Hi Scott Phillips... Fabiano Silva is a member of my team ATT of Coconut Creek... however, for me, he is much, much, more... 1st let me say that my recommendation really means nothing because Fabiano's accomplishments & abilities speak for themselves... as Eric previously mentioned Fabiano is a World BJJ Champion and Pan AM JJ Champion w/ and w/out the GI... Fabiano is an encyclopedia of knowledge in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu... @ roughly 6'4 230 lbs he moves very, very, smoothly, and technical on the mat... He is a big man that knows how to play like a small mans game making him a dominant force on the competition scene and on the mat... simply put his Jiu Jitsu is top shelf World Class... but Scott, just as importantly Fabiano is a true friend, role model, and mentor... Everyone @ ATT Creek knows Fabiano and many gravitate towards him when he enters the gym... Fabiano has a certain positive energy, strong spirit that people like to surround themselves by... when i encounter a problem with my game that just cant seem to figure out i almost always go to Fabiano when given the opportunity... Fabiano is the type of guy that will take the time out of what he's doing to get down on the mat, even in street clothes, and help you make the proper correction/adjustment to evolve your game unselfishly holding nothing back... i can honestly say that Fabiano is one of only a handful of guys @ Creek that has helped me to take my game to another level... again, i want to say that once you meet with him, get to know him, my reference will not mean much because this mans personality and abilities speaks for himself... i will say that, however, if he leaves i will be saddened to lose such a good friend on a day to day basis but i will also be happy for him because the only thing in life that is gauranteed is change, and Fabiano, just like every man, must fullfill his own destiny, walk his own path... best regards, Scott Davis