Coaches
Francisco "Sinistro" Iturralde
BJJ BLACK BELT UNDER FERNANDO DI PIERO
“Sinistro” literally means sinister in portuguese, however, the common use of the word in Brazilian slang is to describe something out of the ordinary. In Francisco’s case, his coach Fernando di Piero labeled Iturralde “Sinistro” due to his outstanding skill on the mat when he was just 14 years old.
Main Achievements:
IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion (2013)
IBJJF European International Champion (2014)
IBJJF Pan American Championship Runner-up (2016)
IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2016)
IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2014)
IBJJF European Championship 3rd Place (2014*/2015)
Andre Galvao Black Belt
Andris Brunovskis
Andris Brunovskis is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, a degree earned under the tutelage of André Galvão. Known for his creative and exciting open guard game, Brunovskis established his submission artist reputation in the colored belt divisions of the sport, a reputation he carried with him to black belt.
Main Achievements:
IBJJF World Champion (2010 purple, 2008 blue)
IBJJF Pan American Champion (2014 brown)
IBJJF/JBJJF Asian Open Champion (2017/2015)
IBJJF Pan Pacific Champion (2017)
IBJJF San Diego Open Champion (2017)
IBJJF Las Vegas Open Champion (2017/2016)
IBJJF American Nationals 2nd Place (2014)
IBJJF World No-Gi Championship 2nd Place (2010 purple, 2008 blue)
