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. 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. Here, "Duro" embodies the essence of our mission: to build not just physical strength, but the enduring spirit of perseverance, resilience, and excellence. We're not just training athletes; we're cultivating champions in sport and in life, grounded in the values of hard work, faith, and community. We invite you to join us on this journey, to find your "Duro," your strength, amidst the challenges and to carry it with you, just as our founder has, through every walk of life. Welcome to Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training, where every shout of "Duro!" is a step towards achieving your greatest potential. When I first stepped onto the wrestling mat at the tender age of 5, my mother, unfamiliar with the sport’s intricacies, found her own unique way to support me. Her rallying cry, “Duro Joshua, Duro!” echoed not just in the gym but throughout my life. “Duro,” meaning “hard” or “durable” in Spanish, became a mantra, a reminder of the perseverance and tenacity required not just in wrestling but in every challenge life presents. This word, and the spirit it encapsulates, followed me from my early days in youth wrestling through the rigorous competitions of high school and college, and into the arena of MMA where I compete today. Through every match, every victory, and every defeat, the echoes of “Duro” have been a constant companion, a voice rising above the crowd, urging me to push harder, fight stronger, and never give up. It was the voice of my mother, and later, my father too, infusing me with the strength to persevere. Thus, when the time came to name our gym, the choice was clear. Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training is more than a name; it’s a tribute to the unwavering support of my parents, a testament to the journey of a young athlete who found his strength in their words, and a symbol of the resilience we aim to instill in every individual who walks through our doors. Here, Duro embodies the essence of our mission: to build not just physical strength, but the enduring spirit of perseverance, resilience, and excellence. It’s a promise to our community—to challenge, nurture, and exceed limits, inspired by a simple word that carries a lifetime of motivation and memories. Why Duro? Because here, we’re not just training athletes. We’re cultivating champions in sport and in life, grounded in the values of hard work, faith, and community. We invite you to join us on this journey, to find your “Duro,” your strength, amidst the challenges and to carry it with you, just as I have, through every walk of life. Welcome to Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training. Welcome to our family, where every shout of “Duro!” is a step towards achieving your greatest potential.