About Boynton Beach Martial Arts Academy: The Lineage

Our Vision at Boynton Beach Martial Arts Academy, we bridge the gap between ancient discipline and modern street survival. We provide the men, women, and families of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach with the most effective, high-efficiency self-defense training available in South Florida.

We don’t just teach martial arts—we preserve a lineage of elite combat efficiency. Our curriculum is rooted deeply in the teachings of Paul Vunak, the founder of Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS) and a direct student of the legendary Dan Inosanto, Direct student of Bruce Lee.

Our academy is led by GM Pedro Rodriguez, a world-class martial artist with an unparalleled pedigree. By combining the Golden Goose curriculum with the RAT (Rapid Assault Tactics) system and GM Rodriguez's extensive expertise, we offer a self-defense experience that is both authentic and devastatingly effective.

The Credentials of GM Pedro Rodriguez:

• 9th Dan Hapkido (Grandmaster Status)
• Senior Instructor, Jeet Kune Do (PFS/Paul Vunak Lineage)
• 5th Dan Nihon Jiu Jitsu
• 3rd Dan Combat Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts)
• Black Sash Wing Chun

Most martial arts schools teach "sport," but in the streets of South Florida, you need survival. At Boynton Beach Martial Arts Academy, GM Rodriguez utilizes the Golden Goose & RAT System—the same curriculum taught to Navy SEAL Team 6 and the FBI—to provide:

• Authentic Instruction: No "watered-down" techniques. You receive the raw, refined tools of the Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) system.
• A Local Commitment: We are a pillar of the Boynton/Delray corridor. From Atlantic Avenue to Congress, we are dedicated to making our neighborhoods the safest places for families and professional women to live.
• The Golden Goose Philosophy: We believe self-defense shouldn't take ten years to learn. We help our students achieve functional safety in a fraction of the time.

 "With over four decades of martial arts mastery, I have seen how the Golden Goose system transforms lives. It’s about the confidence that comes from knowing you can handle any situation. Whether you are a mom in Boynton or a professional in Delray, I am here to ensure you walk in peace."— GM Pedro Rodriguez