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World Class Training. Welcome from Day 1
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World Class Training. Welcome from Day 1
Start Your Free TrialLed by World Champions Bernardo Faria and Marcos Tinoco, DAY 1 provides a clear path for every stage of the journey — from your first class to advanced training.
Gi and NOGI World Champion, 4x Master World Champion, and a Black Belt under the legendary Marcelo Garcia. Renowned as one of the best instructors in the country, Marcos brings his wealth of experience to every class to help adults and kids reach their full potential. We're proud to be one of the few schools in the country with an instructor who is fully dedicated to teaching kids' classes.
5x BJJ World Champion, IBJJF Hall of Fame member, and co-founder of BJJ Fanatics, the largest grappling instructional education platform in the world. Bernardo has dedicated his life to mastering and teaching Jiu-Jitsu, from winning world titles on the mat to helping students worldwide improve their game.
A Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia, Hana Silva has dedicated her life to Jiu-Jitsu since 2007. She has a patient, inspiring approach to teaching that is perfect for beginners — and classes that build confidence on and off the mats.
Proud member of the legendary Gracie family and the great-granddaughter of Jiu-Jitsu pioneer Carlos Gracie Sr. She has been involved with Jiu-Jitsu for her entire life and is passionate about teaching kids, helping them build confidence and character through age-appropriate games and self-defense techniques.
An IBJJF-certified first-degree Black Belt under the mentorship of Marcos Tinoco and Bernardo Faria, Ramon Estevao is an accomplished competitor with gold medals at the 2025 IBJJF Atlanta Open and 2026 IBJJF New York Open. Ramon brings a friendly, encouraging approach to every class, helping kids and adults of all experience levels feel comfortable, supported, and confident on the mats. For Ramon, Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art—it is a powerful tool for building confidence, encouraging personal growth, and positively changing lives.