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GUSTAVO BESSA

With decades of experience both as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, as well as in child development, Bessa’s unique perspective is what has helped BTT to flourish. Evolving past the mat, it’s his belief in nourishing the whole student that helps elevate the BTT experience

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Bessa’s experience as an MMA fighter has helped to shape every program at BTT. He was ranked as the #1 amateur MMA in PNW before going pro (record 9-0) with a 3-3 record, he then turned his attention to crafted the MMA HiiT program. Bessa gained his Black Belt under Diego Gamonal while taking child development classes and working in the child care industry. Blending the discipline of mixed martial arts and the nurturing needs of child development, Bessa has been able to create a unique Jiu Jitsu gym that focuses on nurturing the complete journey and aspect of every student.

Brazilian Top Team Happy Valley is a reflection of Bessa’s hard work and unwavering commitment to developing the whole student. While understanding the importance of fundamentals and the Jiu Jitsu tradition, he has been able to evolve the style to the next level by listening to each individual student and harnessing their own potential to drive them further in life as well as mixed martial arts.

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Silver Medalist IBJJF Pan Americans absolute Masters 1
Bronze Medalist IBJJF Pan American weight division Masters 1
Silver Medalist IBJJF European Masters 1
Multiple X Medalist IBJJF American Nationals Medalist Adult and Masters 1
Multiple X Medalist IBJJF Open (Portland, Seattle, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Lisbon)
Submission Underground Multiple X Tag Team Champions
Submission Underground and Fight 2 Win Super Fight veteran
Multiple X Gold Medalist Gi and No-Gi, Oregon, and Washington (Revolution, Oregon Open, Sub League, Grappling Industries, and Naga)