There comes a time when just about everyone in martial arts takes a break from it. For Angelus, his break turned into a 10 year hiatus. As fate would have it, he was reintroduced to it though Scott “Bam Bam” Sullivan and came back with such a passion for it that he now dedicates his life to teaching at Scott’s academy. MMAWIN got an opportunity … Continue reading Angelus McFarlane

From the second you walk into Victor Pozas’ academy you know you’re not in a traditional academy. His decor, his techniques, and his philosophy are completely different from traditional BJJ practitioners, but his classes are solid and the atmosphere in the academy is incredible. Victor is probably one of the most honest people you’ll meet, encouraging his students to always find the right academy and … Continue reading Victor Pozas

Not enough can really be said about Xandre Ribeiro. He is considered the top BJJ competitor of all time, the school run by his brother and himself is one of the best in the world, and their knowledge of Jiu Jitsu has influenced and directed every generation since they began teaching. A man with such accomplishments would seem like someone so much larger than life, … Continue reading Alexandre Ribeiro

Easily one of the most recognizable faces of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kurt Osiander has become a worldwide sensation through his brutal honesty, profanity, and awesome personality. While he may not be your typical instructor, Kurt is without a doubt one of the top instructors in the world, creating a strong competitive team as well as a strong MMA team. His humor and no-nonsense personality have … Continue reading Kurt Osiander

As the first American Black Belt produced by Gracie Barra, as well as the second American black belt to close out at Worlds, Alberto Crane is used to making history. He moved to Brazil to learn BJJ at a time when that was the only way to learn Jiu Jitsu, he fought in MMA as it was evolving to the sport it is now, and … Continue reading Alberto Crane