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🥊🥋 School Spotlight: Liahona Warrior Arts International & T5 Boxing - Honoring Excellence in Combat Training

April 23, 2026
By Features Team

Liahona Warrior Arts International and T5 Boxing Coach stand at the forefront of modern martial arts instruction, blending traditional systems with real-world combat effectiveness and practical application. Under the visionary leadership of Grandmaster Rocci Twitchell, these programs represent a lifetime of dedication to martial arts excellence.

A proud recipient of the 2026 Martial Arts Extraordinaire Magazine Instructional Award Recognition, Grandmaster Twitchell brings over 50 years of martial arts experience, making him one of the most diverse and accomplished instructors in the field today.

A Legacy of Martial Arts Mastery

Grandmaster Twitchell’s exceptional curriculum reflects a lifetime of dedicated study across multiple disciplines and systems. His expertise spans the full spectrum of martial arts, from striking arts to grappling, from ancient traditional systems to modern combat training methodologies.

Disciplines & Certifications

🔥 Striking Arts & Combat Training

  • Muay Thai – Instructor under Daniel Docto & Zina Docto (Muay Thai Missions, USA & Thailand); Legacy Muay Thai Institute, Sacramento
  • Western Boxing – Professional & Amateur T5 Boxing Coach
  • Rough & Tumble Fighting Methods – Full Instructor & Inheritor under Shane Milone

⚔️ Traditional Martial Arts

  • Vovinam Viet Vo Dao – Associate Instructor
  • Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Arnis, Escrima) – Mata Sa Bagyo under Carlito Bonjoc; Assistant Instructor under Willie Laureano; Student of Guro Dan Inosanto
  • Pencak Silat – Guru Utama (Batu Pencak Silat), formerly Bunga Cantik
  • Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling – Senior Full Instructor under Larry Hartsell

🛡️ Specialized Training

  • Garrison Fighting Knives – Instructor under Craig Garrison
  • Law Enforcement Training – Former UC Davis Police Department VIPS; Active Shooter & Self-Defense Instructor

Service & Community Impact

Beyond his exceptional teaching credentials, Grandmaster Twitchell has served as a Volunteer Instructor for the U.S. Military, sharing his expertise in practical combat, self-defense, and tactical readiness. His teaching philosophy emphasizes not just technical proficiency, but also awareness, preparedness, and real-world application—skills that translate directly to personal safety and professional effectiveness.

Through Liahona Warrior Arts International and T5 Boxing Coach programs in Grass Valley and Sacramento, California, Grandmaster Twitchell continues to mentor students of all ages and experience levels. His programs instill discipline, confidence, and the resilience needed to overcome challenges both inside and outside the training environment.

2026 Recognition

Martial Arts Extraordinaire Magazine proudly honors Grandmaster Rocci Twitchell with the Instructional Award Recognition for his outstanding contributions to martial arts education and combat training excellence.

Connect with Grandmaster Rocci Twitchell

Learn more about Liahona Warrior Arts International and T5 Boxing Coach through Grandmaster Twitchell’s professional profile:

đź”— LinkedIn: Rocci Twitchell


“Empowering the Workforce Through Martial Arts Excellence.” - Grandmaster Rocci Twitchell