About Us
About Us
Who we are
Brazilian TOP TEAM LYNDEN
Our BTT roots stretch back two 2000 when former members of the Carlson Gracie Academy came together to develop new training techniques for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, creating the potent and effective style that became Brazilian Top Team.
Since 2021, Brazilian Top Team Lynden has been leading the way in Lynden WA martial arts community. In 2023 , Mauro Oliveira (BJJ black belt) forged a formal affiliation with the Brazilian Top Team organization. His dedication to building confidence and fundamental core values in each of his BTT students has helped to create a positive environment for every student to learn and grow.
why choose us
OVER 20 YEARS of experience
This premier Jiu Jitsu center focuses on providing both a family-friendly structure that encourages all ages, as well as a professional competition element that drives the betterment of each student. BTT Lynden owns a top-tier team of coaches and teachers who foster fundamentals in real-life self-defense, competition training, and positive fitness lifestyles. No matter a student’s age, ability, or fitness level, our mission is to help our students reach the next level and surpass their own goals.
Our instructorS
Team of Experts
Mauro Oliveira
Founder
Head Professor
Professor Mauro Oliveira is a 4th degree black belt born in Florianopolis. Brazil.
Professor Mauro had an opportunity to teach in Abu Dhabi at one of the largest Jiu Jitsu projects in the world teaching the army and special forces.
In 2016 Mauro settled in Dallas Texas. He began teaching and training several Jiu Jitsu competition athletes and MMA Fighters. Leading them to compete and win in their respective disciplines.
Opportunity once again led Professor Mauro to Washinghton expanding Jiu Jitsu in Whatcom county and making it a destination for good training. This lead to the opening of Classic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu LLC that become BTT LYNDEN later.
Professor Mauro is experienced in teaching kids, youth and adults.
