About Brazilian Power Team Qatar

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi, Muay Thai, and kids martial arts training at Marcelo Sports Center W.L.L. in Al Mirqab Mall.

Brazilian Power Team academy training mats in Doha

Al Mirqab Mall, Doha, Qatar

Martial arts training in Doha

Brazilian Power Team Qatar operates from Marcelo Sports Center W.L.L. inside Al Mirqab Mall. The weekly program includes BJJ Fundamentals, BJJ All Levels, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kids BJJ, kids kickboxing, and open mat sessions.

Classes use technical instruction, partner drills, positional training, and controlled live practice. Ladies BJJ classes are arranged according to registered interest, with the schedule confirmed when the required number of participants is available.

Coaches

Meet the coaching team

Instructors for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ladies BJJ, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Yaw-Yan.

Founder & Head Professor

Professor Marcelo Bernardo

Black Belt | 3rd Degree

Professor Marcelo is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with over 30 years of experience. Since beginning his journey in 1994, he has competed internationally and earned numerous titles and medals at national and international championships.

His coaching combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to discipline, confidence, and respect. He works with beginners, hobbyists, and competitors in a positive environment that encourages growth both on and off the mats.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Coach Assed Baig

Black Belt

Coach Assed Baig is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with more than two decades of martial arts experience. He also holds a black belt in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and has trained extensively in wrestling, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

He has medalled nationally and internationally, including gold at the No-Gi British Open, Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro, and 2025 ADCC Kuwait Gulf Open. His coaching brings this competition experience together with a well-rounded understanding of grappling and striking.

Ladies BJJ Coach

Coach Aiza Lagumbay

Purple Belt

Coach Aiza Lagumbay is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt whose journey began three years ago. From her white-belt days, she has assisted Professor Marcelo with the kids' classes and discovered a passion for helping students develop confidence, discipline, and resilience.

As the Ladies BJJ coach, she encourages women of every age and experience level to take the first step onto the mats. Her approach is supportive and progressive, helping students build strength and confidence one class at a time.

Muay Thai and Kickboxing Coach

Coach Jennifer Villaflores

Maestro

Coach Jennifer Villaflores began martial arts at a young age and has taught Yaw-Yan since the age of 19. Following the example of his father, a Head Coach, he developed the technical skill, discipline, and respect that define the Filipino martial art.

Through Muay Thai and kickboxing instruction, Coach Jennifer helps students improve fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense skills. His coaching carries forward his family's martial arts legacy in a positive and supportive environment.