John Brattelli

Ashburn: Head Coach, No-Gi & Striking

Sterling: Head No-Gi Instructor

IBJJF #1-ranked No-Gi competitor10+ IBJJF international open titles2015 world champion25+ years of boxing

John Brattelli coaches No-Gi jiu-jitsu at both Apex academies. In Ashburn he is Head Coach for No-Gi and striking, and in Sterling he is Head No-Gi Instructor. He is ranked #1 in the world in No-Gi by the IBJJF, has won more than 10 IBJJF international open titles, and is a 2015 world champion. Alongside his grappling, he brings more than 25 years of boxing experience to the mat. His classes are known for technical depth, focused live drilling, and skills that hold up in competition, and he builds technical, competition-ready students at every level. John is also the parent and coach of three world champions, so youth development is part of how he coaches, and he led the 2026 Kids Summer Program at the Ashburn academy. Competition is always optional at Apex, and new students can start with a free class at either academy.