Master Ali
Master Ali has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over a decade. He started his career in 1997 at the age of only 19yrs old. Since that time he has traveled all over seeking out the best possible training he could, from Sacramento to Hawaii to Southern California.
He was always seeking out the best possible instructors and training partners, in order to improve his own knowledge of the art he fell in love with. Master Ali has competed and placed in many tournaments such as the Pan-American, Best of The West, the Copa Pacifica and more. His true passion however is teaching. This is evident in his students, who continually dominate in competitions both local and statewide. Master Ali is known for teaching all of the details and intricacies that other instructors hold back.
A-Team Jiu-Jitsu is not about Master Ali, it is about the students, the teamwork and the family environment. We welcome students of all ages backgrounds and experience levels, who want to travel down this path beside us.
Master Oum Ri
Master Oum Ri Ban started his professional career at age 14 and is a veteran of 309 fights in Asia. He was the National Bantamweight champion from 1970-1975. He is currently the chief instructor at the Long Beach Kickboxing Center, where he trains amateur and professional kickboxers. Ali has spent over 8 years studying under Oum Ri, and is one of the few certified instructors under him. Ali continually strives to make his teacher proud and provide exceptional quality in his instruction like his Master, Oum Ri.
Leo Vieira
“Greatest Of All Times” by Gracie Mag Leo is a veteran champion. Having started jiu-jitsu under Romero “Jacaré” Cavalcanti, Vieira has seen unprecedented success both in gi, no-gi and submission fighting tournaments. He’s known for his good humor and creative style. Back in 2000 Leo showed his potential to the world while fighting with Mark Kerr in the ADCC. Now he is a multiple BJJ and ADCC champion known for his slick skills. Vieira’s fights shows such a level of dynamic jiu-jitsu that they become something really exciting to watch, even for laymen. Leo is also known for bieng one of the most detailed and sought after instructors in the world. Having produced many world championship level students of his own. He is the head instructor and creator of Team CheckMat, which A-Team Jiu-Jitsu is proud to be a part of.
Leandro Vieira
The younger brother of Leo Vieira, Leandro Vieira began training Jiu-Jitsu at a very young age. He is known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the World. He has won medals at IBJJF Championships such as the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, Pan American, Brazilian Nationals, and Las Vegas Open. He currently holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.