Professor Luiz has been training jiu jitsu since 1986, with over 30 years of jiu jitsu., and he is a 5th Degree Black Belt directly under Master Rickson Gracie. He started his journey in Brazil, then made his way to the United States to pursue his dream of teaching. Luiz is a multiple time world champion, as well as a UFC Coach.

Professor Sandoval is a black belt under Luiz Claudio, and Thiago Veiga. He has been practicing jiu jitsu for over 18 years, wrestled for 8 years, and is proficient in Jeet Kune Do.

Professor Yousef is an established wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter, and jiu jitsu black belt under Professor’s Luiz Claudio, and Thiago Veiga.

Professor Uddhaw is a Black Belt directly under Professor Luiz and Professor Thiago. He is an instructor for both adults, and kids classes.

Professor Gonzalo Ponce is a black belt directly under Professor Luiz Claudio, an experienced wrestler, and also an MMA fighter.

Coach Silverio has been training jiu jitsu for many years and is a purple belt under Luiz Claudio and Thiago Veiga. He is also our head Muay Thai instructor.