Thomas Pless

Professor Thomas Pless is a true martial arts veteran with 33+ years of training experience, 24 years of teaching experience, and 14 years as a martial arts business owner. His students have won close to 25 IBJJF World and Masters World Titles over the last 8 years. He is the first black belt under Professor Alberto Crane, who was the first American to earn a black belt from Gracie Barra. Professor Thomas has developed students from age 3 to UFC competitors, and previously earned his IBJJF Pans title without giving up a single point.