Instructors
Dream Fight
Meet The Coaches
Behind Your Progress
Experience, dedication, and the people who make DF special.
- JIU JITSU
- Certified personal trainer
Dani Fontes
- DF Founder
- Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
- Certified personal trainer
I was born in São Paulo, Brazil and sports have been a part of my life since I was eight years old. I started with swimming and artistic gymnastics, then played basketball from ages 11 to 16.
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Full Name: Danielle Fontes
Nickname: Dani
Position: Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Certified personal trainer
I was born in São Paulo, Brazil and sports have been a part of my life since I was eight years old. I started with swimming and artistic gymnastics, then played basketball from ages 11 to 16.
I competed in numerous tournaments across Brazil as a registered athlete with a basketball federation and played in the youth programs of major Brazilian basketball clubs. From ages 16 to 21, I played indoor soccer, which earned me a college athletic scholarship and also competed in numerous tournaments.
I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil in 2010 with Team Cruz BJJ, where I earned my blue belt. I later trained under Mau Mau of GFTeam, who guided me through the ranks and promoted me to black belt. Today, I own DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Jiu Jitsu changed the way I carry myself. Learning to stay calm under pressure and work my way out of difficult positions gave me confidence that carries over into everyday life. That’s why teaching Jiu Jitsu and self-defense to kids and women means so much to me. One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing kids and women build confidence as they learn practical ways to defend themselves.
The community we’ve built at DF is one of the things I’m proudest of. I wanted to create a safe, welcoming place where someone could walk in on their first day and find people who would learn their name, help them through a drill, and cheer them on.
I’m also proud of our competition team. They’ve brought home team trophies from numerous tournaments, and I love seeing them support each other at competitions the same way they do in the gym.
As a BJJ competitor, I’m a Pan American champion and a medalist at both the IBJJF and CBJJE World Championships. I’ve also earned medals at the CBJJE Brazilian National Championship and at numerous IBJJF Open and CBJJE tournaments.
I’m a certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience coaching fitness. I’ve completed numerous specialized courses and continue to take them so I can better help my clients build strength, move with confidence, and stay consistent.
- Certified personal trainer
Raniely Alves
- Certified personal trainer
Hello! My name is Raniely Alves. I’m a certified personal trainer and I’m passionate about the world of fitness!
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Full Name: Raniely Alves
Nickname: Rani
Position: Certified personal trainer
Hello! My name is Raniely Alves. I’m a certified personal trainer and I’m passionate about the world of fitness!
My goal is to motivate each student to push past their limits, gain confidence, and, above all, feel good about themselves.
For me, what matters most isn’t perfection, but making progress every day!
- JIU JITSU
- MUAY THAI
- MMA
Franco Villegas
31 years in martial arts world and more than 19 years in jiujitsu:
- Jiu-Jitsu Black belt One degree
- Karate Shotokan Black belt
- Muay Thai Coach
- MMA Coach
150 Shotokan karate champion from 1998 to 2007 in categories of Kata,combat, Kata by teams, Kata with weapons, exhibition tournament.
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Full Name: Franco Marcelo Villegas Toledo
Nickname: Franco
Position: Jiu Jitsu coach, Muay Thai coach, MMA coach
- Jiu-Jitsu Black belt One degree
- Karate Shotokan Black belt
- Muay Thai Coach
- MMA Coach
- 150 Shotokan karate champion from 1998 to 2007 in categories of Kata, combat, Kata by teams, Kata with weapons, exhibition tournament.
- Mix martial arts champion “gladius” event Antofagasta, Chile 2013.
- Mix martial arts champion “Sakuraba 1” event Calama, Chile 2014.
- Mix martial arts champion event “Sakuraba 2” Calama, Chile 2015.
- Mix martial arts champion “Iron fighter” event Antofagasta, Chile 2016.
- Mix martial arts champion event “The Octagon” Iquique, Chile 2016.
- National Champion of the Chilean Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Santiago in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012.
- International champion in the “Sniper Jiu Jitsu No-Gi” Tacna, Peru in 2011.
- Jiujitsu champion No – Gi event “Caes de Rúa” 2013 Antofagasta, Chile.
