Technique Over Ego
We coach the person in front of us, not our own reputation. Every class is built to make you better, not to make us look good.
Our Story
Built On The Mat,
Built On The Mat,
Not On Ego.
Head Instructor & Founder
Professor Washington Luis
Jiu-Jitsu changed Professor Washington Luis's life as a young boy in Rio de Janeiro's favelas. He started training at age 10 at the Complexo do Lins social project under César “Casquinha” Guimarães, founder of Top Brother, and earned his black belt in 2011 before continuing his development at GF Team under Júlio César Pereira.
He moved to the U.S. in 2014, first coaching in Boston before leading the Paradigm Training Center – Southwest affiliate in Houston. Washington Luis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu carries that same lineage into Deer Park — technique over ego, and a coaching staff that pays attention to every student on the mat, not just the advanced ones.
3rd DegreeBlack Belt Since 2011
2xMaster World Champion
2xAbu Dhabi Pro Champion
Lineage: Top Brother (Rio de Janeiro) → GF Team → Washington Luis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Real Competition
Watch Him Compete
Career highlights from Professor Washington Luis's competitive record — real matches, real mat time. Footage courtesy of FloGrappling.
What We Believe
Our Values On The Mat
Team, Not Transaction
You're not a membership number. This is a small enough gym that coaches know your name and your goals.
Consistency Wins
Talent is overrated. We build programs around showing up — because that's what actually earns belts.