School & Staff
Our school stands out by offering instruction from Brazilian-born instructors who have dedicated their lives to mastering and teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We pride ourselves on creating an open and welcoming environment where students of all levels feel supported in their journey to black belt.
Herbert Maeda
Leonardo Campello
Cynthia Gamboni
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Brenden Nelson
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Darren Barnes
Nick Slover
Cesar Godinez
Herbert Maeda
4th DEGREE BLACK BELT
Instructor Lineage
Mitsuyo Maeda -> Carlos Gracie -> Hélio Gracie -> Frederico Pimentel -> Herbert Maeda
Born in Brazil in 1987, Herbert Maeda is of Japanese and Brazilian descent, with his family line tracing back to Mitsuyo Maeda (Count Koma) and the Maeda Samurai Clan. Mitsuyo Maeda was a student of Jigoro Kano (the founder of Judo), and he famously taught jiu-jitsu to the Gracie family in Brazil, with Grand Master Carlos Gracie as his first student.
Carlos Gracie and his younger brother Hélio developed the BJJ style. Hélio taught Frederico Pimentel, who later graduated Herbert to his black belt.
Herbert Maeda Competition Highlights
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Tocantins State Champion (2002-2006)
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Goiano Champion (2003, 2005, 2010, 2011)
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International Champion, V Open COJJ (2009) View Results
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1st Place, Madrid Open NOGI IBJJF (2015) View Results
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3rd Place, The Revolution (Seattle, USA) (2014) View Results
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Champion, TITANS FC (2017) Watch Match
Herbert is currently a fourth-degree black belt. He brings experience, expertise and passion to his role at Gracie Barra North Spokane, ensuring every student receives high-level instruction rooted in both tradition and innovation.
