The team is lead by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt, Mike Yanez, student of World Champion grappler, Master Pablo Popovitch.

Contact us today to sign-up for ONE FREE WEEK of introductory lessons.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the premier ground-fighting martial art. Made famous by Royce Gracie in the early UFCs in the mid-1990's, it specializes in submission grappling when both fighters are on the ground. Techniques include positional control (especially the "guard" position), and submissions such as chokes and arm locks.

It is worth noting that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu differentiates itself from standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for its emphasis on self-defense rather than sports competition. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students will:

• Learn to defend against punches and kicks from the standing position
• Learn to neutralize an attacker’s stand up aggression while taking them to the ground, and maintaining the top position
• Learn to defend and submit a larger opponent from the bottom position
• Learn practical self -defense, including chokes, joint-locks, from both the standing and ground position

We want you to know right up front that our programs are geared for more than just students who want to fight competitively. You may only be interested in learning how to defend yourself should the need arise, but there are several other benefits to joining our programs as well. In fact, our programs can help you improve your physical balance, self-confidence, self-esteem, physical conditioning and flexibility.

You may also be looking for a physical fitness program that will allow you to reduce your body fat and stress levels, while improving your overall physical coordination. And you don’t have to join a gym first in order to be part of our programs.

You’ll also enjoy meeting new people from diverse backgrounds who all are part of the Brazilian Jui-Jitsu (BJJ) Center family. Every week we conduct...

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes
• Muay Thai for MMA classes
• Submission Wrestling classes
• Mixed Martial Arts classes
• Women Boot camp classes
• One-on-one personal training

This gives you a wide range of disciplines and times to choose from, and we are always excited to welcome beginners from ages 0 to 65! Your progress will be carefully documented and when you complete the basic requirements, you’ll be invited to our Advanced Programs, where you will have the opportunity to master your skills!

And keep in mind that you don’t have to wait until you are “fit enough” to join our classes. Our curriculum is designed to accommodate you and bring you to the physical condition needed to complete your class requirements.

We have workouts tailored to increase your flexibility, coordination, balance, reflexes, strength…and you’ll be in the best shape of your life. We can tell you some amazing stories of students losing up to 80 lbs, and even quitting the nicotine habit! You’ll be amazed. The bottom line is, we’ve been changing lives and we want to change yours!