Louis Accaria
Lou is my first black belt and one of the most accomplished competitors and knowledgeable instructors on our team.
He has competed successfully under virtually every major grappling ruleset, giving him a deep understanding of competition strategy, training-camp preparation, weight management, nutrition, and performance optimization. Lou works well with students of every age and experience level—from young children and first-day beginners to seasoned competitors and professional athletes.
His technical specialties include back attacks, butterfly guard, leg locks, wrestling up, and pressure-based guard passing.
Competition Highlights
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15–3 professional submission-only record with nine submissions
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2026 IBJJF Sacramento Open Champion
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2025 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Bronze Medalist — Masters 2 Black Belt
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2024 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Silver Medalist — Masters 2 Black Belt
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2024 IBJJF American National No-Gi Black Belt Champion
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Chris Holdsworth’s first black belt
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Fight 2 Win Adult Brown Belt Champion
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Undefeated 5–0 under the Fight 2 Win ruleset
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2021 IBJJF No-Gi World Champion — Masters Purple Belt
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Submission Pro Tour Purple Belt Champion
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Arte Suave Purple Belt Champion
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Double Bronze Medalist at the 2022 IBJJF Master World Championship — Brown Belt
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ADCC Orange County Open Expert Division Silver Medalist
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Multiple-time gold medalist in regional and national-level competitions