The team
Our
Instructors
Experienced leaders committed to technical excellence, student safety and a positive training environment.
Head Instructor
Roberto “Tussa”
Alencar
4th Degree Black Belt
A five-time No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion and ADCC Brazil Trials Champion. Professor Tussa brings world-class experience and a deep commitment to developing every student.
“Great instructors don't only teach technique. They help students discover confidence, discipline and a non-quitting attitude.”
Head Instructor
Ramses
Patino
1st Degree Black Belt
Professor Ramses Patino is a Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and the Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Santa Ana, with 18 years of dedicated experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and grappling.
- Head Instructor of Gracie Barra Santa Ana
- Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.
- 18 Years of BJJ Experience
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