IBJJF Black Belt/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Black Belt / Isshin’ryu Karate

Black Belt / Oki’te Karate

Brown Belt / Kyokushin Karate

Berserker Muay Thai Kru

Started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA back in 2009, dedicating years to mastering the craft. He earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the renowned Andre Terencio of the Brazil 021 affiliate, a prestigious lineage in the sport. In 2022, he was promoted to first degree black belt, solidifying his expertise and commitment. As a professional Jiu Jitsu fighter, he has competed in over a dozen MMA fights, showcasing his skill inside the cage. Beyond competing, he has coached more than 100 amateur and professional fighters across MMA and Muay Thai disciplines, alongside training hundreds of Jiu Jitsu athletes. A multiple-time champion at purple, brown, and black belt levels in various Jiu Jitsu organizations, he also boasts multiple reigns as the 175-pound MMA champion and holds the #1 contender spot at 155 lbs. His martial arts credentials extend further with black belts in Ishinryu Karate, Oki-Te Karate, and a brown belt in Kyokushinkai, reflecting a well-rounded and formidable martial arts pedigree.

Jose, 20, hails from Miami, Florida, and has dedicated nearly a decade to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, proudly holding a blue belt. For him, BJJ stands as more than just a sport—it's a deep-rooted family tradition and an integral part of his identity. Beginning his journey on the mats at just 11 years old, Jose also spent four years wrestling, sharpening his grappling skills and competitive edge. His tenure as a U.S. Marine instilled a level of discipline that seamlessly translates into both his training and teaching methodologies. Fueled by a passion to give back, Jose aims to share the discipline, confidence, and sense of family that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has bestowed upon him, guiding others to grow and thrive within the art.