Professor Tony Passos
Professor Tony Passos
Team Passos Affiliation Head Instructor
While his love for competition is strong, Tony’s true passion lies in teaching and coaching. He has dedicated himself to the arts of teaching and coaching since early on his career, focusing on the development of his students on and off the mat. He works closely with all of his students in setting goals, developing personal training plans, competition strategies, scheduling, as well as approaching BJJ from a holistic point of view.
Whether you are seeking a professional career in the sport, are a weekend warrior, or are simply looking to try a new hobby, Tony strives to work with you to ensure that your goals and desires are met by his teaching and coaching, and pushes you to maximize your potential. 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
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor Professor Tony Passos is one of a few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Ricardo De La Riva.
He shares this distinction with such greats as Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and Moacir “Boca” Oliveira.
He is currently an IBJJF Certified Fourth Degree Black Belt. Tony started training Jiu-Jitsu at 18 years old in Recife, Brazil. Since that time he has trained with and learned from world champions such as Andre Galvao, Guto Campos, Claudio Calasans and many others.