Alberto Alvarez

Professor Alberto Alvarez is a Second-Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Owner and Operator of Rio Combat Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Fourth-Degree Black Belt Professor Diogo Gomes.  He created our Law Enforcement Jiu Jitsu (LEJJ) program.  Alberto has been with BART PD from December of 2002 to May of 2025.  He began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in October of 2005.  Alberto is retired with the title of Senior Advance Officer with an Advanced POST Certificate.  Additionally, he was a POST certified instructor in defensive tactics and impact weapons with multiple recertifications throughout his career.  He was also instrumental in bringing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to his department.  Alberto aided in writing and wrote PSP lesson plans.  Alberto has been a part of many situations that he de-escalated with the use of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu while alone and in tandem.  He has written police reports regarding the use of force and knows the value of narrating for body worn cameras while using force.  Alberto has a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but a greater passion for sharing it with others (especially those in the law enforcement profession).  He also instructs our kids, and adult classes.