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title: "Instructors"
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date: 2026-09-19T17:54:53-07:00
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# Instructors

The team

 

## Our Instructors

  Experienced leaders committed to technical excellence, student safety and a positive training environment.

      ![Head Instructor Roberto Tussa Alencar](https://gbnewmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/i-ZqXvMd4-X2.jpg)   Head Instructor

 

### Roberto “Tussa” Alencar

 **4th Degree Black Belt** A five-time No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion and ADCC Brazil Trials Champion. Professor Tussa brings world-class experience and a deep commitment to developing every student.

 

> “Great instructors don't only teach technique. They help students discover confidence, discipline and a non-quitting attitude.”

      Head Instructor

 

### Don Ortega

 **3rd Degree Black Belt** Professor Don Ortega is a World No-Gi medalist, two-time ADCC veteran and accomplished competitor with decades of experience in Brazilian [**Jiu-Jitsu**](https://gbnewmexico.com/physical-strengthening-through-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-achieve-your-physical-and-mental-potential-in-gracie-barra-new-mexico-bjj-self-defense-classes/), wrestling and grappling.

 
- World No-Gi Bronze Medalist
- Two-time ADCC Veteran
- 2008 I[**BJJ**](https://gbnewmexico.com/discover-the-fascinating-world-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-in-gracie-barra-new-mexico-in-albuquerque-classes-for-beginners/)F World Champion — Brown Belt
- 2007 FILA World Grappling Champion
- 2009 ADCC Trials Champion

   ![Head Instructor Don Ortega](https://gbnewmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0287-scaled.jpg)      ![Professor Isaiah Madrid](https://gbnewmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/09-professor-lucas-franco-black-belt-updated.webp)  Black Belt

 

### Isaiah Madrid

 Gracie Barra Black Belt instructor focused on helping students build skill, confidence and consistency on the mats.

            Your first step

 

## Book your class. Start your journey.

 Getting started at Gracie Barra is easy. Our team will help you every step of the way.