CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

LEARN REAL JIU JITSU.
TRAIN FOR LIFE.

Authentic Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu taught by Professor Guto Neto. Come ready to learn, work, and become part of the team.

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ABOUT JIU JITSU
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TECHNICAL DEPTH

Learn how and why Jiu Jitsu works, not simply a collection of movements.

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EARNED CONFIDENCE

Build real ability through practice, problem-solving, and consistent work.

A STRONG TEAM

Train with people who help each other improve. No reckless training, or hostile egos.

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CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE

LEARN FROM PROFESSOR GUTO NETO

Professor Guto Neto is a 3rd-degree Brazilian Top Team black belt developed under Murilo Bustamante, Diego Gamonal, and Ruy Frade.

He builds a beginners’ foundation, deepens a black belt’s understanding, and prepares serious athletes for championship competition.

MEET THE PROFESSOR
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BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM LEGACY

A GLOBAL TEAM.
A LOCAL FAMILY.

Brazilian Top Team was founded in 2000 and built a worldwide reputation through technical innovation, elite competition led by by Murilo Bustamante.

BTT Charlotte carries that standard forward in a local academy where students know, trust, and support one another.

OUR TEAM

TRAINING AT BTT CHARLOTTE

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Jiu Jitsu

Gi and No-Gi training for beginners, experienced practitioners, hobbyists, and competitors.

Jiu Jitsu
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KIDS PROGRAM

Age-appropriate Jiu Jitsu that develops technique, confidence, discipline, and self-control.

Kids program
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Private Training

Age-appropriate Jiu Jitsu that develops technique, confidence, discipline, and self-control.

Private Training
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Self-Defense

Age-appropriate Jiu Jitsu that develops technique, confidence, discipline, and self-control.

Self-Defense Seminars

COME AS YOU ARE

You do not need experience, confidence, or a certain level of fitness to begin. You need respect, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.

KEEP Progressing

Jiu Jitsu takes time. Every student develops at a different pace and builds a different game. What matters is continuing to study, train, and improve.

YOUR FIRST DAY IS A BEGINNING, NOT A TEST.

Meet Professor Guto, see the academy, and learn how to begin training with the team.

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