Professor AJ Scales – Complete Martial Arts and Fitness Inc.

Head Instructor and Founder of Complete Martial Arts and Fitness Inc.

AJ is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He earned this world-class distinction while training under legendary Nova Uniao Black Belts Wagnney Fabiano and Leo Santos.

Having trained extensively in Brazil at the Nova Uniao Headquarters, AJ earned his Black Belt while learning with other notable BJJ practitioners, including Thales Leitas, Marlon Sandro, Shaolin, Pedro Rizzo, Jose Aldo and Andre Pederneiras.

“Being a martial artist isn’t just about taking classes; it’s a way of life,” explains AJ. “Once you make the commitment to learning a martial art like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you make a commitment to yourself to becoming a healthier, more productive and better balanced individual.”

For a complete look at AJ’s accomplishments in BJJ and MMA, please see below.

Black Belt Titles:

2020 – Gold and Silver Medalist – Houston Winter Open – Houston TX
2019 – Bronze Medalist – Masters World Championships – Las Vegas, NV
2019 – Gold and Silver Medalist – American Nationals – Las Vegas, NV
2019 – Double Gold Medalist – Chicago Spring Open – Chicago, Illinois
2018 – Fight to Win Pro 75 – (1- 0) – Scottsdale, Arizona
2018 – Gold Medalist – Chicago Spring Open – Chicago, Illinois
2017 – GOLD Medalist – Masters World Championships – Las Vegas, NV
2016 – Bronze Medalist – Masters World Championships – Las Vegas, NV
2015 – Bronze Medalist – Las Vegas Open – Las Vegas, NV
2014 – Double Gold Medallist – New York Summer Open – New York, NY
2013 – Bronze Medallist – Pan Ams – Irvine, California
2012 – Bronze Medallist – Pan Ams – Irvine, California
2010 – Double Bronze Medallist – Abu Dhabi Pro World Trials – Montreal Quebec
2009 – Bronze Medallist – Master & Senior Jiu Jitsu Championships – Rio de Janeiro Brazil
2009 – Bronze Medallist – Abu Dhabi Pro World Trials – Montreal Quebec

Brown Belt

2008 – Bronze Medallist – Master & Senior Jiu Jitsu Championships – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2008 – 2 x Gold Medallist ($500) – Arena Buzios Championships – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2008 – Gold Medallist ($250) – 5th Manitoba Open – Absolute No Gi Divison
2008 – Silver Medallist – 5th Manitoba Open – Absolute Gi Divison
2007 – Gold Medallist ($1000) – Mind Body and Soul Absolute National – Edmonton, AB
2007 – 2x Gold Medallist – 3rd Manitoba Open

Purple Belt

2006 – Gold Medallist (World Champion) – Copa do Mundo de Jiu-Jitsu – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2006 – 3x Gold Medallist – 2nd Manitoba Open
2006 – Gold Medallist – Mind Body and Soul – Edmonton, AB
2006 – Gold Medallist – Ontario Submission Wrestling Invational 4 – Super Fight Winner
2006 – Gold Medallist – 1st Manitoba Open – Winnipeg, MB
2006 – Gold Medallist – 1st Manitoba Open – Super Fight Winner
2005 – Silver Medallist – Ontario Submission Wrestling Invitational 3 (lost to GSP in the final)
2005 – Gold Medallist ($500) – Copa Rip Dorey – Rio de Janeiro Brazil – Super Fight Winner
2005 – Gold Medallist (State Champion) – Campeonato Estadual de Jiu Jitsu Olimpico – Brazil
2005 – Gold Medallist – Grapple Mania III – Seattle, Washington

Blue Belt

2004 – Gold Medallist – (Blue Belt) Copa Lema – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2004 – 2x Silver Medallist – Grapple Mania – Edmonton, AB –
2003 – 2x Silver Medallist – Grapple Mania – Edmonton, AB
2003 – 2x Bronze Medallist – Break Fall Classic – Lethbridge, AB –
2001 – 2x Bronze Medallist – Absolute Submission Challenge – Calgary, AB
2000 – Bronze Medallist – National Grappling Championships – Calgary, AB
2000 – Silver/Bronze Medallist – Lets Roll Grappling Tournament – Edmonton, AB

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Accomplishments

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