Started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 18 years old. He is the first black belt under UFC welterweight champ Matt Serra and Cage Fury welterweight champ Nick Serra. Professor is also part of the legendary Renzo Gracie team. He has trained w/ and is greatly influenced by many people. These include Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Rodrigo Gracie, and especially Matt And Nick Serra. Professor Scarola has been competing in mma and jiujitsu competitions for about 10 years. Now it is his goal to use everything he has learned and gained from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and give it back to his students.
Tom Muller received his Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt and Nick Serra in May 2006 and started training with them back in 1998. He also has been training in boxing and kick-boxing under Ray Longo and Luke Cummo since 2001. He is currently undefeated in Mixed Martial Arts competition and holds two titles. His titles include the Ring of Combat Super-Heavyweight Championship and Sportfighting’s Heavyweight Championship. Not only did he win a gold medal at the 2003 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championships, but did so without an opponent scoring a single point on him. Here is a list of other accomplishments:
(2004) Grapplers Quest Southeast- Advanced Division Gold Medalist
(2003) USA vs. Brazil Challenge- Silver Medalist
(2002) Copa Atlantica- Purple belt Gold Medalist
(2002) NAGA's NY State Grappling- Advanced Division Gold Medalist
(2002) 1st American Nationals Championship- Gold Medalist
(2002) Grapplers Quest World Championship- Gold Medalist
(2002) NAGA's NJ Grappling Championship- Advanced Gold Medalist
(2002) Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championships- Bronze Medalist
(2001) Grapplers Quest National Championships Gold Medalist
"Because of the long hours and constant deadlines I am always looking for new ways to relieve stress. Jiu Jitsu is an excellent way to forget about all the other things I have going on and clear my head." - Nick
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