About Us

Joe Notebaert, Head Instructor at Mallorca BJJ

Joe Notebaert: Founder & Head Instructor

Joe Notebaert is a distinguished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. After dedicating 9.5 years to training at the Roger Gracie Academy in London, UK, he earned his black belt from Cesar Lima and was officially recognized by Roger Gracie in 2017. Notebaert’s competitive achievements include being a two-time World Champion, securing gold medals at the purple and brown belt levels in the masters featherweight category in 2013 and 2017, respectively. He also claimed victory at the 2013 European Championships in the Gi category and won a No-Gi gold medal in 2012, both in the purple belt featherweight division. In addition to his competitive success, Joe is also the founder of Mallorca BJJ, establishing the first school in 2018 in El Toro.

Meet the Team

  • Patricio

    Patricio

    Patricio, a black belt, is from Argentina. He also teaches both group and private fitness classes.

  • Lluis

    Lluis, a brown belt, hails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

  • Toni

    Toni

    Toni, a brown belt, hails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

  • Facu

    Facu

    Facundo, from Argentina, started training in October 2007 at "Academia 360 Argentina". In November 2017, he received his black belt. He now teaches at our Santa Catalina gym, where his classes are conducted in Spanish.

  • Pepe

    Pepe

    Pepe, hailing from Palma de Mallorca, is a former Junior Spanish National Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling.

  • Brian

    Brian

    Brian is a 2nd degree purple belt from Mar de Plata, Argentina.

  • Guido

    Guido

    Guido is a black belt from Argentina.

  • Julien

    Julien, a black belt under Liam Beechinor (BJJ Cork, Ireland) and Pedro Bessa, is an experienced coach and multiple IBJJF European medalist.