Gamebred Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Professor

Marcello Monteiro

Professor Monteiro is well known in Brasil as a teacher and coach for creating fighting strategies, teaching the most important tricks and details that speed up the learning process and facilitate the performance of each movement used by fighters.

Since the age of six, Marcello has been hooked on Jiu-Jitsu, starting at Carlson Gracie's Academy and transitioning to W2M in Copacabana. Owned by Ricardo Juca, W2M was the home base for Jiu-Jitsu legend Ricardo De la Riva. From white-black, Marcello studied with De la Riva and many considered him as De la Riva's protege. In 1998, Marcello opened his first school in Rio and in 1999, Marcello received his black belt from De la Riva. In 2001, he received an additional certificate for his black belt from 9th degree red belt Carlos Robson Gracie.

Today Marcello holds a 3rd degree black belt and is the owner and head instructor at his school in Indianapolis. He also leads one of America's largest Jiu-Jitsu Associations with over 34 schools training under him.

Head Instructor

Michael Proctor

Michael Proctor began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career under Lotus Club Black Belt James Foster with whom he received his Blue Belt. A year later Michael began traveling to other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies to study the different styles and philosophies of Jiu-Jitsu. In 2008 Michael met and began studying under Marcello Monteiro. Shortly thereafter Michael received his Purple Belt. In 2009, Marcello offered Michael an affiliation and Gamebred Jiu-Jitsu was established under the Marcello C. Monteiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association. Michael is currently a 3rd degree Purple Belt and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events throughout the United States.

"Jiu-Jitsu is my passion. I absolutely love my school, and I love teaching classes, training on the mats. I want the best for my school and I want the best for my athletes. I'm willing to invest whatever I can to make sure EVERYONE who comes into my academy, no matter what their specific personal goals are, will have a life-changing experience and come away with something valuable each and every time they come train. I credit my career to my instructors over the years and all those that have come before me. I believe that having a strong lineage has made me who I am. I like knowing that my students belong to the best team in the area."

MMA Coach/Assistant BJJ Coach

Steven Simpson

Steven Simpson is currently a 4th degree Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Steve runs many of the MMA circuits and conditioning classes as well as assisting in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Steve is a cornerstone of Gamebred Jiu-Jitsu.

Boxing Coach

Kina Peneueta

Kina Peneueta is currently a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and currently holds four MMA Championships which include the 185lb Sudden Impact title, 185lb Cage Warrior Combat title, 185lb NW Fight Challenge title and the 185lb Ax Fighting title. Kina lived in Samoa his entire life and joined Gamebred Jiu-Jitsu when he moved to the states in 2009. Kina is an Olympic Bronze Medalist in the 185lb Wrestling Division. He is currently undefeated in boxing with a 13-0 record and holds a current MMA record of 8-1.

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Kids Coaching Assistant

Airik Spike

Airik Spike is currently a 3rd degree Yellow Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Airik trains in the adult classes and assists with the Kids BJJ classes. The kids look up to Airik and he sets a good example for all of them to follow. Airik currently competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling events on a regular basis.