Instructors

Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles

Student-results score: 3,830 · 10 ibjjf world gi titles

Saulo Ribeiro is a 5x BJJ World Champion (Adult Black Belt) and 2x ADCC Champion. He is one of the most dominant competitors in BJJ history and the author of the best-selling book "Jiu-Jitsu University". Along with his brother Xande, he co-founded the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu association and currently leads the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu team.

Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

Student-results score: 2,417 · 5 ibjjf world gi titles

Rubens Charles Maciel, known as Cobrinha, is the head instructor of Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness in Los Angeles. IBJJF lists him as the responsible professor for its competition entry, Alliance Los Angeles, at 4929 Wilshire Blvd #104.

Wild Card Boxing Club

Student-results score: 2,020 · 5 ibjjf world gi titles

Frederick "Freddie" Roach is a legendary professional boxing trainer and former boxer. He is the owner of the world-famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, and is widely considered one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. He has guided the careers of Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, and James Toney, and is a 7x BWAA Trainer of the Year.

Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu San Diego

Student-results score: 930 · 4 ibjjf world gi titles

Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro is a 7x BJJ World Champion (Adult Black Belt) and 2x ADCC Champion. He is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight competitors of all time and is famous for his legendary defensive guard which was rarely passed. He is the co-founder of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu and currently leads the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu association.

Unity Jiu Jitsu School NYC

Student-results score: 410 · 1 ibjjf world gi titles

Founder and head instructor of Unity Jiu Jitsu, known for his technical guard and tough training.

Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA)

Student-results score: 290 · 1 ibjjf world gi titles

Henri Hooft is a Dutch kickboxing trainer and founder of the world-famous Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA). A former kickboxing world champion himself, he created the "Hooft System" of striking and has coached UFC champions Kamaru Usman, Luke Rockhold, and Rashad Evans, as well as Gilbert Burns and Michael Chandler.

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

Student-results score: 140

Javier Mendez is the founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and one of the most successful coaches in MMA history. A former ISKA Kickboxing World Champion, he has coached legendary UFC champions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, and Islam Makhachev.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Laguna Hills

Student-results score: 140

Laercio Lima Fernandes, born in Brazil, rose from humble beginnings to become a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt World Champion under the mentorship of Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, while also earning a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of São Paulo. Now based in Laguna Hills, CA, he runs a successful Alliance Jiu Jitsu school and a tech company, all while balancing family life and a lifelong passion for martial arts and learning.

10th Planet West LA

Student-results score: 40

Eddie Bravo is the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a non-traditional BJJ system focused on No-Gi grappling. He gained fame after submitting Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC Trials as a brown belt. He is also the creator of the Rubber Guard and Twister systems, and the founder of the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) and Combat Jiu-Jitsu.

Kron Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Student-results score: 40

Kron Gracie is a professional MMA fighter and BJJ champion. He is the son of Rickson Gracie and grandson of Helio Gracie. He captured the ADCC World Championship in 2013 with a 100% submission rate and currently competes in the UFC.

Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles

Student-results score: 940 · 2 adcc titles

Saulo Ribeiro is a 5x BJJ World Champion (Adult Black Belt) and 2x ADCC Champion. He is one of the most dominant competitors in BJJ history and the author of the best-selling book "Jiu-Jitsu University". Along with his brother Xande, he co-founded the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu association and currently leads the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu team.

Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

Student-results score: 900 · 1 adcc titles

Rubens Charles Maciel, known as Cobrinha, is the head instructor of Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness in Los Angeles. IBJJF lists him as the responsible professor for its competition entry, Alliance Los Angeles, at 4929 Wilshire Blvd #104.

Unity Jiu Jitsu School NYC

Student-results score: 740

Founder and head instructor of Unity Jiu Jitsu, known for his technical guard and tough training.

Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu San Diego

Student-results score: 540

Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro is a 7x BJJ World Champion (Adult Black Belt) and 2x ADCC Champion. He is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight competitors of all time and is famous for his legendary defensive guard which was rarely passed. He is the co-founder of Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu and currently leads the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu association.

King's MMA

Student-results score: 311 · 1 adcc titles

Rafael Cordeiro is the head coach of Kings MMA and a legendary martial arts trainer. A former Muay Thai champion in Brazil, he was a key coach at Chute Boxe during its golden era. He has trained Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Shogun Rua, Fabricio Werdum, and Rafael dos Anjos, and is a multi-time MMA Coach of the Year.

10th Planet West LA

Student-results score: 300 · 1 adcc titles

Eddie Bravo is the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a non-traditional BJJ system focused on No-Gi grappling. He gained fame after submitting Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC Trials as a brown belt. He is also the creator of the Rubber Guard and Twister systems, and the founder of the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) and Combat Jiu-Jitsu.

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Laguna Hills

Student-results score: 30

Laercio Lima Fernandes, born in Brazil, rose from humble beginnings to become a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt World Champion under the mentorship of Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, while also earning a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of São Paulo. Now based in Laguna Hills, CA, he runs a successful Alliance Jiu Jitsu school and a tech company, all while balancing family life and a lifelong passion for martial arts and learning.

Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA)

Student-results score: 5,000 · 10 mma titles

Henri Hooft is a Dutch kickboxing trainer and founder of the world-famous Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA). A former kickboxing world champion himself, he created the "Hooft System" of striking and has coached UFC champions Kamaru Usman, Luke Rockhold, and Rashad Evans, as well as Gilbert Burns and Michael Chandler.

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA)

Student-results score: 4,000 · 8 mma titles

Javier Mendez is the founder of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and one of the most successful coaches in MMA history. A former ISKA Kickboxing World Champion, he has coached legendary UFC champions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, and Islam Makhachev.

King's MMA

Student-results score: 2,000 · 4 mma titles

Rafael Cordeiro is the head coach of Kings MMA and a legendary martial arts trainer. A former Muay Thai champion in Brazil, he was a key coach at Chute Boxe during its golden era. He has trained Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Shogun Rua, Fabricio Werdum, and Rafael dos Anjos, and is a multi-time MMA Coach of the Year.

Wild Card Boxing Club

Student-results score: 1,500 · 3 mma titles

Frederick "Freddie" Roach is a legendary professional boxing trainer and former boxer. He is the owner of the world-famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, and is widely considered one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. He has guided the careers of Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, and James Toney, and is a 7x BWAA Trainer of the Year.

Blackhouse MMA

Student-results score: 1,500 · 3 mma titles

Anderson "The Spider" Silva is a legendary Brazilian MMA fighter and former UFC Middleweight Champion. He holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days, which included a record 16 consecutive victories. He is widely considered one of the greatest strikers and martial artists of all time.

Gokor's Hayastan MMA Academy

Student-results score: 1,500 · 3 mma titles

A legendary figure in the world of grappling, Gokor Chivichyan is a master of both Judo and Sambo. He developed the Hayastan Grappling System, which has produced numerous successful MMA fighters and submission grapplers.

Blackhouse MMA

Student-results score: 1,500 · 3 mma titles

A long-time and respected coach at Blackhouse MMA, Kenny Johnson has been instrumental in the corner of many top-level fighters, known for his grappling expertise and coaching acumen.

10th Planet West LA

Student-results score: 1,000 · 2 mma titles

Eddie Bravo is the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a non-traditional BJJ system focused on No-Gi grappling. He gained fame after submitting Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC Trials as a brown belt. He is also the creator of the Rubber Guard and Twister systems, and the founder of the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) and Combat Jiu-Jitsu.

Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles

Student-results score: 500 · 1 mma titles

Saulo Ribeiro is a 5x BJJ World Champion (Adult Black Belt) and 2x ADCC Champion. He is one of the most dominant competitors in BJJ history and the author of the best-selling book "Jiu-Jitsu University". Along with his brother Xande, he co-founded the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu association and currently leads the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu team.

Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness

Student-results score: 500 · 1 mma titles

Rubens Charles Maciel, known as Cobrinha, is the head instructor of Cobrinha BJJ & Fitness in Los Angeles. IBJJF lists him as the responsible professor for its competition entry, Alliance Los Angeles, at 4929 Wilshire Blvd #104.

Sityodtong Los Angeles

Student-results score: 2,000 · 4 muay thai titles

A senior master instructor from the legendary Sityodtong camp in Thailand, carrying on a legacy of producing technically sound fighters.

Evolve MMA Miami

Student-results score: 500 · 1 muay thai titles

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao is a dominant Muay Thai fighter and former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. He is a 4x Lumpinee Stadium Champion, a Rajadamnern Stadium Champion, and was voted Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year three times. He is celebrated for his clinical kicking power and defensive mastery.

Blackhouse MMA

Student-results score: 1,000 · 2 kickboxing titles

Anderson "The Spider" Silva is a legendary Brazilian MMA fighter and former UFC Middleweight Champion. He holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days, which included a record 16 consecutive victories. He is widely considered one of the greatest strikers and martial artists of all time.

Evolve MMA Miami

Student-results score: 500 · 1 kickboxing titles

Nong-O Gaiyanghadao is a dominant Muay Thai fighter and former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. He is a 4x Lumpinee Stadium Champion, a Rajadamnern Stadium Champion, and was voted Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year three times. He is celebrated for his clinical kicking power and defensive mastery.

The Muay Thai Institute

Student-results score: 500 · 1 kickboxing titles

Saenchai is a living legend in Muay Thai and is widely considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. He won the Lumpinee Stadium championship in four different weight divisions, showing an unprecedented ability to defeat larger opponents. He is famous for his incredible evasion, technique, and signature cartwheel kick.

Wild Card Boxing Club

Student-results score: 6,500 · 13 boxing titles

Frederick "Freddie" Roach is a legendary professional boxing trainer and former boxer. He is the owner of the world-famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, and is widely considered one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. He has guided the careers of Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Oscar De La Hoya, and James Toney, and is a 7x BWAA Trainer of the Year.