Thomas Michael Costa
Instructor and ranked competitor representing HGJJ USA.
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Tommy Costa is the founder, owner and head instructor of High Ground Jiu-Jitsu, where he also oversees the kids' program at the Greensburg location. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Judo brown belt, he is the son of a former Golden Gloves boxing champion and has been around martial arts his whole life. He began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2005 and received his black belt from Rodrigo "Baga" Ramos in 2016. Costa competes in the featherweight black belt division, with results including first place at the 2016 IBJJF Miami Open, second at the 2016 IBJJF New York Open and the 2018 IBJJF DC Open (Master 1), and a 2-0 record with Fight 2 Win Pro at 135 pounds. He has taught internationally for the University of Bologna and at BJJ Globetrotters camps, and holds a degree in Film and Media Arts from Temple University.