Brazilian jiu-jitsu ; Portuguese: (BJJ; Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro) is a martial art, combat sportsystem that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian jiu-jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake. Brazilian jiu-jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of judo through Carlosand Helio Gracie (who passed their knowledge on to their extended family) as well as other instructors who were students of Maeda, such as Luiz Franca.BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applyingjoint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-defense.[3] Sparring (commonly referred to as rolling) andlive drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.Since its inception in 1882, its parent art of judo was separated from older systems of Japanese jujutsu by an important difference that was passed on to Brazilian jiu-jitsu: it is not solely a martial art, but it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people; and, ultimately, a way (Do) of life.
BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique, taking the fight to the ground – most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self-defense. Sparring (commonly referred to as "rolling") and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.
Everything we do, and how we do it, revolves around mutual teacher-student respect and providing a healthy and safe environment for our students, in which to learn. We encourage questions and expect our students to ask many of them.
Even though we spar against each other in class, we are NOT competitors; we are teammates. We are all here to help and look after one another, be safe, have fun, stay fit, and learn something new every time we train.
Born and raised in Brazil, Joao Moncaio started training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at the age of 12, under Master Elan Santiago, and was promoted to green belt at the age of 15. In 2002, Joao moved to the U.S with his family and began training with Grand Master Jorge Popovitch. He then went on to become an instructor at the Academy, as a blue belt, and eventually earned his black belt in 2007. After 10 years with the Popovitch family, Joao and Fred left Fort Lauderdale in 2012 to open their own gym in Boca Raton.
Fred Moncaio is a 29 year old BJJ Blackbelt, who started training at age 16, under Master Pablo Popovitch, and earned his Black Belt at the age of 21. He is an accomplished amateur MMA fighter, with a record of 10-0 and as a Professional he has achieved a record of 5-2 with all wins via first round submission.
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Monday
10:am Bjj Gi
5:00pm Kids Submission Wrestling
6:00pm Bjj Gi Advance
7:30pm Fundamentals Gi
Tuesday
5:00pm Kids Gi Bjj
6:00pm KickBoxing
7:00pm Submission Wrestling
Wednesday
10:am Bjj Gi
5:00pm Kids Gi Bjj
6:00pm Bjj Gi Advance
7:30pm Fundamentals Gi
Thursday
5:00pm Kids Gi Bjj
6:00pm KickBoxing
7:00pm Submission Wrestling
Friday
10:00am Submission Wrestling/Open Mat
Saturday
9:00am Womens Only BJJ
10:00am Bjj Gi
11:00am Yoga with Lesley Kleiner
Sunday Closed