"I have devoted my entire life to Jiu Jitsu and recently had a revelation larger and more profound than the techniques and all of my accomplishments combined. The art’s most beneficial aspects cannot be seen or taught because they are mental, not physical. Jiu Jitsu changes an individual’s perception and the way one deals with life’s opponents. Despair, low self esteem, and a lack of motivation can all be defeated by the Invisible Jiu Jitsu."

"Jiu Jitsu teaches you how to survive on the mat and thrive in the world." Rickson Gracie.

Kyra Gracie is a 4th degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. A member of the Gracie family and a highly decorated competitor, she is a four-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion and a three-time ADCC Submission Fighting World champion.

Gabrielle "Gabi" Lemos Garcia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, 9x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) World Champion, 11x Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion and 4x ADCC Submission Fighting World champion. One of the most successful competitors of all time in the female black belt divisions, and a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame

Master Pedro Sauer was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began training jiu-jitsu at the age of 15 along with his friend Rickson Gracie in the garage of Rickson’s family and together young Pedro Sauer and the Gracie boys learned jiu-jitsu from Rickson’s father, Grandmaster Helio Gracie. Master Sauer received his black belt from Rickson Gracie and Helio Gracie in 1985. He is one of only 16 black belts awarded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie.

He is currently an 8th degree coral belt and travels the world teaching workshops and seminars. Master Sauer is well-known as one of the best jiu-jitsu instructors in the world.

Professor Luis Heredia is a 6th Degree Black Belt under world famous Rickson Gracie. He has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for almost 40 years with the best in the world and was able to learn directly from grandmaster Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie.

Luis is a five time Pan Am Champion and has received many awards for his teaching dedication and tournament accomplishments. His competition resume dates back to the mid 90’s when he participated in many of the Jiu-Jitsu first tournaments.

Master Sylvio Behring

• Creator of the Progressive System of Jiu-Jitsu™;

• Sylvio Behring Association’s Leader.

Police Defense Instructor at Rio de Janeiro’s Police Academy. With courses taught at the following institutions:

• PCERJ (CIVIL POLICE OF RIO DE JANEIRO)

• PMERJ (MILITARY POLICE OF RIO DE JANEIRO)

• PMSP (MILITARY POLICE OF SÃO PAULO)

• BOPE (THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BATALLION OF RIO DE JANEIRO’S MILITARY POLICE)

• SPECIAL POLICE FORCE OF RIO DE JANEIRO

• TORONTO POLICE ACADEMY SINCE 1998

• EDMONTON POLICE ACADEMY

• PARK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

• US ARMY

• US NAVY

• BRAZILIAN ARMY

• NATIONAL ACADEMY OF THE BRAZILIAN HIGHWAY POLICE

One of the pioneers of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of its greatest champions, Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the world-renown Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Machado began his Jiu-Jitsu training more than forty years ago. He dominated the competitive arena of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his native country, capturing every major title and competition award from 1982 through 1992. In 1992, he arrived in the United States to continue his competitive success. Dominating the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene both in the United States and in international competition, Machado gained worldwide recognition in 1999 with his performance at the Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Submission Wrestling Championships. Today, Jean Jacques is one of the very few 7th degree Coral Belts who continues to actively teach full time at his academy in Woodland Hills, CA.

President- Jiu Jitsu Federation of Japan

I BELIEVE WHOLLY IN JIU-JITSU. IT CHANGED MY LIFE & CAN IMPACT YOURS IN MORE WAYS THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.

Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, the young and old, weak or strong. To this day it still amazes me how much joy Jiu-Jitsu brings to peoples lives.

Jiu-Jitsu is not a selfish art. Without a doubt, Jiu-Jitsu is fun, but it’s the sense of community and culture it develops. It’s about helping others, lifting spirits and developing relationships along the way and that’s the biggest personal reward for me.

Andy has been training in the Martial Arts for over 30 yrs with the last 24 dedicated to Jiu Jitsu.

A 3rd degree Black Belt under Roger Gracie he still actively competes andalongside the academy he is the Head Coach for the British Army BJJ Team.

Teaching professionally for the last 15 years Andy has dedicated his life to spreading the benefits of training

Renato Barreto was the very first World Jiu Jitsu Champion in the Lightweight division (in 1996, closing the final with his team mate Paulo Barroso). This historical figure was awarded his Jiu Jitsu black belt by both Rolker and Royler Gracie, being part of the famous Gracie Humaita lightweight team of the late 1990s.