Patrick Bittan is a recognized expert in martial arts and combat sports. He grew up practicing Judo, then discovered Krav Maga, practiced Muay Thai, and is especially one of the pioneers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in France. He regularly travels to Brazil to train with the biggest names in BJJ and, at the end of the 1990s, became a student of the legendary Rickson Gracie for nearly two years. Founder of the Bittan Academy in 1999, he teaches around 1000 students across his two French clubs. Recognized for his pedagogical skills, he shares his expertise in different countries and has worked for many years with prestigious intervention groups. Patrick Bittan devotes his life to martial arts, and this is reflected daily in his teaching.