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Ben

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.

Our Lineage: Kano > Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Carlos Machado > Travis Lutter > Benjamin Annunziato

Ben Annunziato

Accomplishments

International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2014 IBJJF Dallas Open, 2nd 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, 1st Place, Under 170 lbs

Super Match

2015 Ben Annunziato vs Joseph Tonche, Submission Win