South-East Asian martial arts · Desenzano del Garda
Strength, control, awareness.
Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai, MMA for street self-defence, in a school that has trained students of all ages on Lake Garda for years.
The method
A complete system for real-world defense
Anticipate the attack, manage distance, use every part of the body and everyday objects as tools for defense. A progressive path that blends South-East Asian martial arts into one system, from day one in the gym.
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What we train at Black Bull
Jeet Kune Do
The way of the intercepting fist: Bruce Lee’s method, simple, direct, effective at every range.
Filipino Kali
Stick, knife and empty hands with the same principles: angles, flow, coordination.
Indonesian Silat
Buka Jalan Pentjak Silat: close range, off-balancing, locks, throws and ground control.
Muay Thai
The science of eight limbs: conditioning, striking and its role in the martial path.
- MMA
MMA · Integrated martial arts
Striking, weapons, clinch and ground in one system: mixed combat trained for street self-defence.
Kids 7–12
Key Boxe
The course for children aged 7 to 12: discipline, focus, fitness, self-defence and self-confidence.
Discover →Women’s self-defense
Anti-aggression for women and girls
Prevention, awareness and simple, effective techniques to protect yourself.
Discover →The master
Massimo Mitola
Sifu Maximo · Instructor of South-East Asian Mixed Martial Arts
Phase 3 in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali and Indonesian Silat, 2nd Dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate, student of Sifu Guru Serafino Fontana and Sifu Guru Cass Magda. At Black Bull Academy Sifu Maximo teaches his Formula: simple, direct, built for real self-defence.
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Upcoming dates
No events scheduled at the moment. Seminars will be published here and managed from the private panel.
Seminars & events
“La Black Bull Academy è Una bellissima realtà che abbiamo scoperto casualmente e che ha fatto appassionare mia figlia alle arti marziali. Il maestro Massimo attento e preparato riesce a trasmettere grinta ed energia ai ragazzi rendendo l allenamento coinvolgente ed efficace. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza!”
Dolce Mirtillo
“Ho avuto un'ottima esperienza in questa scuola di arti marziali, il gruppo è composto da persone appassionate e rispettose e il sifu Max è sempre attento a tutti i suoi allievi e disponibile a chiarire ogni dubbio. Le lezioni sono divertenti ma anche molto efficaci, con un focus particolare sulla difesa personale, si impara una grande varietà di tecniche e ci si diverte moltissimo, la consiglio a tutti.”
Eleonora t
“Gruppo stupendo pieno di ragazzi divertenti, capaci e determinati. Il sifu Max è una persona meravigliosa che guida noi ragazzi in questo percorso in un ambiente sano e rispettoso. Ci si diverte un sacco e si imparano un sacco di tecniche e combo nuove a ogni lezione!”
Elison Bellini
“L'esperienza è piacevole, si impara pian piano e in modo molto buono. Anche per chi è nuovo l'allenatore farà di tutto per integrarlo. Consigliato.”
Matei
Reviews
What our students say
5 / 5
“La Black Bull Academy è Una bellissima realtà che abbiamo scoperto casualmente e che ha fatto appassionare mia figlia alle arti marziali. Il maestro Massimo attento e preparato riesce a trasmettere grinta ed energia ai ragazzi rendendo l allenamento coinvolgente ed efficace. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza!”
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Disciplines & courses
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience or an athletic background to start?
No. The courses require no previous knowledge or special preparation: you start from the basics and progress step by step. Fitness improves within the first few weeks.
Can I start even if I am not so young any more?
Yes. Determination matters more than age: the work is adapted to each person’s level and condition.
Is there a risk of getting hurt?
The risk is comparable to any amateur sport. Contact phases come gradually, with protective gear and at an intensity that increases only when skills allow it.
What should I bring to the first lesson?
A T-shirt, comfortable shorts or trousers and trainers with clean soles, used only in the gym. Any specific equipment is indicated by the master.
Can I attend if I am overweight or out of shape?
Yes. Improving fitness is one of the first goals of practice and the workload is adapted to the person.
Are there exams or level gradings?
The path is organised in levels. Taking the gradings is not compulsory: the master prepares the student and the choice remains theirs. Format and timing are communicated in the gym.
Come and try
Adult class: two free trial lessons. Key Boxe kids: one free trial lesson. Book or ask us anything: we reply on WhatsApp.