The Winchester Jiu Jitsu Academy is a proud member of Team Passos, under the guidance of Professor Tony Passos.

Professor Tony Passos is one of the few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts under Ricardo de la Riva. He is currently an IBJJF certified fourth-degree black belt and a proud member and coach of Team Atos Jiu Jitsu.

Professor Tony started training Jiu-Jitsu at 18 years old in Recife, Brazil and began teaching in 2002. He has trained with and learned from world champions such as Andre Galvao, Guto Campos, Claudio Calasans and many others.

Tony has won and medaled in many prestigious competitions such as:

• IBJJF Chicago Open 2013
• IBJJF Chicago Open 2012
• IBJJF Pan American Championships 2011
• Abu Dhabi Pro 2010
• IBJJF Pan American Championships 2010
• IBJJF Houston Open 2010
• IBJJF US National Championships 2009
• BJJF Miami Open 2009

Having retired from competing to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching, Professor Tony coaches some of the top world Jiu Jitsu athletes on the biggest world stages of Jiu Jitsu. He brings the skill and experience of an accomplished BJJ practitioner and world-renowned coach to his local students and affiliates. His passion for teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu is undeniable. When he is coaching or even teaching class you can hear Professor Tony a mile away. He brings a sense of humor to the mats and as well as an unsurpassed work ethic.

Learn more about Team Passos at the Team Passos Official Website.