BTT Boston Instructors

João “Amaral” Miranda - Head coach of BTT Boston

Joao Amaral - Black Belt 3rd degree - Brazillian Jiu Jitsu Gi, BJJ No-Gi, Mixed Martials Arts, Kids Program

Joao started judo at 6 years old and gravitated to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13 under Crezio Souza, a prominent member of the Carlson Gracie Team.

When many of his teammates migrated to Brazilian Top Team with its creation in 2000, Joao moved to BTT as well. Joao has won countless matches and many titles as a judo player, BJJ competitor, and MMA fighter.

Joao has fought and won in many tournaments including: NAGA, Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Brazilian National Championships, Arnold classic, and the US open.

As an MMA fighter, he has fought 5 times, beginning in 2000, including the WEF (which was on pay-per-view). He has also had MMA fights in BRAZIL, JAPAN, and CANADA, Joao's passion is teaching the arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and that is where he truly excels.

He has taught at many gyms throughout the world, brought many students from complete beginners all the way to internationally competitive Black Belts.

Some of his disciples include World Champions, Pan American Champions, Brazilian, National Champions, Abu Dhabi Champions as well as successful Professional MMA fighters.

In addition, Joao has taught seminars for law enforcement personnel including the Massachusetts State Police.

He can be contacted for private lessons where he can focus his attention on the student singularly; hence the students knowledge often grows at a much faster pace than in group classes.