Chris Smith
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Chris Smith is a certified Black Belt instructor under Charles Gracie. He is the first American to receive a Black Belt from Charles Gracie.
Mr. Smith is a highly devoted teacher and student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He brings to the table years of Martial Arts experience, and has a great group of people under him at his academy.
His credentials include: Academic B.S. in Physical Education from E. Stroudsburg University in PA Pedigree 4th Degree Jiu sool Do 3rd Degree Kuk Sool 3rd Degree Hap Ki Do 2nd Degree Tae Kwon Do 2nd Degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Judo Competitor 2X Gold Medal Pan Americans 2X Silver Medal Pan Americans 2X Black Belt Challenge Champion |
Gustavo Froes
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Gustavo Moreira Cezar Froes began his training in Judo in 1997 in Rio de Janeiro under the instruction of Wanderlei Santana and later Pedro Bial. At the age of 14, Professor Froes began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Mestre Paulo Mauricio Strauch. At the age of 18, he began training with Joe Moreira. He has also trained with Mester Mansur, Marlus Vinicius, Alan Goes, Carlos August, and several others. Professor Fores received his 4th Degree Black Belt from Joe Moreira in 2008.
Pedigree 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Judo |



