Instructors

Our instructors are established and qualified practitioners that are here to get you started on your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai journey with Gracie Sports Team Macarra BJJ Simrell Muay Thai Scranton.

James Simrell's Academy Gracie Sports Team Macarra BJJ Simrell Muay Thai Scranton is an affiliate of Master Marcio "Macarrao" Stambowsky  Gracie Sports USA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Norwalk CT. James is the PA & CT State Representative for The United States Muay Thai Association. James Simrell titles:  Second degree Black Belt in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Marcio Stambowsky. Master of Combat Sambo under Master Alex Barakov. Black Kruang and Kru level in the art of Muay Thai from Maisonet's Muay Thai Training Camp.

Paul Walsh is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt. Paul is the morning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Gracie Sports Macarra BJJ Simrell Muay Thai Scranton