INSTRUCTORS
professor marcelo alonso
6th Degree Black Belt and based in Seattle, Washinon USA, BJJ hero Marcelo Alonso began his journey at aged 12, under the guidance of Master Carlson Gracie in Rio de Janeiro, having spent his youth growing up with Carlsons son, Junior, in the streets of Copacabana.
Following a successful competitive career from ages 15 to his mid 20's, Marcelo gained a deep understanding of the art, and brought his knowledge to the US West Coast, opening schools in Seattle in the late 90's and expanding his affiliations with various academies across the world for the last 20+ years.
Nick and Marcelo have a friendship spanning all of those 20+ years, and Professor Marcelo is our guiding light at BAD DOG BJJ. Awarding Nick his 4th degree Black Belt in 2022 at the Shrimp'n Escape Camp in Cyprus, Marcelo also shared hundreds of tips and techniques for the lucky attendees.
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professor NICK UNANDER
Nick is a Swedish/American 4th Degree Black Belt with over 27 years of experience teaching various martial arts including Taekwondo, Karate, MMA & BJJ to thousands of students around the world, Nick has grown the BAD DOG BJJ Academy in CYPRUS from scratch, producing gold medalists in both IBJJF and ADCC competitions across Europe.
"My mission is to coach, motivate and inspire those who have chosen martial arts as a path for positively transforming their lives.
I practice and teach my craft with absolute faith and passion because this is the precious Art that is continuing to define the evolution of my life..."
NICK'S QUALIFICATIONS
1987 World Taekwondo Federation National First Place Gold Medalist Black Belt for New Hampshire
1994 Vermont State Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1998 Champion Rhode Island Under Ground and Pound Cage N.H.B.
2001 Canadian Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship First Place Advanced Division
2002 Pan American Jiu-jitsu finalist in Florida
2004 U.S Open Jiu-Jitsu Silver Medalist California
2007 Jiu-jitsu World Championship Finalist in Long Beach California
2007 Winner of the State Of Oregon Governor's Fitness Award
2008 Awarded BJJ Black Belt by Marcelo Alonso MABJJ Carlson Gracie Team
2011 Awarded 1st Degree Black Belt by Marcelo Alonso MABJJ Carlson Gracie Team
2012 IBJJF European Open Championship Black Belt Bronze Medal
2012 Greek NO Gi Open Championships Silver Medal
2015 IBJJF European Championship Black Belt bronze medal
2014 Awarded 2nd Degree Black Belt by Marcelo Alonso MABJJ Carlson Gracie Team
2016 IBJJF European Championship Black Belt Bronze Medal
2017 Awarded 3rd Degree Black Belt by Marcelo Alonso MABJJ Carlson Gracie Team
2022 Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt by Marcelo Alonson MABJJ Carlson Gracie Team
PODCAST WITH BJJ BRICK 2017
PODCAST WITH BJJ BRICK 2019
COACH TINO HADJICHRISTOFis
Black Belt under Nick Unander, Coach Tino is a South African born Cypriot with a wealth of over 20 years experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu alongside a competitive track record in BJJ, Boxing, MMA and Professional Rugby.
A fully qualified Physiotherapist with a Masters in Sports Medicine Exercise and Health, Tino balances his time on the mats by providing top class therapies to clients across Cyprus.
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2 Time South African Grappling Nationals Gold Medalist – National Colours. (UWW – Formely FILA)
Gold Medalist at Abhu Dhabi Africa - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Medalist at South African Student Games – Judo
Competed in South African Student Games – Boxing
Invited to Golden Lions provincial Open 7s – Rugby
Invited to 'Talented Players Program u16-18 -Craven week Trials' – Gaunteng, Provincial – Rugby, South Africa