The Academy offers daily Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai classes, as well as private lessons, group workshops, and personal defense training. Through their scholarship programs and "pay what you can" sliding scale fee model, they make martial arts accessible to community members who may have otherwise lacked direction or opportunity. Head instructor Tomas "Papo" Soñé is a third-degree BJJ black belt under the lineage of Mamoro Matsunaga and Abraham Tabar, the father of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Dominican Republic.
The Academy has trained and mentored numerous local athletes who have gone on to compete internationally, including Alex Garcia (the first Dominican MMA competitor in the UFC), Delvin Reyes, Henry Jiménez, Patrick Mendoza, and Iskania Perez. Beyond martial arts, the Academy organized the first street art festival in Cabarete, co-founded the Cabarete Carnaval in 2015, and helped establish Cabarete Sostenible in 2020, a non-profit addressing food insecurity through community-led agriculture. The octopus logo symbolizes expansion, versatility, and fluidity—values applicable to both Jiu Jitsu and their cultural projects.
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Head Instructor
Tomas Papo Soñé
Black Belt 3 Stripes
Facilities
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Class Schedule
Monday (4 classes)
BJJ Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for experienced practitioners. Focus on advanced techniques, competition preparation, and intensive drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
Kids BJJ
Children's BJJ program (ages 4-10) using martial arts in a fun, organized, and safe environment. Curriculum features ongoing lessons on anti-bullying, street awareness, avoiding kidnappings, and dealing with street fights while teaching practical self-defense.
BJJ Beginners
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program focusing on fundamentals, self-defense techniques, and building a strong foundation. Classes include warm-up, physical conditioning, technique breakdown, and drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
BJJ Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for experienced practitioners. Focus on advanced techniques, competition preparation, and intensive drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
Tuesday (1 class)
Boxing / Muay Thai Fundamentals
A combination of boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai techniques. Classes include warm-up, cardio exercises, and technique breakdowns utilizing punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and clinches. Sparring is optional after class times. Open to adults of all levels.
Wednesday (4 classes)
BJJ Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for experienced practitioners. Focus on advanced techniques, competition preparation, and intensive drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
Kids BJJ
Children's BJJ program (ages 4-10) using martial arts in a fun, organized, and safe environment. Curriculum features ongoing lessons on anti-bullying, street awareness, avoiding kidnappings, and dealing with street fights while teaching practical self-defense.
BJJ Beginners
Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program focusing on fundamentals, self-defense techniques, and building a strong foundation. Classes include warm-up, physical conditioning, technique breakdown, and drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
BJJ Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training for experienced practitioners. Focus on advanced techniques, competition preparation, and intensive drilling. Rolling is optional after class times.
Thursday (1 class)
Boxing / Muay Thai Fundamentals
A combination of boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai techniques. Classes include warm-up, cardio exercises, and technique breakdowns utilizing punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and clinches. Sparring is optional after class times. Open to adults of all levels.
Friday (1 class)
Open Mat
Open training sessions for all levels. Opportunity for free rolling and technique practice in a supportive environment.
Saturday (1 class)
Open Mat
Open training sessions for all levels. Opportunity for free rolling and technique practice in a supportive environment.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
Callejon De La Loma, Cabarete, Dominican Republic
City, Country, ZIP
Cabarete, Dominican Republic