our instructors

At Cypress BJJ, you will find an exceptional team of instructors who have, combined, over 20 years of experience. The entirety of our Jiu Jitsu learning has been proudly under the instruction of Tony Torres-Aponte and Royce Gracie. A school that was established in 2007, was founded by a secret service agent in his garage. Royce Gracie Jiu jitsu was the subject and it continues to run under the same Royce Gracie Flag with direct influence from Tony Torres-Aponte and his Urban Jungle School. As school leaders today try to influence membership, one must consider the most important factor in choosing a school…the source. Where does your learning come from? What are the philosophies and the principles of the school? During your pursuit, you will see how Cypress BJJ is different than any other school in the Cypress and surrounding areas. We are different ON PURPOSE.

INSTRUCTORS BIO'S COMING SOON....

JODY DRAPER

RICCO THURWALKER

MIKE AUSTIN

JASON ALTHAUS