When it comes to American-born grapplers, you’re not going to find more than a handful more accomplished that the head instructor of Essential BJJ – JT Torres.
A lifelong martial artist, JT achieved a black belt in traditional martial art (karate) before making his way into Jiu Jitsu as a teen and realizing it was his true calling. As a lower belt JT was successful in winning Pan Ams twice.
With lofty goals in mind, he would train with TLI in Maryland before eventually finding his home with Prof. Andre Galvao at Atos in San Diego. It was there that JT accomplished his loftiest achievement so far, a ADCC world title win in 2017 over the likes of opponents including Lucas Lepri and Garry Tonon. As for F2W, he’s gotten some big wins here as well – including a submission win over UFC/Bellator vet Benson Henderson.
Now having recently moved BACK to the east coast to open up his own academy, Essential BJJ, middle of last year, JT returns to the Fight 2 Win stage against young upstart Dylan Royce of Precision Jiu Jitsu for the F2W black belt gi welterweight title.
Check out some of the videos below to learn more about JT Torres and see what to expect tonight at the 2300 Arena in Philly.
For more on F2W 90, check out the fight card here. Doors open at 5pm and tickets are still available at the door!
