About BJJ Immersion Camp
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Immersion Camp in Rio de Janeiro is brought you by two of the most recognized Black Belt Masters, Joao Amaral and Daniel Gazoni, both are head of Brazilian Top Team Boston, the first recognized BTT dojo in USA. Over the years, they have worked with many black belts and physical trainers. The knowledge they have gained in managing their journey has given them unsurpassed insight into performing on the international level.
The primary focus of BJJ Immersion Camp will be sharing our wisdom, gleaned from years of competitive experience. During the camp, we will evaluate each athlete and then safely focus on skills, strategy and fitness improvement. Respecting each person’s own pace.
The difference from other camps is that we will introduce you to the roots of BJJ in Rio, not only in the Martial Art's point of view, but also in the Brazilian culture. You will train BJJ “carioca’s way“.
BJJ Camp hosts Bio
João “Amaral” Miranda - Head coach of BTT Boston
Joao Amaral - Black Belt 3rd degree - Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Gi, BJJ No-Gi, Mixed Martials Arts, Kids Program
Joao started judo at 6 years old and gravitated to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13 under Crezio Souza, a prominent member of the Carlson Gracie Team.
When many of his teammates migrated to Brazilian Top Team with its creation in 2000, Joao moved to BTT as well. Joao has won countless matches and many titles as a judo player, BJJ competitor, and MMA fighter.
Joao has fought and won in many tournaments including: NAGA, Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Brazilian National Championships, Arnold classic, and the US open.
As an MMA fighter, he has fought 5 times, beginning in 2000, including the WEF (which was on pay-per-view). He has also had MMA fights in BRAZIL, JAPAN, and CANADA, Joao's passion is teaching the arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and that is where he truly excels.
He has taught at many gyms throughout the world, brought many students from complete beginners all the way to internationally competitive Black Belts.
Some of his disciples include World Champions, Pan American Champions, Brazilian, National Champions, Abu Dhabi Champions as well as successful Professional MMA fighters.
In addition, Joao has taught seminars for law enforcement personnel including the Massachusetts State Police.
Daniel Gazoni - Head coach of BTT Boston
With over 15 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Daniel ‘Mirel’ Gazoni is a 2nd Degree Black Belt and the head instructor of the Brazilian Top Team Boston since 2006, one of the most important branches from The Brazilian Top Team that was established in April of 2000 in Rio de Janeiro.
If you are a beginner who wants to learn self defense or are already a jiu-jitsu athletic or even a MMA fighter seeking to improve your techniques, you need a recognized and authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
Master Gazoni, as an original Black Belt Brazilian, fits this description and can add more to your improvement.
Leading his students based on the principals of respect, hierarchy, discipline, self-control, self-confidence and patience with the objective of rendering the opponent into submission, these are the keys to his successful career.
