Instructors
Joe Bamboo Wissman- Bamboo received his black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu from Rob Kahn, one of the first Americans to earn a black belt under the famed Royce Gracie. He has fought professional MMA and competed at the highest level of jiu jitsu competition.
Tony Way - Tony Way is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under Rob Kahn and Joe Wissmann. He has competed in high level jiu jitsu, as well as fought amateur and professional MMA for the last 9 years. -2017 IBJJF Miami Nogi Open Silver Medalist
-2017 IBJJF Nogi World Championship Bronze Medalist
-2018 Grappling Industries Tampa Absolute Champion
Brittany Way- Brittany is a jiu jitsu purple belt under Rob Kahn and Bamboo. She competes regularly in grappling and mixed martial arts competition.
-2016 IBJJF Nogi Pan Ams Gold Medalist
-2017 IBJJF Nogi Miami Open Gold Medalist
-2017 IBJJF Nogi World Championship Gold Medalist
Our instructors are regularly called upon by the St Pete Police Academy to demonstrate the efficiency of Gracie Jiu jitsu.
