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Matheus Diniz

Matheus Diniz is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under the illustrious Marcelo Garcia, being part of an incredible generation of athletes produced by the respected grappling coach, a generation that included competitors such as Dillon Danis, Dominika Obelenyte, Jonathan Satava, Marcus Tinoco, and Mansher Khera. Diniz made a name for himself in the sport, competing in the brown belt division, where he conquered important titles such as the World No-Gi and Pan American. Notable Achievements:

• 1st Place ADCC World Championship (2019)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2022***)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship NoGi (2015**)
• 1st Place Kasai Pro 185 lbs Grand Prix (2018)
• 1st Place IBJJF New York Summer Open (2015**)
• 1st Place IBJJF New York No-Gi Summer Open (2015**)
• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015*)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2015 / 2019)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2018)
• 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2017)
• 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship NoGi (2016 / 2018)

Bill Loftus

Professor Bill Loftus has practiced Jiu-Jitsu for 27 years and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Studying under Prof. Renato Migliaccio, a 5th-degree BJJ black belt, his lineage is directly tied to the great ones… the Gracie family and the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mitsuyo Maeda. Notable Achievements:

• 2010 Pans Gold
• 2011 Pans Silver
• 2018 Pans Gold
• 2018 Pans Absolute Silver
• 2019 Pans Gold
• 2021 Worlds Bronze
• 2022 New Haven Silver
• 2022 Worlds Gold

Chris White

Black Belt under professor Renato Migliaccio and experienced Kickboxing athlete, Chris is an experienced competitor with many achievements at all skill levels. Notable Achievements:

• Gold - Northwest Open 2019 Brown
• Gold - BJJ British open 2016 Purple
• Gold - BJJ British open 2014 Blue
• Gold- BJJ Submission league Purple
• Silver - BJJ British open 2019 Purple
• Silver - BJJ247 2019 Brown
• Silver - Empire Grappling 2019 Purple
• Bronze - BJJ247 2020 Brown
• Bronze - Empire Grappling 2019 Purple
• Bronze - Nottingham open 2017 Purple

Neil White

3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt and a Black Belt in Judo, professor Neil was also a member of the UK wrestling squad Team GB. He is a competitor with achievements at the European scene. Notable Achievements:

• 2001 76 kg European - Gold
• 3x Absolute IBJJF Euro Masters - Gold 2019, 2020, 2022

Vladislav Genov

Vladi is a retired professional MMA Fighter(9-3 Record) and a BJJ Black Belt with over 12 years of experience as a professional athlete. He also has experience in Combat Sambo, where he has won National Championships.