Every class at Gustavo Machado BJJ Venice is led by David Valentine, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the academy's Head Instructor. The academy is affiliated with Gustavo Machado, a 6th Degree Black Belt from the Roberto "Gordo" Correa / Gracie Barra lineage who sets the curriculum for all Gustavo Machado academies.
Head Instructor
David Valentine is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the Head Instructor of Gustavo Machado BJJ Venice. He teaches the adult Gi and No-Gi classes, the early bird classes, and both kids programs.
His classes focus on building strong fundamentals for beginners while sharpening championship-level technique for advanced students, with an emphasis on discipline, safety and personal growth.
Affiliation Head
Gustavo Machado is a 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from the Roberto "Gordo" Correa and Gracie Barra lineage, and also spent formative years training with the Carlson Gracie team.
He has taught Jiu-Jitsu for decades and oversees the technical standard and curriculum across every academy affiliated with Gustavo Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, including Venice. He visits for belt promotions, where he and David Valentine promote students together.
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The lineage Gustavo Machado comes from. He also spent formative years training with the Carlson Gracie team.
6th Degree Black Belt. Sets the technical standard and curriculum for every affiliated academy.
Black belt and Head Instructor of Gustavo Machado BJJ Venice.
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