Tom DeBlass affiliate.
Mooresville BJJ trains and tests under Professor Tom DeBlass — a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida (Renzo Gracie 4th Degree), Pan American Title holder, two-time ADCC trials champion, UFC and Bellator veteran.
Mooresville BJJ trains and tests under Professor Tom DeBlass — a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida (Renzo Gracie 4th Degree), Pan American Title holder, two-time ADCC trials champion, UFC and Bellator veteran.
The black belt at the top of every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy matters. Below is exactly who certifies, tests, and supports the instructors at Mooresville BJJ.
Tom DeBlass is a proud 2nd Degree Black Belt student of Ricardo Almeida — a 4th Degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie. Tom began his martial arts career studying Tae Kwon Do at age 6. In high school he was a county and state-sectional long jump champion.
Professor DeBlass has established himself as one of the best adult American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors. He is the ONLY person in NJ to win an adult Black Belt Pan American Title and the ONLY person in NJ history to win the North American ADCC trials twice.
His competition record includes medals and championships at the IBJJF Worlds, Nationals, and Pan American Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Professor is also a UFC and Bellator Fighting Championship veteran.
Tom and his staff have built one of the largest BJJ academies in New Jersey — over 6,000 sq ft and close to 300 students.
Every instructor at Mooresville BJJ is a black belt who tests and progresses under Professor Tom DeBlass. That's the room you walk into for your free class.