Gabriel “Napão” Gonzaga
Head Coach at Leominster, MA, Holden, MA & Worcester, MA.
Credentials
- 6th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
- Black belt in Judo
- World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Adult (2006)
- World Masters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion (2023)
- Judo World Champion, Masters (2024)
- Former UFC heavyweight title contender, known for his win at UFC 70
- 30+ years of experience
About Gabriel
A former UFC heavyweight with more than ten years at the top level of MMA, known for elite grappling, submissions and fight IQ. As head coach he builds well-rounded martial artists through structured fundamentals, advanced technique and competition training, with a focus on discipline, confidence and long-term growth. His specialties are BJJ in the gi and no-gi, MMA and self-defense, competition training and athlete development.
Train with Gabriel
- Leominster, MA
Kids Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, MMA & Women's Kickboxing
- Holden, MA
Kids Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
- Worcester, MA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids Martial Arts, Judo & MMA