Our rich history traces back to the birth of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...


Mitsuyo Maeda (1878-1941)
  • The 'father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a star pupil of Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo
  • Brought Judo to Brazil and began teaching Carlos Gracie in 1917
  • Winner of over 2,000 professional fights worldwide, often referred to as "the toughest man who ever lived"
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Carlos Gracie (1902-1994)
  • 10th degree Red Belt and first Gracie to study under Mitsuyo Maeda
  • Co-founded Gracie Jiu-Jitsu along with younger brother, Helio Gracie


Carlson Gracie 1932-2006
  • 9th degree Red Belt and eldest son of Carlos Gracie
  • Reigning world champion for 30 years and one of the most sought-after BJJ teachers of all time
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Murilo Bustamante
  • Former UFC Middleweight Champion and PRIDE fighter
  • 5th degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie
  • Winner of The Mundials World (BJJ) Championships in 1999 and 4-time Brazilian National Champion
  • Co-founder and acting head master of Brazilian Top Team

Professor Marcelo Perdomo

Marcelo Perdomo has over 25 years of experience studying BJJ in the US and his native homeland, Brazil. His lifelong dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is made clear by the wealth of knowledge and attention to detail that he displays at each class and in his interaction with individual students. Prof. Marcelo believes in creating a safe and cooperative learning environment where all students are encouraged to ask questions and treat one another with utmost respect. As head instructor at BTT, he has created one of the most successful Kids BJJ teams in the nation and has a  strong track record for coaching his students to Gold Medal Victory on the international BJJ tournament circuit.