Professor Tony Passos is one of the few Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts under Ricardo de la Riva.

He is currently an IBJJF Certified 4th Degree Black Belt and a proud member and coach of Team Atos Jiu Jitsu. Professor Tony started training Jiu-Jitsu at 18 years old in Recife, Brazil and began teaching in 2002. He has trained with and learned from world champions such as Andre Galvao, Guto Campos, Claudio Calasans and many others.

Having retired from competing to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching, Professor Tony coaches some of the top world Jiu Jitsu athletes on the biggest world stages of Jiu Jitsu.

Prof. Tony brings the skill and experience of an accomplished BJJ practitioner and world-renowned coach to his local students and affiliates. His passion for teaching the art of Jiu Jitsu is undeniable. When he is coaching or even teaching class you can hear Professor Tony a mile away.

He brings a sense of humor to the mats and as well as an unsurpassed work ethic.Professor Tony has dedicated himself to the development of his students both on and off the mat. He works closely with all of his students on goal settings and developing personal training plans and competition strategies.

His gift of teaching and exceptional knowledge of Jiu Jitsu allows him to break down a complex position in a step-by-step, easily understood manner. His teaching style consists of explaining a position from various angles while tailoring the instruction to best suit the student’s learning style and body style.Professor Tony also works with each of our coaches and affiliates to pass along this holistic approach to Jiu Jitsu and comprehension of the art so that our students will be able to understand and apply the art of Jiu Jitsu at the highest level.

Above all, Professor Tony believes that Jiu Jitsu allows anyone to improve and transform their own lives through focus and consistently putting in the work on the mat while enjoying the journey together.

Prof. 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