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title: "Instructors"
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date: 2026-09-19T20:17:56-07:00
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# Instructors

The team

 

## Our Instructors

  Experienced leaders committed to technical excellence, student safety and a positive training environment.

      ![Professor Roberto Tussa Alencar](https://gbnewmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/i-ZqXvMd4-X2.jpg)   Co-Founder

 

### Roberto “Tussa” Alencar

 **4th Degree Black Belt** A five-time No-Gi World Champion, Pan American Champion and ADCC Brazil Trials Champion. Professor Tussa brings world-class experience and a deep commitment to developing every student.

 

> “Great instructors don't only teach technique. They help students discover confidence, discipline and a non-quitting attitude.”

      Co-Founder

 

### Don Ortega

 **3rd Degree Black Belt** Professor Don Ortega is a World No-Gi medalist, two-time ADCC veteran and accomplished competitor with decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and grappling.

 
- World No-Gi Bronze Medalist
- Two-time ADCC Veteran
- 2008 I[**BJJ**](https://gbriorancho.com/embark-on-a-journey-into-the-fascinating-world-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-in-gracie-barra-rio-rancho-new-mexico-self-defense-classes-for-beginner-near-me/)F World Champion — Brown Belt
- 2007 FILA World Grappling Champion
- 2009 ADCC Trials Champion

   ![Professor Don Ortega](https://gbnewmexico.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0287-scaled.jpg)      ![Professor Joebe Pirtle](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/11-professor-joebe-pirtle-rio-rancho-v11.webp)  Head Instructor · 3rd Degree Black Belt

 

### Joebe Pirtle

 Head Instructor at Gracie Barra Rio Rancho, I[**BJJ**](https://gbriorancho.com/embark-on-a-journey-into-the-fascinating-world-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-in-gracie-barra-rio-rancho-new-mexico-self-defense-classes-for-beginner-near-me/)F recognized and a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Professor Roberto “Tussa” Alencar.

             Your first step

 

## Book your class. Start your journey.

 Getting started at Gracie Barra is easy. Our team will help you every step of the way.