About Us

Siri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Pasco is an affiliate academy to Siri Brazialian Jiu Jitsu HQ located in Kennewick, WA.

Siri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded by Professor Gustavo “Siri” Pires, a fifth-degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr., the son of Carlos Garcie Sr who is consider one of the founders of brazilian jiu jitsu.

Our name “Siri” originates from the Portuguese word for crab. Initially, when Gustavo began his Jiu-Jitsu journey in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he was known as “sirizinho” or “Little Crab”. As Gustavo got older and expanded his knowledge and experience, he gained the title of “Siri” or “Crab” in the jiu jitsu community and is known for his high-level performance on the national and world level. Hence, Siri is an honorable nod towards our origins in Brazil and towards Professor Gustavo.

Jiu-Jitsu Instructors

Here at Siri Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pasco, our staff is the secret to our student success. We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and dedicated instructors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping our students grow. Each instructor has a rich background in the Jiu-Jitsu industry and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists. Meet the team below!

Gustavo Pires

Professor

Wesley Cooper

Owner & Head Instructor

Luis Magana

Instructor

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History

Siri Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pasco grew from a family’s passion for the sport and desire to share that passion with others.

Siri BJJ Pasco’s owner and head instructor, Wesley Cooper, initially enrolled his children in Jiu-Jitsu classes as a fun extracurricular activity four years ago. Little did he know that this decision would rekindle his own passion for martial arts, reminiscent of his wrestling background. As he participated in Jiu-Jitsu classes, guided by the mentorship of Gustavo “Siri” Pires, Wesley progressed exceedingly in the sport, utilizing his wrestling and grappling background to supplement the high-level jiu-jitsu instruction provided by his professor. The immediate connection and growing enthusiasm propelled him to pursue full-time martial arts training, which led him to accomplish several accolades within jiu jitsu competitions both locally and nationally. After just four years under Gustavo’s guidance, he was encouraged to establish an affiliate Jiu-Jitsu school in Pasco, Washington. Drawn by Siri BJJ’s illustrious history and legacy and his love for Jiu-Jitsu, Wesley set off to open his own academy in July 2023, with the goal of growing the jiu jitsu community and hoping to bring a positive transformation to his students the way jiu jitsu has done for him.