Professor Louis Vintaloro

2nd Degree Black Belt



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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes taught by Professor Louis Vintaloro. Professor Louis is a 2nd Degree Black Belt from Master Royler Gracie


Black Belt – 2nd Degree – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu- Received Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 8/17/03 from Royler Gracie.
Click here to view Black Belt certificate from the Gracie Academy.
Click here to view Black Belt certificate from the Confederação Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu.





Professor Louis Vintaloro teaches almost every BJJ class at Performance Jiu-Jitsu Academy including the kid’s classes. Professor Louis is usually present at every BJJ Open Mat keeping a close eye on the student’s progress. His teachings have been integral in the learning and development of many local BJJ instructors and champion competitors throughout North Jersey.

  • Began studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in April 1994 under direct supervision Royler Gracie Black – Belt David Adiv
  • Black Belt – Judo- Received judo Black Belt 11/17/97 under US Judo Federation (began studying judo in August 1994) Studied Judo under Sensei Nagayasu Ogasawara.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education-Cum Laude-William Paterson University
  • Been to Brazil over 30 times to train with the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experts in the world (Royler Gracie, Saulo Ribeiro, Fredson Alves…etc). Still regularly continues to train in Brazil.
  • Adjunct Professor – Ramapo College of New Jersey – Fall 2006
  • NJ State Public School Teacher’s Certification
  • Part of the 2000, 2001 Gracie Humaitá World competition team in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Instructor at the Bergen County Police Academy teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based defensive tactics.
  • Contributing writer for “Grappling” Magazine.
  • Previously training Muay Thai Kickboxing with Master K (Kumron Vaitayanon)
  • Original owner and creator of ‘Tribe Fightwear’
  • 1st Place Blue belt Champion (131-150 lbs) at 2ND Annual Renzo Gracie/Craig Kukuk East Coast Championship (won by submitting all 3 opponents, and NO points scored against him)
  • 1st Place 1995 Liberty Bell Judo Classic (won by submitting all 3 opponents, and NO points scored against him)
  • 1st Place 1996 East Coast Judo Championship(NO points scored against him)
  • 1st place in division 1995 2nd Annual East Coast Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Tournament (won by submitting all 3 opponents, and NO points scored against him)

Contact Us Today

Please contact Louis Vintaloro at 201-225-0099 or e-mail ahead to make an appointment for your first class.