Kids Instructors and Helpers:
Jose G
Jose G
Jose G
Jose Gonzales is a purple belt kids’ instructor at Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both Cape Coral and Bonita Springs location. With five years of Jiu-Jitsu training under Black Tie, Jose has developed a unique coaching approach, drawing on his additional five years of experience working at a daycare. This background gives him a distinc
Jose Gonzales is a purple belt kids’ instructor at Black Tie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for both Cape Coral and Bonita Springs location. With five years of Jiu-Jitsu training under Black Tie, Jose has developed a unique coaching approach, drawing on his additional five years of experience working at a daycare. This background gives him a distinctive ability to connect with children, providing both the care and discipline needed for young students to thrive.
Jose views the sport as a tool for building confidence, resilience and life skills. Seeing the potential in each child and helping them grow both on and off the mats has become one of the most rewarding aspects of his career as a coach.
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Jose G
Jose G
Mikey
Jose G
Mikey
Adult Instructors and Helpers:
Robert Melin
Erkin (Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Instructor)
Erkin (Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Instructor)
Robert Sr., is a black belt in Brazilian jujitsu.
Since Robert Sr. retired after 30 years from the U.S. Coast Guard, he has become a welcomed addition to our team.
Robert currently coaches our beginner students the basic techniques along with any advanced students that would like to fine tune their techniques. He coaches at our Bonita S
Robert Sr., is a black belt in Brazilian jujitsu.
Since Robert Sr. retired after 30 years from the U.S. Coast Guard, he has become a welcomed addition to our team.
Robert currently coaches our beginner students the basic techniques along with any advanced students that would like to fine tune their techniques. He coaches at our Bonita Springs location but train between both Bonita Springs and CapeCoral.
Erkin (Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Instructor)
Erkin (Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Instructor)
Erkin (Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Instructor)
Erkin is a Black belt under Black Tie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaching our evening jiu jitsu classes along with an additional Muay Thai program. Erkin also has an extensive background in Muay Thia and holds classes through out the week for both Jiujitsu and Muay Thai.
Denis Gefel
Denis Gefel
Denis Gefel
Professional Russian Athlete
Certified BJJ instructor
Black belt
10 years competitive experience Russia, Europe, Argentina, Mexico
Individual training programs for adults and children
Group and private classes for adults and children
NAGA Europeans Champion gold
NAGA Europeans Champion silver NO-GI
IBJJF Europeans Champion silver
Professional Russian Athlete
Certified BJJ instructor
Black belt
10 years competitive experience Russia, Europe, Argentina, Mexico
Individual training programs for adults and children
Group and private classes for adults and children
NAGA Europeans Champion gold
NAGA Europeans Champion silver NO-GI
IBJJF Europeans Champion silver
IBJJF Munich International Open gold NO-GI
IBJJF Munich International Open Absolute gold NO-GI
IBJJF Munich International Open Absolute gold
IBJJF Berlin International Open gold NO-GI
CAJJ Champion of Argentina gold
I have my own methodology of work with children - through the game model of training, the child learns not only to wrestle, but also develops personally: pumps the skills of communication and emotion management. With years of experience and specialized education, I can provide an individual approach to each child. Also is able to communicate and translate in multiple languages.
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Denis Gefel
Denis Gefel
C.J has been a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2016 and is currently a purple belt under Corey brown. He started Brazilian jiujitsu to learn self defense and fell in love with the grappling combat sport instantly. Since 2017 he has competed in tournaments regularly and will participate in any match thrown his way, even if his opponen
C.J has been a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2016 and is currently a purple belt under Corey brown. He started Brazilian jiujitsu to learn self defense and fell in love with the grappling combat sport instantly. Since 2017 he has competed in tournaments regularly and will participate in any match thrown his way, even if his opponent is in a different weight class. C.J has a love for for leg locks which has given him this opportunity to coach classes for all levels at Black Tie for the adults and also the kids program.