BTG Jiu Jitsu
Welcome to BTG JIU JITSU
By the age of 20, Cooper became one of the youngest Americans to receive a black belt, awarded by Ricardo Miller at Paragon Jiu-Jitsu
About Us
Bill "the grill" cooper
Bill “The Grill” Cooper is a prominent American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and former mixed martial artist, renowned for his aggressive and inventive grappling style. Born on May 5, 1987, in Santa Barbara, California, he began training BJJ in his early teens under Ricardo Franjinha. By the age of 20, Cooper became one of the youngest Americans to receive a black belt, awarded by Ricardo Miller at Paragon Jiu-Jitsu .Cooper’s competitive achievements include winning the 2007 IBJJF Pan American Championship at brown belt and securing silver medals in the absolute divisions at both the 2007 and 2008 IBJJF World Championships. He also earned third-place finishes at the 2010 IBJJF World Championship and the 2008 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship .
In addition to his BJJ accomplishments, Cooper pursued a career in mixed martial arts, compiling a professional record of 4 wins and 2 losses. His victories include submissions over notable opponents such as Maka Watson and Sam Rodriguez .
Cooper’s nickname, “The Grill,” is derived from his distinctive front teeth, which have become a trademark feature. Beyond his competitive endeavors, he has contributed to the BJJ community through instructional content, sharing his expertise and techniques with practitioners worldwide
Known for his resilience, Cooper has overcome personal challenges, including a significant knee injury, and has made a successful return to competition, continuing to inspire the BJJ community with his dedication and passion for the sport
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Our Programs
BTG JIU JITSU PRIVATE LESSONS
Learn beginner Fundamentals to Advance Techniques with Bill “THE GRILL” Cooper
You are more than welcome to bring a friend or family member to the session and we encourage it!
01
Wolf
1 LESSON $200
One private one-on-one Jiu Jitsu lessons (1 hour each) with the legend himself — Bill ‘The GR!LL’ Cooper!”
- Single 1 Hour Lesson
- One On One Instructional
- Bring A Plus 1 (Optional)
- Novice to Beginner
02
warrior
2 HOUR LESSON $390
2 hour private one-on-one Jiu Jitsu lesson. (2 hours) with the legend himself — Bill ‘The GR!LL’ Cooper!”
- 2 Hour lesson
- One On One Instructional
- Bring A Group (Optional)
- beginner to intermediate
03
beast
3 HOUR LESSON $580
3 hour private one-on-one Jiu Jitsu lessons (3 hours) with the legend himself — Bill ‘The GR!LL’ Cooper!”
- 3 Hour lesson
- One On One Instructional
- Bring A Group (Optional)
- Intermediate to advanced
04
legend
4 HOUR LESSON $770
4 hour private one-on-one Jiu Jitsu lesson (4 hours ) with the legend himself — Bill ‘The GR!LL’ Cooper!”
- 4 hour Lessons
- One On One Instructional
- Bring A Group (Optional)
- Advanced to Legendary
Founder, Headmaster
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Known for his resilience, Cooper has overcome personal challenges, including a significant knee injury, and has made a successful return to competition, continuing to inspire the BJJ community with his dedication and passion for the sport .