Business Details
24 Years
experience
World-Class Martial Arts Training Long Beach
Founded in 2002, Brazilian Top Team of Long Beach continues a legendary tradition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts rooted in Brazilian combat sports history. Our academy delivers world-class instruction through a proven lineage tracing back to Japanese judo pioneer Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, and Carlson Gracie. With co-founder Murilo Bustamante and head instructor Marcelo Perdomo leading our team, we combine decades of competitive experience with a structured curriculum for students of all ages and skill levels.Our programs focus on practical self-defense techniques, physical conditioning, and character development while maintaining a supportive training environment. From beginners to elite competitors, our mixed-belt classes emphasize hands-on learning, technical refinement, and real-world application. We uphold the traditions of our martial arts heritage while adapting modern training methodologies to maximize student growth and success.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Mixed Martial Arts
Women's Self Defense
Kids Martial Arts
Cardio Kickboxing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of proven martial arts instruction experience in Long Beach.
- Our instructors include former UFC champions with direct ties to BJJ's founding lineage.
- We provide age-specific programs for children, teens, and adults at all skill levels.
- Our curriculum integrates traditional martial arts philosophy with modern training science.
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and technical development.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program teaches ground fighting techniques including joint locks, chokeholds, and positional control. Students develop physical fitness, strategic thinking, and self-defense capabilities through structured curriculum and sparring. Mixed-belt classes allow technical exchange between beginners and advanced practitioners while maintaining focus on fundamental mechanics and progressive skill development.
Mixed Martial Arts
The MMA program integrates no-gi grappling, boxing, and martial arts techniques for comprehensive combat training. Classes emphasize practical self-defense applications, cardiovascular conditioning, and fight strategy development. Students learn effective stand-up striking combinations and ground control techniques applicable to both competition and real-world scenarios.
Women's Self Defense
Our co-ed self-defense classes combine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and situational awareness training. Women develop physical strength, confidence, and practical skills to handle threatening situations. The curriculum focuses on escape techniques, de-escalation strategies, and defensive positioning against larger opponents.
Kids Martial Arts
Child-specific martial arts instruction builds physical coordination, discipline, and character development. Our kid-friendly curriculum teaches basic BJJ techniques, Muay Thai striking fundamentals, and anti-bullying strategies in a structured, encouraging environment. Classes balance technical instruction with physical activity to maintain student engagement and development.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai classes teach traditional Thai striking techniques using hands, elbows, knees, and shins. Students learn proper striking form, defensive postures, and clinch work through bag drills, pad work, and partner exercises. The program emphasizes cardiovascular conditioning, core strength development, and practical application of Muay Thai techniques.
People
Murilo Bustamante
Co-Founder
7th Degree Coral Belt under Carlson Gracie and former UFC Middleweight Champion with over 30 years of competitive martial arts experience. Teaches seminars worldwide on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA techniques.
Marcelo Perdomo
Head Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt with 20+ years teaching experience under Murilo Bustamante. Oversees all Long Beach academy operations and curriculum development while instructing regular classes for all skill levels.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, Women's Self Defense, and Kids Martial Arts programs.
Are beginner classes available?
Yes, our fundamentals classes accommodate complete beginners with specialized instruction in basic techniques and training safety.
Do you have kids' martial arts programs?
We provide age-specific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes for children under 16 with safety-focused curriculum development.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our head instructors hold black belts under Carlson Gracie lineage and have decades of combined competitive and teaching experience.
Is sparring required in classes?
Controlled sparring is optional and matched by experience level, with emphasis on technical application over competition.
Can I try a free class?
We offer complimentary trial classes for new students to experience our training environment and instructional approach.
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