LATEST NEWS

Aug. 12th, 2010:
Taha Mohammed Wins Gold...
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Jun. 29th, 2010:
Beverley Rapp wins gold...
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Mar. 31st, 2010:
New Warrior Way Class schedule...
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Mar. 26th, 2010:
Follow Angelo Popofski on Twitter...
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Jan. 24th, 2010:
Warrior Way Fighters Successful At XCC...
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Oct. 18th, 2009:
Picture of Kids Testing...
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Oct. 10th, 2009:
Caique seminar in November...
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Grappling tournaments coming up
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Aug. 1st, 2009:
Muay Thai seminar with Saekson Aug. 14
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Jun. 22nd, 2009:
Michigan BJJ Open September 26, 2009
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Jun. 21st, 2009:
Angelo won his KOTC fight
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Mar. 16th, 2009:
Warrior Way fighters fighting
in KOTC...
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Mar. 7th, 2009:
Caique BJJ Seminar...
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Feb. 3rd, 2009:
Angelo's fight from 1/17/09
for KOTC "Fusion"...
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Jan. 27th, 2009:
Caique seminar coming
in march...
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Jan. 21st, 2009:
BJJ and MMA News &
events...
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Jan. 5th, 2009:
Michigan BJJ Championship
Jan. 17th...
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Dec. 10th, 2008:
Royler Gracie seminar coming up!
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Nov. 27th, 2008:
Congratulations to Myles Jury &
Brandon Hunt...
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Nov. 23rd, 2008:
Warrior Way Kids Belt Testing
Dates scheduled...
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Nov. 20th, 2008:
Nov. 26th & 29th, 2008 MMA Fights
with Warrior Way Fighters
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Aug. 26th, 2008:
Kids Fall Schedule...
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Aug. 16th, 2008:
Warrior Way is successful in their Muay Thai fights...
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June 15th, 2008:
Warrior Way fighers had a weekend of success...
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May 28th, 2008:
Brandon Fracassi's superfight video...
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Apr. 11th, 2008:
Professor Caique Recognized BJJ Students...
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Chief Instructors

The Warrior Way Martial Arts Alliance opened it's doors in Walled Lake, Michigan on October 13, 1997. The three co-founders of Warrior Way are Harvy Berman, Scott Lewis, and Bill Thompson.

Harvy Berman Harvy Berman is Warrior Way's owner and Head Instructor. A black belt in American Freestyle Karate. Harvy began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu over a decade ago. Harvy began his training under the legendary Gracie family, and trained under the tutelage of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, and brothers Rorion, Relson, Royce and Rolker Gracie. It was during this time that Harvy became close with Professor Caique and was one of Caique's first official training associations in the states. Harvy holds a 1st degree black belt under Caique and heads up the Warrior Way Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Kids Program. Harvy received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wayne State University. Please visit Harvy's picture bio: Click Here
Matee Jedeepitak Matee Jedeepitak a.k.a. Dragon Leg is Warrior Way's Muay Thai instructor. Born and raised in Thailand, Matee followed the traditions of Muay Thai and began training and fighting at a very early age. With over 200 professional fights Matee developed a loyal fan base and is often considered to be one of the all time best left-handed Muay Thai fighters. Matee has held the prestigious Lumpinee stadium championship belt for 5 years. In addition he held the World Muay Thai Council championship belt for 4 years. After coming to the United States in 2001 Matee has won the I.K.F Pro San Shou Welterweight Championship belt.
Angelo Popofski Angelo Popofski is assistant instructor and is the program director at Warrior Way. Angelo began training with Royce and the Gracie family nearly 10 years ago. During his time at the Torrance Gracie Academy, Angelo began to train closely with Caique and has progressed to brown belt under Professor Caique's guidance. With over 20 professional mixed martial arts fights, Angelo is Warrior Ways most experienced Mixed Martial Arts fighter. Angelo received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Albion College and his Teaching Degree from Wayne State University. He's currently holding a position as a middle school teacher in Walled Lake.
Don Richard Don Richard has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for six years. A former high school wrestling champion, and now a black belt (awarded November 18th, 2007) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Caique, Don also holds a black belt in Judo. Don is one of our most experienced competitors in a variety of combat sports including BJJ, Judo, and Submission wrestling, as well as No-Holds-Barred events. Don has been very active in the development of our satellite school programs in Lapeer, Lake Fenton, Romeo and Saginaw. Though most of his time is spent teaching at his Lake Fenton school, Don assists with classes at Warrior Way.
Brandon Fracassi Brandon Fracassi started training at warrior way as a teenager and has trained for more than a decade. He began his jiu-jitsu training under the gracie family training with Royce and Rolker Gracie and through them was introduced to Professor Caique. Brandon received his Black Belt from Master Caique in November 2009. Brandon devotes his time to learning the intricacies of jiu-jitsu practice and teaching from Master Caique. He has collected several sport jiu-jitsu and submission grappling titles as well as learning Muay Thai. He teaches both jiu-jitsu and Kid's program's at Warrior Way as well as being the assistant program director. Outside of Warrior Way Brandon holds a secondary education degree from Eastern Michigan University.
Richard Gladwin
Pat Spehar Though his picture doesn't show it, Pat was just awarded his brown belt in early 2009 by Professor Caique.
Mark Modras
Victor Torres
Josh Bagalay