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 after recieving his blue belt Michael began traveling to other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies to study the different styles and philosophies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2008 Michael attended a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar hosted by BJJ Black Belt Marcello Monteiro and was instantly hooked. While cross training with other gyms and academies Michael immediately began studying under Professor Monteiro. Shortly thereafter Michael received his Purple Belt. In 2009 Michael became an affiliate of Marcello Monteiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Michael is the proud owner of Gamebred Jiu-Jitsu and currently holds the rank of 4th degree Purple Belt under Marcello Monteiro. He currently 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 Instructor

Steven Simpson

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

Kids BJJ Instructor

Tyler Withrow

Tyler Withrow is currently a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tyler teaches the Kids BJJ Classes on Tuesday and Thursday. Coach Ty as the kids call him, is very dedicated to making sure the children have fun while learning the basic fundamentals of what it takes to advance as they get older.

Kids Coaching Assistant

Airik Spike

Airik Spike is currently an Orange 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.