All forthe mats.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling and striking under a Brazilian Top Team black belt. Kids and adults, six days a week — and your first class is free.
- Family owned
- Veteran owned
- Kids & adults
- First class free
Homeschool families
We are a direct provider for the Step-Up program
Newly approved by the state for the homeschool physical fitness program. The state now pays us directly, so there is no reimbursement for you to claim back.
Pick your discipline
Six programs under one roof. Every one of them is open to complete beginners.
A real room,not a franchise
Part of a world-class team
Brazilian Top Team was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 and produced Vitor Belfort, the Nogueira brothers and Ricardo Arona. The same association, the same curriculum, on Merritt Island.
Your first class is free
Show up, borrow a mat space, see if you like it. No sign-up, no pressure, no contract to read first.
Small classes, real coaching
Classes are deliberately kept small so instructors can give hands-on correction in the room rather than shouting at a crowd.
Family-owned and veteran-owned
Locally owned and run by the people who teach the classes. Kids and adults train under the same roof, most weeks side by side.
You are joining a teamwith a record
Brazilian Top Team was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 by Murilo Bustamante, Ricardo Libório, José Mario Sperry, Luis Roberto Duarte. It grew from one academy in Rio into an association with branches all over the world. Its purpose has not changed: help people develop through jiu-jitsu and the way of thinking that comes with it.
It is led today by Master Murilo Bustamante — Jiu-Jitsu and MMA world champion, and the first Brazilian to win a UFC belt. He leads Brazilian Top Team today.
BTT Merritt Island is headed by Professor Marshall Kemper, who has been training jiu-jitsu since 2005 and joined the Brazilian Top Team family in 2008.
Read the full story →Fighters out of BTT
- Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
- Antônio Rogério Nogueira
- Vitor Belfort
- Ricardo Arona
- Paulo Filho
- Carlos Barreto
- Alan Goes
Owners and coaches
Marshall Kemper
Co-Owner, Head Coach & 3rd Degree Black Belt
Army veteran, biology teacher, and the technical mastermind behind the academy.
Mike Hoats
Co-Owner & Administrative Director
Army veteran who started in Marshall's garage in 2007 and runs the academy today.
Daryl Chumtraruk
Co-Owner & Kids Program Co-Director
Muay Thai and boxing from childhood in Bangkok; came to jiu-jitsu through his children.
David Zelner
Head MMA Coach
Professional MMA fighter and jiu-jitsu brown belt — PFL, Combate Global and Gamebred FC.
Ron Jones
Instructor & 3rd Degree Black Belt
Nineteen years on the mats under Professor Edgard Dutra. Teaches the adult classes.
Scott Wondrely
Instructor & 3rd Degree Black Belt
With BTT since 2010, and a District Chief with Brevard County Fire Department.
Shayla Jones
Kids Program Instructor & Personal Trainer
Purple belt and active competitor — double gold at her last IBJJF tournament.
Belts are earnedin front of everyone
Nobody gets promoted on a timetable here. When a student has put in the technique, the attitude and the mat time, they get called up in front of the whole room — and the room makes a noise about it. Kids and adults both.
When the doorsare open
Mon
5:30 – 6:30 AM
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tue
5:00 – 7:45 PM
Wed
5:30 – 6:30 AM
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thu
5:00 – 7:45 PM
Fri
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun
Closed
1450 N Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 15, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Inside Fitness Club Merritt Island. Students travel in from Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Cape Canaveral, Port St. John, Titusville, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne.
Ready? First class is free
Fill this in and we'll call you back with a night that works — or just call (321) 693-1765.
Before you stop by
- Is my first class really free?
- Yes. Show up, borrow a mat space, and see whether you like it. No sign-up, no contract, and nobody will chase you afterward if it is not for you.
- I have never trained before. Where do I start?
- The beginners' jiu-jitsu class. You will be paired with someone experienced whose job is to take care of you. Shorts and a t-shirt are all you need.
- What do I need to bring?
- Shorts and a t-shirt for your first month, plus a water bottle. Nails short, long hair tied back, no jewelry on the mat. Gis and gear are sold at the front desk once you decide to stay.
- Do you teach children?
- Yes. Kids train in their own classes, grouped by size and experience rather than age, with supervised rounds. Many parents train the adults class straight afterward.
- Where exactly are you?
- We are at 1450 N Courtenay Pkwy, Ste 15, Merritt Island, FL 32953, inside Fitness Club Merritt Island. Parking is on site.
- Which areas do you draw students from?
- All over Brevard County — Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Cape Canaveral, Port St. John, Titusville, Viera, Suntree and Melbourne.
