PASSION + PURPOSE:

Nick Pollaro is a huge dog lover, as are many of his students.  Xia, his beloved Doberman Pinscher, inspired the school logo and much more.  After achieving the rank of Black Belt in BJJ, Nick set out to fulfill yet another dream:  He had always wanted a Doberman.  Xia was just eight weeks old when Nick brought her home in 2016.  Constantly at Nick’s side, he began to take her with him to the school when she was just three months old.  Xia had a playful disposition, a natural affinity for protection and tracking work, and she loved people.  She quickly became the school mascot.  Xia brought an immeasurable amount of joy to Nick and everyone at the school.  When Nick decided to put the Doberman at the center of the school logo, it was perfect.  Xia definitely earned her place in the logo and in the hearts of many.  Sadly, Nick lost Xia to a rare liver disease in 2021. The logo has become more than just an identity for Pollaro’s Martial Arts.  It is a tribute to Xia, the Doberman that will be forever at the heart of this Black Belt.