Instructors

Fabiano Carvalho is a second degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He began his training in Brazil 19 years ago . Professor Fabiano started training under Master Paschal Duarte, one of the few coral belts in the world, he is highly respected in Brazil . Here are some of Fabiano’s major competitions:

• 2010 - Panamericano CBJJE - Silver Medal
• 2010 - Midwest Brazilian CBJJ- Medal Silver
• 2011 - World Rock CBJJE strike - Bronze Medal
• 2012 - Midwest Brazilian CBJJ - Gold Medal
• 2015 - Midwest Brazilian CBJJ - Gold Medal
• 2016 - International Capital CBJJ - Silver Medal
• January 2018 - National Pro Orlando - Silver Medal
• April 2018 - International Grappling Brasilia - Gold Medal

Sergio Costa is a second degree black in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has dedicated over half of his life to Jiu-Jitsu. He began his training in Brazil 17 years ago and has a long history teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu both abroad and in the United States. Professor Sergio trained in Brazil under Grand Master Osvaldo Alves, one of the few red belts in the world who is highly respected in Brazil.

Under the influence of Grand Master Osvaldo Alves, Professor Sergio learned and achieved a higher level of technique and teaching ability. He has taught classes and conducted training seminars at various Gracie Barra academies across the United States and Brazil. Professor Sergio has experience teaching kids, adults, Law enforcement and high-level athletes. Most recently, he has developed training seminars for the students of UFC fighter Spencer Fisher.

Professor Sergio is a successful international competitor with multiple championship medals. In 2012, he entered the global stage and he won a bronze medal at the World Championship sponsored by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (“IBJJF”).

In addition to the World Championship, he also won medals at:

• 2012 IBJJF American Nationals
• 2012 IBJJF Open Championship in Long
• BJJTour U.S. Open XVII
• 2014 IBJJF Chicago Open gold medal
• 2015 MMA Masters of the Winter Whoopins belt title winner
• 2015 IBJJF World Master Championship No Gi
• 2016 IBJJF Chicago Open Gold Medal
• 2016 IBJJF Atlanta Open Gold Medal
• January 2018 National Pro Orlando Silver Medal
• May 2018 IBJJF Miami Open Gold Medal

Professor Sergio leads by example both on and off the mats, he is an exceptional role model to his students. He continues to train, teach and participate in internationally recognized competitions.