Team Accomplishments
Aggregated from member gyms’ linked competitors — see how rankings work.
Notable Athletes
Instructors
At schools on The Flow Institute’s official school list.
Xande Ribeiro
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - Cedar Park
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Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro is the head instructor at The Flow Institute’s Cedar Park academy and founder of the Six Blades method. The current academy biography identifies him as a sixth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Saulo Ribeiro, a seven-time world champion and an IBJJF Hall of Famer. The academy offers adult fundamentals, advanced gi classes, gi and no-gi sparring, and children’s and teenagers’ programs. Its named instructors include Rafael Vasconcelos and Emily Vasconcelos. Prospective students can contact the academy or request a free evaluation class through its official website. The published academy timetable is class information; it does not establish Xande’s personal appointment availability.
Andrew McGregor
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - San Pedro
Andrew McGregor is an instructor on The Flow Institute’s San Pedro teaching team. The academy’s current Professor card identifies him as a first-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Brian Mendez. He is listed alongside head instructor Mendez and coach Tara Mendez.
Arash Soofiani
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - Lake Travis
Arash Soofiani is an instructor at The Flow Institute in Lake Travis. The academy lists him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Victor Hugo and Steve Hargett. His published card emphasizes breaking down technique in a way students can understand.
Brian Anthony Mendez
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - San Pedro
Brian Anthony Mendez is the head instructor at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu San Pedro, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Pedro, CA, USA. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Brian Anthony Mendez is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Brian Mendez
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - San Pedro
Brian Mendez is the head instructor at The Flow Institute in San Pedro. The current academy card identifies him as a third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Xande Ribeiro. The same teaching-team section lists Andrew McGregor and coach Tara Mendez as having trained under Mendez.
Calvin Becker
The Flow Institute - Mason City
Calvin Becker is listed as a contact for Mason City Jiu Jitsu.
Camden Hinton
Purple Belt · The Flow Institute - Lake Travis
Camden Hinton is a coach at The Flow Institute in Lake Travis. The academy lists him as a purple belt under Professor Victor Hugo. His published instructor card emphasizes meeting students where they are in their training.
Christopher Hargett
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - La Quinta
Christopher Hargett is the head instructor and founder at The Flow Institute in La Quinta. The academy lists him as a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Xande Ribeiro. The branch’s published teaching team also includes Noah Teran, whom it identifies as a black belt under Hargett, and coach Jake Jackson.
Emily Vasconcelos
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - Cedar Park
Emily Vasconcelos is an instructor at The Flow Institute’s Cedar Park academy. Her named official biography identifies her as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Xande Ribeiro. Her coach card uses the label Coach. Contact the academy for current class details.
Gustavo Dias Elias
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - Pacific Beach
Gustavo Dias Elias is the head instructor at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pacific Beach, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Diego, CA, USA. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Gustavo Dias Elias is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Jake Jackson
The Flow Institute - La Quinta
Jake Jackson is a coach at The Flow Institute in La Quinta. His published card places him in the Xande Ribeiro jiu-jitsu lineage and highlights breaking down technique so students can understand it.
Jason Hackett
Black Belt · The Flow Institute - Bee Cave
Jason Hackett is the head instructor at The Flow Institute in Bee Cave. The academy identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Christopher and Steve Hargett. Its published card describes his role as leading the academy, and the branch lists him alongside Windson Torres and coach Sarai Kaemmerling.
Member Gyms (8)
US gyms are listed first, led by schools on The Flow Institute’s official school list.
The Flow Institute - Cedar Park
Austin, TX
Xande Ribeiro leads The Flow Institute’s Cedar Park academy, where classes follow the Six Blades method. The academy teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 13642 North Highway 183, Suite 300, in Texas. The named coaching roster also includes Rafael Vasconcelos and Emily Vasconcelos, whose official biographies identify them as black belts under Xande. Adult training includes fundamentals in gi and no-gi, advanced gi classes, sparring in both formats and open mat. The branch timetable lists children’s classes for ages 3–4, 5–7 and 8–11, teen classes for ages 12–16, and combined youth sessions for ages 8–16. A guided youth open mat is also listed. Classes run Monday through Saturday; Sunday is marked closed. Beginners need no previous jiu-jitsu experience. Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the official academy page, meet the coaches and discuss which program fits them or their child. The academy asks visitors to confirm availability before attending.
The Flow Institute - Bee Cave
Bee Cave, TX
The Flow Institute in Bee Cave offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 15500 State Hwy 71, Ste 140. The published teaching team includes Jason Hackett, Windson Torres, Sarai Kaemmerling. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract. Published classes include Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu (No Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 4–7 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 8–12 (Gi), Open Mat, Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 13–17 (Gi). Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the branch page.
The Flow Institute - Carmel Valley
San Diego, CA
The Flow Institute in Carmel Valley offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 7875 Highlands Village Place, Suite B-104. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract. Published classes include Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 4–7, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 8–12, Open Mat. Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the branch page.
The Flow Institute - La Quinta
La Quinta, CA
The Flow Institute in La Quinta offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 79485 Highway 111, Ste 6. The published teaching team includes Christopher Hargett, Noah Teran, Jake Jackson. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract. Published classes include Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu (No Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 3–4 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 5–6 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 7–12 (Gi), Open Mat, Private Lessons, Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 13–17 (Gi), Women's Jiu-Jitsu (Gi). Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the branch page.
The Flow Institute - Lake Travis
Lakeway, TX
The Flow Institute in Lake Travis offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 1501 Ranch Rd 620 N, Ste B. The published teaching team includes Victor Hugo, Camden Hinton, Arash Soofiani. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract.
The Flow Institute - Mason City
Mason City, IA
The Flow Institute in Mason City offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 100 S Federal Ave, #109. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract.
The Flow Institute - Pacific Beach
San Diego, CA
The Flow Institute in Pacific Beach offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 969 Garnet Ave. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract. Published classes include Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu (No Gi), Adult Judo, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 4–7, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 8+, Kids Judo, Open Mat. Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the branch page.
The Flow Institute - San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
The Flow Institute in San Pedro offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults at 600 S Pacific Ave, Ste 101. The published teaching team includes Brian Mendez, Andrew McGregor, Tara Mendez. The academy publishes a weekly class schedule and offers a free evaluation class with no required long-term contract. Published classes include Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu (No Gi), Adult Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Gi), Adult Judo Fundamentals, Homeschool Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 10–13 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 3–5 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 6–13 (Gi), Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 6–9 (Gi), Kids Judo, Ages 6–13, Open Mat, Private Lessons, Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Ages 13–16 (Gi), Women's Jiu-Jitsu (Gi). Prospective students can request a free evaluation class through the branch page.