Brazilian Top Team
A Legacy in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Top Team (BTT) is one of the most prestigious Jiu-Jitsu academies in Brazil, known for its strong presence in mixed martial arts competitions worldwide in the early 2000’s at Pride and the UFC. The foundation of the Brazilian Top Team can be credited to the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA fighter and coach, Mester Murilo Bustamante, the first Brazilian UFC Middleweight Champion, Pride veteran, IBJJF World Champion and ADCC veteran.
Master Murilo Bustamante, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the famous Carlson Gracie, felt the need for a team that would bring together the best fighters in Brazil to showcase their skills on a global stage. In 2000, Bustamante founded Brazilian Top Team with the goal of creating a world-class training facility where martial artists could sharpen their skills and push the boundaries of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA.
Under Bustamante’s leadership, Brazilian Top Team quickly gained recognition as a powerhouse in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The team attracted top-notch fighters, such as Ricardo Arona, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Vítor Belford, who all contributed to BTT’s success with their impressive performances in various combat sports competitions.
BTT Boston
and The Founders
Following the success of the Brazilian Top Team in Brazil, its influence extended beyond national borders. Founders Daniel Gazzoni and Joao Amaral established Brazilian Top Team Boston, bringing the BTT legacy to the United States. Professors Gazzoni and Amaral, both accomplished martial artists, saw the potential to expand the BTT brand and its training methods to an international audience. BTT Boston became the first official BTT academy in The United States Of America.
Brazilian Top Team Boston soon became known as a premier training facility in the New England area, attracting students of all levels seeking to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and improve their MMA skills. Professors Gazzoni and Amaral’s dedication to maintaining the high standards set by the original BTT in Rio De Janeiro laid the foundation for the academy’s continued success.
At Brazilian Top Team Boston, students benefit from the expertise of the founders themselves. Professor Daniel Gazoni, BJJ Black Belt 5th degree, is well-regarded for his technical precision and his ability to break down complex techniques for students of all levels. Professor Joao Amaral, BJJ Black Belt 5th degree, is known for his inspiring teaching style and his emphasis on physical and mental conditioning gained in his BJJ and MMA tournaments.
Together, Professors Gazzoni and Amaral have created a supportive and welcoming environment at Brazilian Top Team Boston, where students can pursue their martial arts goals while fostering a sense of community. The academy offers a range of classes tailored to different skill levels and goals, whether a student is interested in self-defense, competition, or simply improving their fitness.
Brazilian Top Team, founded by Murilo Bustamante, has made an indelible mark on the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts. Bustamante’s vision of bringing together the best fighters in Brazil to create a world-class training facility has been realized not only in Brazil but also at Brazilian Top Team Boston, thanks to the efforts of founders, Professors Daniel Gazzoni and Joao Amaral. Their commitment to excellence and passion for sharing their knowledge has ensured that the Brazilian Top Team legacy continues to thrive, both in Brazil and abroad. BTT Boston is now the oldest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School in the New England Region.
BTT Westford
and The Founders
Brazilian Top Team Westford was founded by Professor Jose Hermoza, BJJ Black Belt 2nd Degree and his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mentor, Professor Daniel Gazzoni, BJJ Black Belt 5th Degree. Professor Hermoza, who has been practicing and competing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for more than 17 years with numerous national and international awards from the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, is a friendly, determined, and passionate instructor who is driven by his desire to share his love of Jiu-Jitsu with others.
Professor Gazzoni has over three decades of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience. Professor Daniel Gazzoni is the Co-Founder and head coach of Brazilian Top Team Boston, the oldest BJJ school in New England, where Professor Jose Hermoza trained and learned the beautiful art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under his mentor, friend and now business partner, Professor Daniel Gazzoni. Professor’s Hermoza technical knowledge and vast experience combined with his friendly and supportive teaching style add value to the gym’s gathering of Jiu-Jitsu students.
BTT Westford is the first and only official Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai training school in Westford, MA. The founders opened the school to provide aspiring martial artists and fitness enthusiasts the opportunity to train with knowledgeable instructors in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Both founders wanted to share the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai with the community and to offer a safe space for students to achieve their goals.
The school’s curriculum offers classes for different age groups, experience levels, and interests. The classes are designed to accommodate different goals, such as fitness, competition, self-defense or self-improvement. The instructors also ensure that students receive individualized attention, allowing them to develop and improve at their own pace.
Overall, BTT Westford embodies a love for martial arts, community, and growth. Its founders, Professor Jose Hermoza and Professor Daniel Gazzoni, are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive community for martial artists and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. They believe that everyone can benefit from the lessons taught in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.
