Full Bio Coming Soon!
In the photo above, Josh Madama is teaching an X-Guard technique with Renzo Gracie Black Belt, Karel Pravec from Silver Fox Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Josh Madama is:
- A full-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor,
- A two-time North American Grapplers Association Champion,
- A black belt under Matt and Nick Serra,
- A former police officer and,
- A husband and father of two.
Professor Madama is a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts instructor. He has over 15 years experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and opened Madama Jiu-Jitsu Academy in 2005.
Professor Madama has learned from and trained under such notable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners as:
- Matt Serra — Renzo Gracie’s first American black belt & former UFC champion;
- Nick Serra — along with Matt, one of Renzo’s first American black belts;
- Renzo Gracie — the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner & grandson of the founder, Carlos Gracie;
- Rodgrigo Gracie — Renzo’s cousin & also grandson of Carlos, co-author of 3 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu books;
- John “New Zealand John” Danaher — another Renzo Gracie black belt & Head Instructor at his New York City school. Co-author of several books, he is considered one of the art’s pre-eminent teachers;
- Ricardo Almeida — Renzo Gracie’s first black belt and a standout mixed martial arts veteran.
Professor Madama’s belt promotions:
- Blue Belt by Rodrigo Gracie,
- Purple Belt by Ricardo Almeida,
- Brown Belt by Matt & Nick Serra,
- Black Belt by Matt & Nick Serra (in attendance for the ceremony included Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, and John Danaher — among others).
A full bio on Professor Madama is coming soon.
