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Head Instructor:

Emyr “Shark” Bussade is a Brazillian Jiu-jitse Black Belt and Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter.

Born and raised in the city of Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shark started training under the legendary Charlson Gracie where he competed for 5 years. After the split, Shark followed his Master (Ricardo Liborio) to BTT where he trained for 2 years before coming to Florida in May of 2002 to join ATT. Shark won the World (Mundials) Championship in 2001, and was runner-up in 2000. He was also a Brazilian Champ ’99, and competed in the prestigious Abu Dhabi tournament where he placed 3rd in 2001. Shark received his black belt from Ricardo Liborio in 2002.

He is known as an extremely hard worker, tough fighter, and great teammate at American Top Team. Shark is the 2008 Naga Couch of the Year and has been the kids and adults coach in the ATT main branch in Coconut Creek for 5 years.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Titles:

BJJ Black Beld under Ricardo Liborio (Carlson Gracie)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Titles
1998 Brazilian Meeting Champion CBJJ
1999 Brazilian Jiu jitsu Champion CBJJ
1999 Silver Medal Winner Pan-American Championship
2000 Brazilian Meeting Champion CBJJ
2000 Silver Medal World Jiu Jitsu Championship
2000 State Champion (Rio De Janeriro)
2001 3rd Place ADCC World Submission Championship
2001 World Jiu Jitsu Champion
2001 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion CBJJ
2002 NAGA Over All Points Champion

MMA Record:

Record 11- 5 – 0 (WIN – LOSE – DRAW)
wins 1(T)KOs (11%)
9 Submission (89%)
1 Decision (11.11%)
Loses 5 Decisions (100.00%)
Association American Top Team
Height 6’1
Weight 185 lbs