World’s best Jiu Jitsu practitioners! Highly skilled, technically sound and powerful BJJ Martial Artists.... under the tutelage of Carlson Gracie Jr. and Fabio Araujo. I’m honored and privileged to be part of the family!
December 2014
I started coming here about 2 years ago on a good friends recommendation. Fabio,the instructor there, welcomed me as if I was family and after all this time that's exactly how I feel. The thing I love the most about this gym is the fact that it is a Carlson Gracie jiu jitsu team. For those who don't know, Carlson had a no nonsense policy. This meant the jiu jitsu he taught was MMA oriented and specifically design to finish fights as quick as possible. This is a great style for anyone who is looking to train for MMA or just learn efficient self defense. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn a discipline or just get in shape with a purpose. As long... read full review
January 2013
I've been training with Fabio for so long I can't even remember the # of years (?7/8). I have been one of the few women who came and stayed but every single one has been welcomed and encouraged. Now we have a small core and its great to train with both men and women. My learning curve is still steep after all these years. This is because not only are Fabio and his advanced belts a deep well of knowledge, but because he puts on seminars that bring in some of the best in the sport. As a small, older female Ive been encouraged to develop a Jiu Jitsu that works for me. And, unlike some places, women do get promoted as they improve. Lastly, and maybe most importantly,... read full review
World’s best Jiu Jitsu practitioners! Highly skilled, technically sound and powerful BJJ Martial Artists.... under the tutelage of Carlson Gracie Jr. and Fabio Araujo. I’m honored and privileged to be part of the family!
I started coming here about 2 years ago on a good friends recommendation. Fabio,the instructor there, welcomed me as if I was family and after all this time that's exactly how I feel. The thing I love the most about this gym is the fact that it is a Carlson Gracie jiu jitsu team. For those who don't know, Carlson had a no nonsense policy. This meant the jiu jitsu he taught was MMA oriented and specifically design to finish fights as quick as possible. This is a great style for anyone who is looking to train for MMA or just learn efficient self defense. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn a discipline or just get in shape with a purpose. As long... read full review
I've been training with Fabio for so long I can't even remember the # of years (?7/8). I have been one of the few women who came and stayed but every single one has been welcomed and encouraged. Now we have a small core and its great to train with both men and women. My learning curve is still steep after all these years. This is because not only are Fabio and his advanced belts a deep well of knowledge, but because he puts on seminars that bring in some of the best in the sport. As a small, older female Ive been encouraged to develop a Jiu Jitsu that works for me. And, unlike some places, women do get promoted as they improve. Lastly, and maybe most importantly,... read full review