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James Brasco
Wrestling Coach

James Brasco - Wrestling Instructor and PIAA state runner-up (127-10 HS record). Other highlights of Jimmy's career includes: Pennsylvania State Freestyle Champion, Cadet National Freestyle Champion, 100+ wins in College (div. 1), 3 times NCAA Eastern Regional Champion, Ranked #6 by Amateur Wrestling News at 167lbs., Olympic Trial Qualifier in FS, AAU Grand National Champion(freestyle, folk style), 5 times N.A.G.A Champion, Atlantic Cup Champion and USA Trials Grappling Competitor.

Recent Titles:

• 2009 World Jiu-Jitsu No Gi Championship 3rd Place
• 2009 ADCC Competitor
• 2007 World Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Champion
• 5 Times N.A.G.A Champion
• USA Wrestling Grappling Qualifier Champion
• Planet Submission Absolute Champion
• 2nd  Place The "Good Fight" Pro-tournament(Delaware)
• 2nd in the BUD CUP Absolute Division
• 5-2  Pro M.M.A Record
  

Career Highlights:

• Defeated Renato Tavares (Black Belt)
• Defeated Ricardo Tollini (Black Belt)
• Defeated Ailton Azevedo Barbosa (Black Belt)
• Defeated Valter Roberto (Black Belt)
• Defeated Rick Migliarese (Black Belt)
• Defeated Steve Gable (Brown Belt)
• Defeated Clark Gracie (Brown Belt)
• Defeated Matt Arroyo (Brown Belt)
• Defeated Marcelo Salazar

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