About Us

Meet Ranulfo Gonzalez

Ranulfo Gonzalez is the President and Owner/Operator at Otomi Martial Arts in Parker, CO and was first introduced to boxing because of his father. He was a wrestler in elementary school through high school and started formal martial arts training in the 80’s.

Ranulfo Gonzalez’s first art was Shotokan based then mid to late 80’s shifted more to Joe Lewis fighting systems. In the late 80’s and early 90’s, Ranulfo started picking up Kali, JKD concepts, Silat concepts, and Jiu-Jitsu (stand up). In 1996 he was introduced to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and received Blue from Royce in the Fall of 1997. In 2004 he focused primarily on TKD, in 2007 he was introduced to 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, and in 2009 he re-started formal training in BJJ. Ranulfo Gonzalez’s belt rankings are a Blue Belt BJJ and 4th, 5th, and 6th Degree Black Belt.

The Otomi System was founded by Ranulfo Gonzalez; a nationally recognized martial trainer, speaker, business coach and practitioner. Being greatly influenced by his experiences, he wanted a system that not only addressed the self-defense and physical aspects of the art, but also the internal character development of Martial Arts as well as the strong bonds of community and family. The Otomi Martial Art system is an eclectic system which includes major concepts from Shotokan Karate, Joe Lewis system, Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling, Kick-boxing, and the Philippine arts.

Otomi is one of the premier martial arts schools in the nation, guiding individuals from all walks of life and age groups to reach their full potential. The curriculum at Otomi Martial Arts is an eclectic blend of leading martial arts styles that places strong emphasis on valuable life skills and lessons.

Our staff here at Otomi Martial Arts in Parker, CO has the assurance and belief that anyone can succeed in any of our training programs while having an enjoyable experience doing so. Learners will accomplish a lot of skills and methods and will feel a sense of accomplishment. Otomi Martial Arts is focused on supplying the top quality coaching available and is extremely pleased to say that we will give a positive learning environment which individuals of various age groups can benefit from.

We want our students to not only be “Black Belts” on the mat, but also in life. While most of our students will persist and get their Black Belt, we want all of them to develop the inner strength and skills they will need in life. We have incorporated specific assignments designed to help students of all ages touch, re-touch, or learn for the first time concepts that will help make better decisions. The influences for these assignments come from leaders in the martial industry as well as motivational icons including Dave Kovar, John C. Maxwell, and Anthony Robbins.

No matter what abilities you are made of, we promise you that you will be treated with common courtesy and recognition. We target our student’s enjoyment and we do everything in our power to make sure our learners are obtaining, building strength, and having a great time doing so.

Our academy focuses on Kids Martial Arts, Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness Kickboxing. We provide brilliant instruction and training for men, women, and children. Otomi Martial Arts believes in always having a warm and friendly mind set for both newcomers and those returning to the program. Regardless if you are a serious competitor or perhaps just in it for fun, we have something just for you.

Our training programs at Otomi are well-rounded and nicely balanced and provide students the ability to master approach, strength, self-esteem, and self-defense. We want our students to feel at ease in class and to really obtain the most out of their time spent here. Our students will practice, develop, and accomplish here at Otomi Martial Arts.

”Hard training requires a lot of physical stamina, but it also builds mental and spiritual strength too. “

“We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.”