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Our classes provide a supportive environment where kids can develop confidence, discipline, and respect, all while staying active and making new friends. Adults, too, will find an inclusive community focused on fitness, self-defense, and personal growth. With a history of multiple world championship titles and decades of teaching expertise, Amaury’s approach is as approachable and family-friendly as it is effective.
Amaury Bitetti is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and a legendary figure in the sport. He also holds black belts in Judo and Muay Thai. Considered one of the greatest athletes of the 1990s by Gracie Magazine, Amaury was a dominant force in competition, becoming a two-time IBJJF World Champion and a six-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion.
In addition to his success in Jiu Jitsu, Amaury competed in Vale Tudo and MMA, facing top-level opponents in events such as the UFC and Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling. He has also trained and coached some of the biggest names in combat sports, including Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, Anderson Silva, and Vitor Belfort.
As a promoter, Amaury founded Bitetti Combat, one of Brazil’s premier MMA events, which has featured world-class fighters and helped shape the sport’s growth.
Fun fact: Amaury loves traveling and sharing his knowledge through seminars worldwide, teaching students across the Americas, Europe, Japan and right here in Allen TX, Plano TX, and McKinney, TX.
7th Degree Red and Black Belt
Certified IBJJF
Judo Black Belt
Gilson Nunes is a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 20 years of experience in competition and teaching. Born and raised in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, Gilson began his Jiu-Jitsu journey at the age of 12 under the guidance of Paulo ‘Maninho’ Ivano. Even as a young trainee, his eagerness to spar with adults earned him the nickname Nenem, meaning “Baby” in Brazilian jargon. His dedication and talent led him to earn his black belt in 2010 at the remarkably young age of 20. Gilson’s Jiu-Jitsu lineage traces back through esteemed practitioners: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Roberto Traven > Carlos David > Ronaldo Cruz > Gilson Nunes.
Davi is a Certified IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu second degree black belt. He was born and raised in Fortaleza, Brazil, where he trained under Professor Joao Filho, a fifth-degree black belt representing Gracie Humaita.
After moving from Brazil to the United States, Davi continued his training under Keiser Girão at Checkmat Dallas. With over six years of experience teaching in the U.S., he has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Davi is an accomplished competitor, having won multiple IBJJF tournaments and World League championships.
A fun fact about Davi—coming from a beach town, he is also a high-level kite surfer.
David Akina is a Certified IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with over 20 years of experience in competition and teaching. Born and raised in Hawaii, David began his Jiu Jitsu journey at BJ Penn’s school in Hilo, HI and Relson Gracie’s Jiu Jitsu in Honolulu. Dallas became his second home and began his training with Keiser Girao and Checkmat Dallas. His passion for Jiu Jitsu led him to competition, teaching and studying this art wholeheartedly. Competition has taught David a lot about life like humiliation, being humble, learning under extreme pressure, self defense, focus, managing adrenaline, how to win and lose. David has had the privilege to learn Jiu Jitsu from some of the best instructors in the world. His goal is to continue to grow in this art and to share the gift of Jiu Jitsu with people who are passionate about learning the art of Jiu Jitsu
Fun fact: David loves spending time with his daughters doing fun things in Allen, TX.
Meet our highly skilled and dedicated instructors, who bring years of experience and a passion for teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to practitioners of all levels.
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