Our Roots Run Deep
Affiliations
Ivan Salaverry MMA is a direct affiliate of Marcelo Alonso / Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an official USA Wrestling affiliated gym, and co-training relationship with Seattle Budokan Judo.
MARCELO ALONSO & CARLSON GRACIE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
7th degree coral belt under Master Carlson Gracie Sr.
Ivan Salaverry MMA is a direct affiliate of Marcelo Alonso / Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Coach Ivan initially started training under Marcelo’s tutelage in 1996. Ivan was awarded his black belt in 2015 by Master Marcelo and Master Carlson Gracie Jr. Marcelo has been training and coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for well over 30 years and is the most experienced instructors in the country, taking the art from the original Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and sharing it across the United States & abroad. He possesses a truly extraordinary knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu as a martial art and sport. A distinguished practitioner, coach, and teacher holding the prestigious rank of coral belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Marcelo has been instrumental in shaping the journey of countless athletes, not only enhancing their martial arts skills but also influencing their way of life.
MABJJ X ISMMA Open Door Policy
As an affiliate of Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we share an exclusive open door policy in which our members enjoy a free single training visit per week.
USA WRESTLING
Ivan Salaverry MMA is an official registered USA Wrestling gym. Our prep and youth Roosters Wrestling Club is an official club with all coaches and athletes required to register with USA Wrestling.
SEATTLE BUDOKAN JUDO
ISMMA’s Judo program has been developed with Seattle’s prestigous Budokan Dojo, with many of our coaches, athletes, and students sharing direct lineage and the mats with the famed dojo. For 50+ years, Budokan Dojo has been teaching judo to hundreds of students, including National Champions and Olympians. Budokan Dojo operates out of Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in the nearby International District and offers classes to students of all ages, with levels ranging from Junior to Advanced.