Instructor Bios

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Joe Scarola

Started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 18 years old. He is the first black belt under UFC Competitor  Matt Serra and Cage Fury Competitor 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.

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Tom Muller

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. 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.(2004) Grapplers Quest Southeast- Advanced Division Gold Medalist. Here is a list of his accomplishments:
(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

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Chris Mendoza

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