Instructors
Professor Leonardo Machado
Professor Leonardo Machado
Professor Leonardo Machado
Professor Machado is a d Degree black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu. He received his black belt in 2011 from Ricardo Marques of BTT Juiz de Fora. He has been training Jiu jitsu for 18 years. He loves sharing his knowledge of the sport with his students and continues to compete actively. Professor Machado has continued to be an extremely active competitor.
Coach Larry Carara
Professor Leonardo Machado
Professor Leonardo Machado
Larry Carara received his black belt in 2019 from Professor Leonardo Machado. Prior to starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Larry had a very successful high school wrestling career. After high school he went on to wrestle for 3 years at Johnson & Wales University.
Larry’s philosophy for success on the mat is centered around technical proficiency brought about by rigorous drilling and instinct based movement obtained by focused, live rolling.
Coach Misty Verschoor
Professor Leonardo Machado
Coach Misty Verschoor
Misty is an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor and all around fitness junkie.
A little over 8 years ago Misty traded her yoga mat for the Jiu jitsu mat and has never looked back. Misty is a Black belt under Professor Leonardo Machado and an avid competitor.
Misty loves sharing her knowledge of the sport with the younger generation of Brazilian jiujitsu practitioners. She is always working to keep the balance of a fun and energetic yet organized and disciplined class.