwork! ⚔️
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3 point cone drill- side to side shuffling with stance reset for agility endurance and timing
one cone resistance drill- builds endurance, control and muscle memory for keeping a solid stance while stepping and pivoting
shift drill- building agitlity, endurance, balance and timing while shifting stance to stance fighting in midrange
side step/ back step- creates small angles for counters and defense while fighting inside or miderange
1st Annual DURO Beach Day! 🏖️
Grateful for this community and everyone who came out to spend the day with us this is what it’s truly about.
Back to work this week!
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#DURO
The clinch is where balance, control, and technique come together. 🥊
Working the fundamentals in Muay Thai every Saturday at 9am. ⚔️
🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
We have added ANOTHER opportunity to train kickboxing!
DURO now has a NEW Wednesday morning KB class with @returnofthatwhitehair at 7:30am 🥊⚔️
Which means that there are now FIVE opportunities per week to train kickboxing ⚔️💥
#kickboxing #mma #newjersey #nj #fight
All in a days work.
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Youth/MS Wrestling at 5:30pm
Jiu Jitsu at 7pm
Boxing tonight at 8pm.💪
2nd Place Team Finish at NUWAY Nationals🥈
Proud is an understatement.
We brought a group that competed with heart, represented DURO the right way, and came home with a 2nd place team finish.
Every athlete who stepped on the mat this week gave everything they had, and that’s all we can ask for.
I wasn’t able to get pictures of everyone who competed throughout the week, but know this… we’re proud of every single one of you. Whether this was your week or not, your willingness to compete, grow, and challenge yourself is what this sport is all about.
Huge shoutout to @coach_rhys , who flew to Fargo to coach some of our girls and then came straight back to NUWAY without missing a beat. That’s the kind of passion and commitment that defines our coaching staff.
That’s really the culture we’re building at DURO. We love wrestling. We love the process. We love watching young athletes grow—not just as wrestlers, but as people.
Most importantly, we’re grateful to God for every opportunity He gives us to step onto the mat, compete, learn, and use this sport for His glory. Win or lose, we’re blessed to do what we love.
On to the next one. 💪
#DUROWrestling #RootedInFaith #DrivenByPassion #NUWAY
🏆 DURO’s FIRST AMATEUR MMA CHAMPION! 🏆
Weeks of hard work. Countless rounds. Early mornings. Late nights. Sacrifices that nobody sees.
Tonight it all paid off.
LETS GO @ramy.1x
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