brian_bolo
@brian_bolo
Current Training Academy: Horizon international Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Member since October 2026
Member Bio
Brian Chang is an experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and international instructor who began his training in 2006 under Pedro Sauer. He later trained with multiple-time World Champion Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles Maciel before earning his black belt under Márcio André. With 20 years of experience, Brian combines traditional Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals with modern techniques and a strong emphasis on technical precision, critical thinking, and student development. Beyond the mats, Brian is a software engineer and creator of BJJDex, an online resource dedicated to organizing and exploring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and positions. His teaching focuses on helping students understand not just how techniques work, but why they work.
Competition History
Brian Chang has extensive international Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition experience, competing from purple belt through black belt. His competitive background includes the IBJJF World Championships, Pan Championships, World Masters, international opens, and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam events. 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 🥇 2016 — SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Adult Purple Belt | Featherweight 🥇 2017 — SJJIF All Americas Gold Medalist Adult Purple Belt | Featherweight 🥉 2013 — IBJJF Pan Championship Adult Purple Belt | Light Featherweight 🥉 2014 — IBJJF Seattle Open Adult Purple Belt | Light Featherweight 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 Brian's competition experience spans multiple international organizations, including IBJJF, SJJIF, and AJP. His years of competitive training under world-class instructors have contributed to his technical approach, strategic understanding, and teaching methodology.
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