Meet Our Instructors
More than coaches — they are mentors, competitors, and spiritual leaders dedicated to helping every student grow in skill, character, and faith.
Co Head coach
Deise Leonanjo
Deise Leonanjo is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Born in Itamaraju/BA, she started Jiu-Jitsu in 2016 with professor Rodrigo “Pitbull” in Teixeira de Freitas/BA and years later was promoted to black belt in 2022 by professor Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa. Recognized both for her impressive competitive history and for her passion for transmitting knowledge and technique to her students.
head coach
João Matheus de Melo Assonitis
João Matheus de Melo Assonitis is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he started Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 14. Influenced by his family. With a history in martial arts, he was promoted to black belt by Professor Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa and Darwin Falcão, with direct lineages from great names in the Gracie/Carlson lineage.
