Book a No-Gi BJJ Seminar with Professor Scott Tannenbaum

Bring a world-class No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar to your gym, academy, or event — anywhere in the world. Professor Scott Tannenbaum is a 6th degree black belt under Rigan Machado with 35+ years on the mats, and he travels internationally to teach No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, real-world self-defense, and MMA grappling to academies, competition teams, law enforcement, and private groups.

If you run a gym in the United States, Europe, Asia, or anywhere else and want to host a high-level No-Gi seminar, you’re in the right place. Tell us your location, preferred dates, and group size using the form below, and we’ll respond with availability and details. Based in North Phoenix, Arizona, Professor Scott has already taught seminars across multiple continents — and he’s available to come to you.

Who Is Professor Scott Tannenbaum?

Professor Scott Tannenbaum is one of the most experienced No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors available for seminars today. A 6th degree black belt under the legendary Rigan Machado — one of the original Machado brothers — Scott has spent more than 35 years studying, competing in, and teaching grappling. He also holds rank in Aikido and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, giving him a uniquely deep, well-rounded approach to control, leverage, and real-world self-defense. He is the founder and head instructor of TNT MMA Training Center in North Phoenix, Arizona, a 100% No-Gi academy.

Where Has Professor Scott Taught Seminars?

This isn’t a local instructor stepping on a plane for the first time. Professor Scott has a long history of teaching No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu seminars internationally, including:

• Osaka, Japan — TNT Federation seminar
• Munich, Germany — European BJJ seminar
• Salzburg, Austria — Groundfighter seminar
• Thailand — multiple seminars
• Across the United States — academies, competition teams, and law enforcement groups

Hosts around the world keep inviting him back for the same reasons: clear teaching, a deep technical system, and a respectful, ego-free approach that levels up an entire room. Wherever your academy is, Professor Scott can bring that same experience to your mats.

What Does a Seminar Cover?

Every seminar is tailored to your group’s level and goals. Common focuses include No-Gi fundamentals and concepts (posture, base, frames, grips, and pressure without the Gi); takedowns, wrestling, and clinch work; guard, sweeps, and modern No-Gi passing; submissions including chokes, joint locks, and leg locks; real-world self-defense; and MMA grappling. Tell us what your students need and Professor Scott will build the session around it — from a beginner-friendly self-defense workshop to an advanced No-Gi competition camp.

Who Should Host a Seminar?

Professor Scott teaches seminars worldwide for BJJ and grappling academies wanting a Rigan Machado lineage connection, MMA gyms sharpening their grappling, competition teams preparing for No-Gi tournaments, law enforcement and military teams needing practical control and self-defense, event organizers wanting a marquee instructor, and private groups seeking focused small-group instruction.

How Do You Book a Seminar with Professor Scott?

Booking is simple. Use the inquiry form below to send your name, gym or organization, location (city and country), preferred dates, and expected attendance. We’ll get back to you with availability, what’s included, and travel logistics. Seminars can be booked anywhere in the world — we’ll work out the details together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Professor Scott travel internationally for seminars?
A: Yes. He teaches No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminars worldwide and has already taught in Japan, Germany, Austria, Thailand, and across the United States. He is based in North Phoenix, Arizona, and is available to travel to academies and events anywhere in the world.

Q: What level of student are the seminars for?
A: All levels. Professor Scott regularly teaches mixed-level rooms from complete beginners through black belts, and tailors each seminar to the group — fundamentals, self-defense, or advanced No-Gi competition prep.

Q: What makes a Rigan Machado lineage seminar valuable?
A: Rigan Machado is one of the most respected figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history. As a 6th degree black belt under Machado, Professor Scott carries that lineage and teaches the deep, control-based system it’s known for, adapted for No-Gi and real-world application.

Q: How much does a seminar cost?
A: Pricing depends on location, travel, group size, and session length and focus. Send your details through the form below and we’ll respond with a clear quote and what’s included — no obligation.

Q: Can you teach No-Gi self-defense and law enforcement seminars?
A: Yes. Professor Scott specializes in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for real-world self-defense, a strong fit for law enforcement, military, and security groups as well as civilians — built around control and finishing without strikes.

Q: How far in advance should we book?
A: The earlier the better, especially for international dates, since Professor Scott’s seminar calendar fills up. Reach out with a target window and we’ll check availability and hold a date.