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The team

Our
Instructors

Experienced leaders committed to technical excellence, student safety and a positive training environment.

Head Instructor Roberto Tussa Alencar

Head Instructor

Roberto “Tussa”
Alencar

4th Degree Black Belt

A five-time No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion and ADCC Brazil Trials Champion. Professor Tussa brings world-class experience and a deep commitment to developing every student.

“Great instructors don't only teach technique. They help students discover confidence, discipline and a non-quitting attitude.”

Head Instructor

Don
Ortega

3rd Degree Black Belt

Professor Don Ortega is a World No-Gi medalist, two-time ADCC veteran and accomplished competitor with decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and grappling.

  • World No-Gi Bronze Medalist
  • Two-time ADCC Veteran
  • 2008 IBJJF World Champion — Brown Belt
  • 2007 FILA World Grappling Champion
  • 2009 ADCC Trials Champion
Head Instructor Don Ortega
Professor Chaz Hendrix

Professor

Chaz Hendrix

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