Alberto Torres

Owner & Head Coach

Alberto Torres is the founder and owner of Black Wolf Martial Arts, built on the belief that confidence is forged through honest work and consistent discipline. He is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, awarded by Professor Ricardo Liborio, one of the most respected figures in modern Jiu-Jitsu and a cornerstone of the American Top Team lineage. With decades on the mat and a coach’s eye for real-world skill, he blends high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and strength training into a culture that challenges people to grow without ego. His mission is simple: build capable humans, strong teams, and a gym community that feels like a pack.

Mohammed lemjerdine

Muay Thai Coach

Coach Mo, is a GLORY and K-1 veteran Muay Thai fighter with Moroccan roots and world-class experience in elite striking. Despite competing at the highest levels of the sport, he is one of the most humble, kind, and passionate coaches you will ever meet. His teaching style blends technical excellence, discipline, and genuine care for his students, making everyone in the room better regardless of experience level.

JAKE GERGELY

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU & MMA COACH

samantha SOUFRINE

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU COACH

Coach Sam is the head coach of Black Wolf Martial Arts’ women’s-only program and a cornerstone of our academy. A lifelong martial artist, she has dedicated years to sharpening her craft and helping others grow through training. As the first female black belt in Black Wolf Martial Arts history, Coach Sam represents discipline, perseverance, and the standard of what consistent hard work can produce. She brings both skill and leadership to the mat, creating an environment where women can build confidence, develop real ability, and challenge themselves in a supportive but empowering atmosphere.

dana haigh

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU COACH

Coach Dana is a lifelong martial artist, Marine, and dedicated coach who leads Black Wolf Martial Arts’ fundamentals program with consistency and purpose. His approach is rooted in solid, time-tested technique and the belief that strong fundamentals are the foundation for everything that comes later. With the mindset and discipline forged through both martial arts and military service, Coach Dana helps students build real confidence through repetition, structure, and attention to detail. He is committed to making sure every student develops the kind of base that will serve them for years to come.

edward recchia

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU COACH

Coach Eddy is a lifelong martial artist and multi-disciplined black belt whose journey eventually led him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after nearly two decades of being strictly a Taekwondo practitioner. What began as a new challenge quickly became a true passion, and once he found Jiu-Jitsu, he never looked back. As one of the first wave of students to receive a black belt under Black Wolf Martial Arts owner Alberto Torres, Coach Eddy represents the foundation, loyalty, and long-term dedication that helped shape the academy. His diverse martial arts background gives him a unique perspective as a coach, blending discipline, movement, timing, and strong fundamentals into every class he teaches.

CODY BIAS

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU COACH

Coach Cody is a lifelong wrestler and martial artist whose journey began on the wrestling mats at just nine years old. He went on to wrestle for East Haven High School, where he established himself as one of the program’s standout athletes, setting the school record for most career wins with 132. In 2009, he represented Connecticut as a member of the Connecticut National Dual Team before expanding his martial arts journey into Russian Sambo. His passion for grappling eventually led him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013. In 2023, he earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Luigi Mondelli at Kore BJJ. With over 10 years of coaching experience and a member of Black Wolf Martial Arts since 2023, Coach Cody brings a deep understanding of wrestling, grappling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the academy. His extensive experience as both a competitor and instructor allows him to develop well-rounded grapplers, emphasizing strong fundamentals, technical precision, and the discipline that has defined his martial arts journey.