Joe Scarola

2nd Degree Black Belt

Started training in the art of  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 18 years old. He has trained with and learned from many great instructors including Renzo gracie,Rodrigo Gracie, Matt Serra, and Nick Serra.Professor Joe was promoted to black belt in 2005 by Renzo Gracie and Matt Serra(first black belt given by Matt)Professor Joe now continues training and learning from the great instructors of the Legendary Gracie Barra Team. He has competed and won many Grappling, Jiujitsu, and MMA competitions. Professsor now uses that experience to pass knowledge on to all of his students.

Chris Mendoza

4th Degree Brown Belt

Chris ” SHADY” Mendoza started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 19 years old. He received his Purple Belt in 2003 under UFC Competitor Matt Serra and Cage Fury Competitor Nick Serra, and Joe Scarola. Chris is also part of the legendary Renzo Gracie team. He has trained w/ and is greatly influenced by many people. These include Joe Scarola, Tom Muller, Pete Sell, Luke Cummo, Rodrigo Gracie, and especially Matt And Nick Serra. In December of  ’09 Chris received his Brown Belt under Professor Joe Scarola, and Tom Muller. Here are a list of his accophisments:
(2000) Naga Gold Medalist
(2000) Naga Bronze Medalist
(2001) Naga Blue Belt Gold Medalist
(2001) US Championship Bronze Medalist
(2001) US Championship Blue Belt Bronze Medalist
(2002) New York State Grappling Championship Gold Medalist
(2004) Pan-Am Purple Belt Bronze Medalist
(2009) LI Pride Silver Medalist
(2009) Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Gold Medalist
(2009) New Jersey State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation Gold Medalist
(2010) LI Pride Brown Belt Silver Medalist