BMA & BLACK GOTEN BJJ Classes
Breakthrough & Black Goten BJJ is a grappling-focused Martial Arts gym that teaches how to control and submit an opponent using technique and leverage rather than strength. We emphasize pressure, ground fighting, and strategic thinking in every class, making it effective for real-world Self-Defense.
For both kids and adults, Breakthrough & Black Goten BJJ builds fitness, confidence, and discipline while reducing stress and improving focus. Kids learn respect and teamwork while adults gain a supportive community and a fun way to stay active. Overall, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) strengthens both body and mind at any age.
We offer Youth and Adult classes for both Gi (the traditional uniform) and No-Gi, as well as, competition and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
Our Student Creed:
I will show respect and honor on and off the mat as I train and grow.
I will build strength in body and character through hard work.
I will face every challenge with resilience, never giving up.
BMA & BLACK GOTEN BJJ GOALS
Here at Breakthrough & Black Goten BJJ, our core mission is to forge unbreakable resilience and elite technical prowess in every student, equipping them with the precise skills and mental fortitude needed to excel on the mats and in life. We are committed to developing the timeless positive qualities of a Martial Artist: Discipline, Humility, Respect, and Perseverance. Our goal is to shape well-rounded individuals who embody integrity both inside and outside the academy. Through adaptable and inclusive teaching methods, Breakthrough & Black Goten BJJ welcomes practitioners of every age, background, body type, and skill level, creating a supportive community where personal growth and mastery are accessible to all.
BMA & BLACK GOTEN BJJ LINEAGE
Professor Carl Gonsolin is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under 4th Degree Black Belt Teddy Vida and 7th Degree Black Belt, Master Ralph Gracie. His lineage connects directly to the legendary Gracie family through Master Ralph Gracie, a retired mixed Martial Artist and accomplished competitor who earned multiple tournament titles including Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio Sports Centre Champion, and open-weight champion at the Associação Atlética Banco do Brasil tournament. As founder of the Ralph Gracie Academy with schools worldwide, Master Ralph has dedicated decades to preserving the core principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu while producing generations of skilled practitioners.
After more than 11 years of continuous training, Professor Gonsolin received his Black Belt on December 8, 2018. What began as a personal pursuit of mastery has evolved into a lifelong mission to share the Art’s transformative power. His technical precision, strategic depth, and unwavering commitment have earned him recognition as both a dedicated student and a respected instructor within the Gracie lineage.
Professor Gonsolin has delivered over 40 seminars to adults, children, and women’s self-defense groups while teaching more than 4,000 classes in adult, kids, and private-lesson formats. He has also provided specialized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training to security teams in private businesses and to professionals from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Corrections (DOC), and local police departments. These experiences highlight his ability to translate the art’s proven self-defense methods into real-world applications for students of all ages and backgrounds.
BMA & BLACK GOTEN BJJ INSTRUCTORS
Professor Carl Gonsolin
Professor Jeremey Dalton
