Meet our Team!
OUR COACHES
Jorge Santos is our Founder, Co-Owner, and Head Coach. Jorge is a 4th degree black belt from Porto Alegre, Brazil.
SPECIALTY:
Student leadership and mentoring, fundamental and advanced techniques, specific training, competition preparation and mindset, overcoming challenges, and training determination.
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Available for private classes.
Laura Peretti is the Co-Owner and Professor from Verona, Italy. Laura is a 2nd degree black belt under Jorge Santos.
SPECIALITY:
Training organisation, mindset for consistency, overcoming training plateau, and training schedule for competition.
Fluent in English, Italian, and Portuguese.
Available for private classes.
Alexandre “Xandy” Pereira is a 1st Black Belt from Brazil. You can find him mostly with our beginner and intermediate classes.
SPECIALTY:
Beginners training development and progress, technique breakdown, individualised attention, branding, and merchandising management.
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Available for private classes.
Gabriel Rodrigues, from Brazil, is a black belt under Jorge Santos. You can find Gabriel during our weekend classes.
SPECIALTY:
Basics and fundamental jiu-jitsu teaching, gi and no-gi training, and competition preparation and mindset.
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Available for private classes.
David Cashin-O’Halloran is a coach from Dublin, Ireland. He is a black belt under Jorge Santos and teaches beginner and intermediate classes.
SPECIALTY:
Fundamental jiu-jitsu, technique explanation, training mindset.
Fluent in English.
Available for private classes.
Alex Boyle is from Balbriggan, Ireland, purple belt and is our kid’s assistant instructor.
SPECIALTY:
Kid’s training and development: gi and no-gi competition, training mindset, and specific training.
Fluent in English.
Available for private classes.
Bruno Cruz is from Brazil and is a black belt in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He coaches our weekday kids’ classes.
SPECIALTY:
Kids’ class development, judo and takedown fundamentals, gi and no-gi training, mobility, technique adjustment, and specific training
Fluent in Portuguese, Italian and English.
Available for private classes.
Renato Carvalho is a 1st degree black belt from Brazil. You can find Renato teaching our advanced classes, where he brings a technical and dynamic approach to training.
SPECIALTY:
Advanced gi training, berimbolo variations, mobility, technique refinement, and specific training.
Fluent in Portuguese and English.
Available for private classes.
Bruno Henrique is a 1st degree black belt from São Paulo, Brazil. He teaches our morning all-levels classes, helping students of different experience levels build confidence, improve technique, and develop consistency on the mats.
SPECIALTY:
Gi and no-gi training, mobility, technique adjustment, and specific training.
Fluent in Portuguese and English.
Available for private classes.
Thiago Seabra is a black belt under Jorge Santos. He teaches our morning classes, creating a welcoming and structured environment for students of all levels.
SPECIALTY:
Gi and no-gi fundamentals, consistency, and technique development.
Fluent in Portuguese and English..
Carlos Neto is a black belt from Manaus, Brazil. He teaches our Friday no-gi class, bringing solid experience and a focused approach to grappling and positional development.
SPECIALTY:
No-gi training, grappling fundamentals, technique refinement, positional control, and specific training.
Fluent in Portuguese and English.
Available for private classes.
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
Malu - Assistant Manager
Malu supports the day-to-day operations at JSBJJ and is a main point of contact for members, always happy to help.
From onboarding new students to supporting events, partnerships, and member experience, Malu is always happy to help and make everyone feel welcome.
Lucian – Receptionist
Lucian is part of our front of house team and helps create a friendly and organised environment at the academy.
He assists with enquiries, check-ins, and general organisation, making sure everything runs efficiently and that members feel comfortable and supported.
Matheus – Receptionist
Matheus is part of our reception team, helping with daily operations and member support.
He supports members with check-ins, enquiries, and day-to-day needs, always ready to assist and ensure a smooth experience at JSBJJ.