- Champion of the Brazilian Federation of Jiu Jitsu Esportivo, event “Open Chile” in Viña del Mar 2017;
- INTERNATIONAL champion “Prime Experience” of the Federation of Jiu Jitsu Esportivo in Santiago, Chile in 2018.
- Champion of the Chilean league Andrés Pérez Jiu Jitsu Viña del Mar, Chile 2018.
- Champion in the USA Boston Massachusetts 2019 in the event “TAP CANCER OUT” event to benefit cancer.
- Champion of the North American grappling association “Naga” Usa 2021
- New Haven Champion International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation “IBJJF” 2022.
- Third place in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Pan-American Championship 2023.
- Third place NEW Jersey 2024 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation .
- Third place Boston Open 2025 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- Second place Boston Open 2026 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
- JIU JITSU
- MMA
- MUAY THAI
Guto
- Jiu-Jitsu
- MMA
- Muay Thai
Born on Martha’s Vineyard, my journey in martial arts began After returning to the United States, I began training wrestling, which eventually led me to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. What started as a passion quickly became a lifestyle and a defining part of who I am.
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Full Name: Luiz Gustavo Alves
Nickname: Guto
Position: Jiu Jitsu coach, Muay Thai coach, MMA coach
Born on Martha’s Vineyard, my journey in martial arts began After returning to the United States, I began training wrestling, which eventually led me to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. What started as a passion quickly became a lifestyle and a defining part of who I am.
With over 10 years on the mats, I have competed across the United States, earning over 100 victories and gaining valuable experience through countless competitions. Throughout this journey, martial arts has taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of constantly pushing beyond my limits.
Today, I am transitioning into amateur MMA, with the ambition of turning professional and testing myself against the best fighters in the world. My mission goes beyond winning titles and earning recognition. I want to inspire others through my journey, represent where I come from, and prove that with dedication, hard work, and consistency, anything is possible.
My goal is simple: to keep evolving, become the best version of myself, and reach the highest level of competition
- JIU JITSU
Lucas Gabriel
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Muay Thai
My name is Gabriel known by most as "Biel". I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and other martial arts via my stepmom (DF Owner and Coach), who’s a respectable and very accomplished black belt and personal trainer.
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Full Name: Lucas Gabriel Alves
Nickname: Biel
Rank: Blue belt – 4 stripes
Position: Jiu Jitsu coach, Muay Thai coach
My name is Gabriel known by most as “Biel”. I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and other martial arts via my stepmom (DF Owner and Coach), who’s a respectable and very accomplished black belt and personal trainer. I began training at 9 years of age and began competing at 10.
I am now 17 and have conquered many things in this beautiful sport! So far; I have won the Pan American Kids IBJJF Championship along with another 8 IBJJF titles and an ADCC Open gold medal, an undefeated super fight record, and countless local tournaments. I’m ranked #1 at juvenile blue belt in the state across all weight classes and was ranked #9 internationally last year!
I specialize in BJJ and have years of experience coaching kids, and adults, but am also open to giving Muay Thai lessons.
My goal is to improve my skills while helping others do the same in a fun, safe environment for all ages. Dream Fight is the place for people of all ages trying to reach their best version.
All of our coaches are honored to help with this mission!
- JIU JITSU
Julio Ferraz
- Jiu-Jitsu
I started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2009 under Professor Tattinho in my hometown. I earned all my belt promotions under his guidance, progressing from white belt to black belt, which I received in December 2018.
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Full Name: Julio Ferraz
Nickname: Julio
Rank: Black Belt
Position: Jiu Jitsu coach
I started jiu-jitsu in 2009 with Coach Tattinho in my hometown. I earned all my belts—from white to black—under him, and I earned my black belt in December 2018. In 2019, I moved to the U.S., where I began teaching jiu-jitsu at GF Team Fayetteville in Arkansas and later at Alliance Northwest Arkansas.
Today, I’m proud to be able to train students at Dream Fight Gloucester (GFTeam MA).
What sets me apart: a lifelong jiu-jitsu journey, from white belt to black belt, and years of teaching experience in the U.S.
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