Instructors

Head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joao da Rosa is from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Professor Joao began practicing martial arts in Capoeira at the age of 5. Joao has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1999. He has also trained in Judo, Muay Thai, and MMA. Joao is a second degree black belt under Master Carlos Machado and Master Renato Magno, who holds a 6th degree black belt and is the first black belt under the Machado brothers as well as the owner of Street Sports headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Beyond his passion of teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Joao competes regularly in tournaments around the country and leads the competition team at Street Sports Poulsbo. Joao believes that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone and will have a positive effect in anyone's life no matter their age, size, or athletic ability.

Yoga teacher and Jiu-Jitsu instructor Bonnie da Rosa began practicing Yoga in 1998 and Jiu-Jitsu in 2013. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Biology degree. She received her black belt in 2024. Bonnie holds an E-RYT 500 hour Yoga teaching certification, awarded to teachers with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience as well as 500 hours of certified Yoga teacher training.

Jiu-Jitsu instructor Brett Turano is a devoted husband, father, and active-duty military. He has coached many sports, including soccer, baseball, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu for all age groups for the past 14 years. Though Brett believes that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stands as the best sport and martial art. He teaches all ages and skill levels at the Silverdale academy as he hopes to use his experience and knowledge to help you become the strongest version of yourself.