James Haourt
Head Coach - Progression BJJ
2nd Degree Black Belt
James brings a wealth of knowledge and 20+ years of experience to his role as the head instructor of Progression BJJ.
James is a dedicated teacher with a decade of experience coaching high level athletes before venturing out on his own to start Progression BJJ. He holds a Jiu-Jitsu for life team coaching course certificate.
James was awarded his Black belt in BJJ in 2017 from World Champion and Jiu-Jitsu for Life team head coach, 5th degree Black Belt Jorge Britto.
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James has been training martial arts since he was a kid, he also was a national level freestyle wrestler, holds a black belt in Pancration and was a professional MMA fighter under the legendary Shawn Tompkins.
Professor Jorge Britto Lima Filho
Head Coach- Jiu Jitsu For Life Team
5th Degree Black Belt
Professor Britto is one of Canadas top BJJ instructors and competitors. Based out of Toronto BJJ he is the head instructor of our affiliated team Jiu-Jitsu For Life. He is a multiple time Masters world champion, ADCC European Qualifier and Brazilian nationals bronze medalist.
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He holds a University degree in physical education, runs the Jiu-Jitsu For Life team coaching course, and assists with the creation and implementation of the JJFL team curriculum.
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Toronto BJJ is home to multiple world and Canadian champions, and Professor Britto offers unlimited free access to classes for affiliates including us at Progression BJJ