Certifications
- 2nd Degree Gracie Barra BJJ Black Belt
- Official Bang Muay Thai Coach
- Certified USA Wrestling Coach Bronze/Copper Certified
- NESTA Certified MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach
- SafeSport Certified
- CPR Certified
Biography
Professor Brian Ruscio is a 2nd Degree Gracie Barra BJJ Black Belt and Official Bang Muay Thai Coach under Duane “Bang” Ludwig. Brian Ruscio started Wrestling and competing at 5 years of age, eventually becoming a coach and referee. In 2005 he began learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Gracie Barra’s Marcio Simas and Muay Thai with Mejiro Gym’s Bobby Robare. Brian started teaching his style of mixed martial arts in 2013 when he opened Grappling Mastery in Lake County, Florida. Eventually looking to Duane Ludwig about a year later as his new Muay Thai Coach. Professor Ruscio actively competes on the World level at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations (IBJJF) World Jiu Jitsu Championships, “Mundials”. He is also a North American Grappling Association Pan American Expert Division Champion. Brian’s goal, with Grappling Mastery, is to lead you and other members to become champions in life and on the mats.