# Subconscious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy > North Hollywood, United States ## Overview **Name:** Subconscious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy **Description:** Subconscious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a state-of-the-art training facility located in North Hollywood, California. The academy embraces the philosophy expressed by Helio Gracie: "Learning jiu-jitsu is something for the subconscious, not for the consciousness." The academy is led by two highly distinguished fourth-degree black belts. Founder and head instructor Brent Burniston received his black belt from the legendary Jean Jacques Machado in 2009 and was later promoted to fourth degree by Roger Gracie. As one of Machado's top black belts, Brent was regularly selected to teach at the prestigious Tarzana academy and assist in seminars with martial arts icons like Dan Inosanto. Known for his innovation and detailed instruction, Brent is a regular guest instructor at the world-famous Grapplers Retreat alongside legends such as Roger Gracie, Xande Ribeiro, and Caio Terra. In 2015, he was appointed as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advisor to the UFAF, founded by Chuck Norris. Association director and instructor Nicolas Gregoriades is a South African grappler who holds the distinction of being the first practitioner promoted to black belt by the greatest grappler of all-time, Roger Gracie. An accomplished competitor and national champion in both South Africa and England, Nic is also the author of "The Black Belt Blueprint" and "Beyond the Black Belt." He is widely regarded as one of the best instructors working today, known for his holistic, conceptually-based approach to teaching and his 'Spirit of Jiu-Jitsu' and 'Soul of Jiu-Jitsu' short films. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 5213 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601, United States **Phone:** (818) 802-5489 **Email:** subconsciousbjj@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.subconsciousbjj.com/ **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Subconsciousbjj - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SubconsciousBJJAcademy ## Hours of Operation - Monday: Classes offered - Tuesday: Classes offered - Wednesday: Classes offered - Thursday: Classes offered - Friday: Classes offered - Saturday: Classes offered - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ### Monthly Membership - Adult: $110/month ## Instructors ### Brent Burniston - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Founder and head instructor of Subconscious BJJ. Received his black belt from the legendary Jean Jacques Machado in 2009, later promoted to 4th degree by Roger Gracie. One of Machado's top black belts, regularly selected to teach at his prestigious Tarzana academy. Regular guest instructor at the world-famous Grapplers Retreat. Known for innovation, detailed instruction, and encyclopedic technical knowledge. Appointed as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advisor to the UFAF (founded by Chuck Norris) in 2015. ### Nicolas Gregoriades - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Nicolas Gregoriades was born on the 2nd of September, 1979 in Cape Town, South Africa. Martial arts were already instilled in the Gregoriades family hold as Nicolas’ father was a karate black belt, so it didn’t come as a surprise when “Nic” picked up on his training at the age of 7, through judo. Nicolas got up to brown belt in judo, but while going through the ranks his true intent was to pursue Brazilian jiu jitsu, a style he believed to be more effective as a self defense/fighting method. As BJJ was not available in Cape Town at the time, he chose to join a submission wrestling club, with Coach Ludwig Strydom, in 2000. Gi jiu jitsu became part of Gregoriades’ life in 2004 when he joined Roger Gracie’s academy in West London, England. Nicolas stayed with Roger throughout the belt system, reaching the degree of black belt on August 2008, becoming also Roger Gracie’s first black belt. Since then Nic has launched his own BJJ endeavor, the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood, a BJJ association with several affiliated academies spread out all over the world. JJ Brotherhood web: jiujitsubrotherhood.com Digital Communion web: digitalcommunion.com Nicolas Gregoriades vs Luke Costello Nicolas Gregoriades vs Norman Paraisy Nicolas Gregoriades vs Max Carvalho Nicolas Gregoriades @ The Grappling Dummy Manto Presents: The Grappling Dummy – Nic Gregoriades from martial farts on Vimeo . ## Programs ### Adult BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for adults 16 years and older. Learn self-defense techniques and foundational positions in a safe and friendly environment. ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on wrestling and submission techniques. Open to all adult skill levels. ### Juniors (7-13 years) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 7-13. Focuses on technique, discipline, and character development. ### Little Samurais (4-6 years) **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for young children ages 4-6. Fun and educational program focusing on basic movements and coordination. ### Wrestling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Wrestling training for takedowns, position control, and ground fighting. Complements BJJ and No-Gi training. ### Private Training **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** One-on-one instruction tailored to your specific goals and schedule. Available by appointment only. --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/california/north-hollywood/subconscious-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-academy)