Meet Our Team
Igor Caetano
Head Instructor / FounderIgor Caetano, the only Native 1st degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in Durham Region, Ontario. A native Brazilian whose enthusiasm for martial arts began at the young age of 14, Igor began training Muay-Thai and Kickboxing under Mestre Frederico Augusto.
Igor proceeded to win a Pan-American kickboxing championship, holding an amateur record of 14-0. By 20 years old, Igor was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Grand Mestre Alvaro Barreto, a 9th degree black-belt, and Mestre Sylvio Behring, a 7th dan legend. After moving to Toronto, Igor pursued a career in professional Mixed Martial Arts. Holding a 5-2 professional MMA record, Igor has been featured in various televised events such as CFC (Canadian Fighting Championship) and Aggression MMA Reality Fighting. After many dedicated hours, Igor earned his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sylvio Behring and continues to earn professor degrees. Throughout his career, Igor has been training with professional MMA athletes such as Anderson Silva, Rafael 'Feijao', Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva and many more. |
Brad
InstructorBrad Coutts has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 15 years. Originally drawn to BJJ after seeing its effectiveness in UFC 1, Brad sought out and trained under Canadian BJJ pioneer Professor Shah Franco. While learning from Professor Franco, Brad had the honour of training under Jiu-Jitsu legend Mestre Sylvio Behring.
Training under Professor Shah, Brad also had an opportunity to study kickboxing under a truly world-class instructor. Brad has additionally trained in and become a certified Instructor of the Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 program. Brad has developed and delivered realistic and effective defensive tactics training to major law enforcement agencies and is one of the original members of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club dedicated to teaching the art to his law enforcement community. In early 2017, all of this training culminated when Brad was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Mestre Sylvio Behring. Brad is proud to be a student of Professor Igor, a member of the Mamute MMA family, and considers it an honour to be able to share his experience and expertise with his Team. |
Yves
InstructorYves initially began his martial arts journey through as a Judo practitioner, seeing one of his training partners wearing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shirt. After watching the likes of Royce Gracie compete in the early Ultimate Fighting Championship days, Yves was convinced he needed to master this particular martial art.
Yves sees himself as a long-term Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructed dedicated to teaching the kid's classes; some of his fondest achievements are meeting great people and keeping in shape through the academy. Yves strongly believes that training in BJJ is a great confidence booster - “I think BJJ is the best martial art for women and youth (as it) teaches you to control a much heavier opponent even from your back. That is why both of my girls are training in BJJ”. |
Currently Offered Programs
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most important martial arts of the last century. This martial art has transformed into an effective form of self-defense, a popular form of competition, and for many, BJJ is a lifestyle. At Mamute Martial Arts Academy, we encourage a variety of class participants across a wide spectrum of skill levels. With classes in both traditional Gi training and no-Gi grappling, we strive to provide a supportive environment with great emphasis on progression and proper technique. |
Kickboxing / Muay-Thai Kickboxing and Muay Thai are becoming increasingly popular sports each year in North America. Whether you are looking for an introduction to kickboxing or Muay-Thai, our classes will provide the qualified instruction necessary to facilitate your own personal goals. |
Self-Defense for Children/Youth Mamute Martial Arts Academy is proud to offer a world class children's Jiu-Jitsu program in the Durham Region. Our academy prides itself on being a family oriented environment where children of all age groups can train comfortably in a clean, friendly, and safe environment. Our programs encourage respect for self and others, paying attention to anti-bullying and self-defense. With consistent, top placing results at grappling events over North America, our students illustrate the dedication and respect needed to succeed as a martial artist. |
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