Ben Annunziato

Meet Ben Annunziato, Owner and Head Instructor at Annunziato Jiu Jitsu. With over 12 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, coaching, and competing, Ben is a three-time Masters World Champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Coach. He honed his skills under the tutelage of the world-renowned professional Travis Lutter and was awarded his black belt from him in 2020.

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Ben’s lineage includes some of the most esteemed names in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie Sr., Carlos Gracie Jr., Carlos Machado, and Travis Lutter. He is an expert in agility drills and a certified IBJJF referee with a deep understanding of MMA.

Ben is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation of martial artists and is a skilled youth Jiu Jitsu instructor. He is also a role model for living a healthy lifestyle and motivates his students through his inspirational techniques. When it comes to teaching, Ben is responsible, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help his students achieve their goals.

Lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie Sr. →Carlos Gracie Jr. →Carlos Machado →

Travis Lutter → Benjamin Annunziato

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Accomplishments

International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation:

2022 IBJJF Dallas Open, 1^st Place, Black Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2021 IBJJF Austin Open, 3^rd Place, Black Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2019 IBJJF Masters World Championship, 1^st Place, Brown Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2019 IBJJF Dallas Open, 3^rd Place, Brown Belt, Light Weight No Gi Division

2018 IBJJF Austin Open, 3^rd Place, Brown Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2017 IBJJF Masters World Championship, 1^st Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2017 IBJJF Dallas Open, 2^nd Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2017 IBJJF Dallas Open, 2^nd Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight No Gi Division

2017 IBJJF Austin Open, 3^rd Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2016 IBJJF Masters World Championship, 3^rd Place, Light Weight Gi Division

2016 IBJJF San Antonio, 1^st Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight No Gi Division

2016 IBJJF San Antonio, 2^nd Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2016 IBJJF Austin Open, 3^rd Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2015 IBJJF Masters World Championship, 1^st Place, Purple Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2015 IBJJF Houston Open, 1^st Place, Blue Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2015 IBJJF Dallas Open, 3^rd Place, Blue Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

2014 IBJJF Dallas Open, 2^nd Place, Blue Belt, Light Weight Gi Division

Fight to Win

2021 F2W 172 Ben Annunziato vs Sean Joseph, Win

2019 F2W 104 Jason Bright vs Ben Annunziato, Win

2018 F2W 82 Ben Annunziato vs Deigo Santana, Win

2017 F2W 35 Ben Annunziato vs Mark Francescutti, Win

2017 F2W 22 Michael Salazar vs Ben Annunziato, Loss

2016 F2W17 Ben Annunziato vs Wesley Arnold, Win

FIVE Grappling Championship

2015 Advanced No Gi Division, 1^st Place, Under 170 lbs

Super Match

2015 Ben Annunziato vs Joseph Tonche, Submission Win