Moncaio Brothers
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu ; Portuguese: (BJJ; Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. The objective is to control and submit an opponent using various techniques such as joint locks and chokeholds. BJJ incorporates elements from judo and wrestling and emphasizes leverage and technique over strength and power. BJJ training often involves live sparring (rolling) to practice techniques and test one's skills against a resisting opponent. It is a highly effective self-defense system and is widely used in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions.
Benefits Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a number of physical, mental, and social benefits, including:
- Physical fitness: BJJ is an intense full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and balance.
- Self-defense skills: BJJ teaches techniques for defending against and controlling larger, stronger opponents, making it an effective form of self-defense.
- Mental toughness: BJJ requires mental focus and concentration, and the physical challenges of rolling and competition can improve mental toughness and resilience.
- Stress relief: BJJ provides a physical outlet for stress and can serve as a form of active meditation, helping to relieve anxiety and improve overall mental health.
- Community: BJJ has a strong sense of community, with students often forming close relationships with their training partners and instructors.
- Personal growth: BJJ is a lifelong journey that requires constant learning and improvement, promoting personal growth and development.
Competition
Competition is an integral part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). With Master Joao and Master Fred both having world class competitive experience under their belt, you're learning from some of the world's best here in South Florida. (Pictured is Master Fred recent win at Fight2Win in Miami)
About Us
Our School
Master Joao Moncaio
Master Joao Moncaio
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.
FEATURES:
- 1800' sq ft of unobstructed mat space
- We use 'Zebra Mats', voted best in the world
- Dedicated heavy bag training area
Master Joao Moncaio
Master Joao Moncaio
Master Joao Moncaio
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.
4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
- 2023 IBJJF Tampa Open Nogi Absolute 3rd Place
- 2023 IBJJF Tampa Open Nogi 2nd Place
- 2023 Jiu Jitsu World League Miami II 3rd Place
- 2023 Jiu Jitsu World League Florida IV Champion
- 2023 ADCC Orlando Open 2nd Place
- 2012 Did not compete due to injury
- 2011 3rd Place, Pan-Ams No-Gi (middle-heavy)
- 2011 1st Place, Grapplers Quest (middle-heavy)
- 2011 3rd Place, Miami Open (open class)
- 2010 3rd Place, Pan-Ams No-Gi (middle-heavy)
- 2010 1st place, Miami Open (middle-heavy)
- 2010 1st place, Grapplers Quest (middle-heavy)
- 2010 1st place, Grappler Quest (absolute)
- 2009 1st place, Grapplers Quest (middle-heavy)
- 2009 3rd place, Grapplers Quest (absolute)
- 2009 2nd place, No-limit submission only (absolute)
- 2008 1st place, Naga (middle-heavy)
- 2008 1st place, Grapplers Quest (middle-heavy)
- 2007 1st place, Atlantic Cup (middle-heavy)
- 2007 1st place, Copa America (middle-heavy)
- 2007 1st place, NAGA (middle-heavy)
Master Fred Moncaio
Master Joao Moncaio
Master Fred Moncaio
Fred Moncaio is a year 34 year old 3rd degree 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 6-4 with all wins via first round submission.
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- 6-4 Pro MMA all wins by Sub in the First Round
- 10-0 Amateur MMA all wins by submission.
- Battle of Ybor 185 AMMA Champion
- 2012 Rise of a Warrior 170 AMMA Champion
- 2023 IBJJF Tampa Open NOGI Champion
- 2023 IBJJF Miami Open Nogi Champion
- 2023 American Open Champion
- 2023 Jiu Jitsu World League Miami II Champion
- 2023 Jiu Jitsu World League Florida IV Champion
- 2023 FIght 2 Win 217 Super Fight Champion
- 2022 Jiu Jitsu World League Florida III Champion
- 2021 Miami Open Nogi 3rd Place
- 2015 Atlanta Open Runner Up
- 2012 Grapplers Quest Champion
- 2012 3rd place no-gi Pan Ams
- 2011 Copa America Absolute Champion
- 2011 Grapplers Quest Advance Champion
- 2010 Pan American Brown Belt- Champion
- 2009 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brown Belt- 3rd Place
- 2008 Grapplers Quest Champion
- 2008 Naga Absolute 2nd Place
- 2 Time Copa America Advance Champion
- 5 Times Copa America Intermediate Champion
- 4 Times NAGA Intermediate Champion
- Fighters Edge Advance Champion
- Winter Haven Intermediate Champion
- Rio Fightwear Intermediate Champion