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In addition to being the co-founder of the Bushido MMA, Professor Alan Merullo is the head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and coach. His study of the martial arts started in 1992; beginning with Karate and then moving to Wing Chun Kung Fu with the intentions of finding a practical self-defense style. After a few years Alan felt as if he was a fairly well accomplished martial artist, well capable of self-defense. Around that time a friend invited Alan to his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. It only took that one class for Alan to realize that he was missing the most important, yet most neglected aspect of a real confrontation. That missing link was apparent when he recognized that fights typically go into a clinch, or end up on the ground. Alan humbly accepted the fact that he could not only rely on punching and kicking for self defense while sparing with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, who had less than six months experience. Very excited about his new discovery Alan began practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that same week.

Alan is the only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt instructor located in Portsmouth, Virginia ( one of very few in world to attain this high rank under the direction of Professor Saulo Ribeiro). Alan considers it a privilege to learn from the best and truly believes that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has not only helped him accomplish the goal of practical self defense, but also the pursuit of becoming a better person in general. Alan enjoys teaching and passing on this good information to anyone who wants to learn. Alan has had the privilege and honor to train and learn from many famous instructors such as: Saulo Ribeiro, Xande Ribeiro, Royler Gracie, Ryron Gracie, Kid Peligro, Chris Blanke, Pedro Sauer, Sylvio Bering, Alvero Berretto, Matt Serra, Frank Cucci, Joao Morais, and Kazeka Muniz. Alan has also recently earned his Brown Belt in Judo, under Sensei Alberto Cruz.

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Professor Jonathan Wertz began his journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1998 and after six years of study, received his Black Belt in November 2004. He is Gustavo Machado’s first student in the United States. Jonathan has competed in numerous competitions throughout the country. As a purple belt he won a silver medal at the 2002 Pan-American championships placing second behind Braulio Estima. Jonathan also obtained a silver medal in the 2000 Pro-Ams and a Gold Medal in 2002 at VABJJF Championships as well as numerous other medals that he has obtained throughout his career.

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Tidewater BJJ
745 Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23320
www.tidewaterbjj.com

Professor Jonathan Wertz began his journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1998 and after six years of study, received his Black Belt in November 2004. He is Gustavo Machado’s first student in the United States. Jonathan has competed in numerous competitions throughout the country. As a purple belt he won a silver medal at the 2002 Pan-American championships placing second behind Braulio Estima. Jonathan also obtained a silver medal in the 2000 Pro-Ams and a Gold Medal in 2002 at VABJJF Championships as well as numerous other medals that he has obtained throughout his career.

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Professor Jonathan Wertz began his journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 1998 and after six years of study, received his Black Belt in November 2004. He is Gustavo Machado’s first student in the United States. Jonathan has competed in numerous competitions throughout the country. As a purple belt he won a silver medal at the 2002 Pan-American championships placing second behind Braulio Estima. Jonathan also obtained a silver medal in the 2000 Pro-Ams and a Gold Medal in 2002 at VABJJF Championships as well as numerous other medals that he has obtained throughout his career.

Tidewater BJJ
745 Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23320
www.tidewaterbjj.com
https://www.facebook.com/tidewater.bjj/

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