I learned about Brazilian Top Team Long Beach ("BTT-LB) by coincidence while having dinner at a German restaurant and met Oscar (black belt) who just completed the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World tournament at Long Beach. He informed me of "BTT-LB" and its family style atmosphere and world class jiu-jitsu training, Muay Thai boxing, MMA, & body conditioning.
I made a point of stopping by "BTT-LB" and spoke with Professor & Head coach Marcelo Perdomo. I inquired about kid's jiu-jitsu classes for my 7-year-old grandson, and Professor Marcelo stated there is kid's Gi & No Gi jiu-jitsu and boxing classes. Great! Next, I asked if there were jiu-jitsu students with ages of 50 + years old? Professor Marcelo stated "yes" and pointed to an older male student who happen to be doing jiu-jitsu training that was in his late 40's with a hip replacement, knee and leg issues. There are other older "BTT-LB" students.
Professor Marcelo was very informative, energetic, extremely polite and friendly. He offered my grandson and I a free 1-week trial to try it out and offered us use of his jiu-jitsu Gi's. After a free week trial both my grandson and I started in March 2018 (we are white belt).
Professor Marcelo not only provides 1 to 1 instruction to both the kids and adult jiu-jitsu classes and he provides detailed explanation & instruction of jiu-jitsu. The kid's jiu-jitsu classes are taught by other "black belt" instructors Coach Sr; Alex; Arnel; and Coach Jr - brown belt, and Coach Warren - purple belt. Importantly, the kids are taught discipline, respect and good manners along with genuine concern for their learning the Brazilian jiu-jitsu art.
The adult jiu-jitsu classes are started with a good warm up exercise along with exceptional instructions by black belt instructors with Professor/Head coach Marcelo. I've learned traditional Brazilian old-school jiu-jitsu as well as current jiu-jitsu moves. All higher belts are very helpful in giving good jiu-jitsu "tips" to the lower belts and all BTT-LB members treat each other with respect and in a family environment.
The monthly cost includes all training venues (e.g. jiu-jitsu, boxing, MMA, & body conditioning.) Professor Marcelo provided yesterday his students a "free" jiu-jitsu seminar 2 1/2 hours. Normally, the jiu-jitsu seminar charges are $100.00 plus per hour. If your looking to join a great jiu-jitsu and other self defense classes, as well as great cardio workout in a friendly / family environment you won't be disappointed at Brazilian Top Team Long Beach! BTT-LB is for kids, teenagers, adults & even for grandparents!
Larry P. read more