For over 4 decades Master Baca has trained and worked with some of the worlds best Martial Artist and MMA Fighters in the world. From his friendships with Jason David Frank, Ernie Reyes Jr. to fighters like Rashad Evans, Frank Shamrock just to name a few. Training with and even fighting against many legends in the Arts has brought strong relationships and friendships throughout the years. Many of his celebrity friends and MMA legends will come to Baca Martial Arts Academy and help train seminars or work on film projects.

Master Baca has over 400 Black Belts under his lineage and is set to be promoted to 7th Dan Next year at the Smithville location. After 15 years as a 6th Dan its been long over due for this achievement.

When it comes to awards and competitions Master Baca has hundreds of Trophies and medals that he has collected through the decades of competitions. Ranging from state, national and even making the US team for Pan American Games World Cup under Ray Barrera out of Albuq. NM. Master Baca has many title belts from NHB competitions and kickboxing organizations. Master Baca has been in the mindset at one time on making World Champions and MMA Champions but now his focus has changed and wants to simplify his teachings where they truly matter. Taking his skills and knowledge and training his students in practical Martial Arts for life defense and push Mental and Emotional strengths through his teachings. Make leaders within the community and schools by forging life skills and values we are lacking in society these days. Its about the quality of our classes not the quantity anymore.