Under the leadership of head professor João Gabriel Rocha, the academy embodies a training philosophy that views every move as a lesson in wisdom and every challenge as an opportunity to learn. This approach has been tested and proven by hundreds of students who have benefited from the structured curriculum and world-class instruction. The academy offers programs for kids and adults, with specialized classes for different skill levels including beginner, intermediate, advanced, and no-gi training.
Professor João Gabriel Rocha is a 4-time World Champion, 2-time ADCC Vice-Champion, and 20-time Brazilian National Champion. He started training at age 3 and became Brazilian National Champion at all belt levels, including twice as a black belt. After overcoming a cancer diagnosis in 2014, shortly after receiving his black belt, he returned to competition and achieved remarkable success, becoming a 4-time Pan-American Champion, World Pro Champion, ACB Champion, and King of the Mats Champion. His lineage traces through Carlos Gracie → Helio Gracie → Carlson Gracie → Crézio de Souza → André Almeida → Rafael Barbosa/Leandro Escobar → João Gabriel Rocha.
Dallas, United States 75229
Head Instructor
João Gabriel Rocha
Black Belt
Facilities
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Class Schedule
Monday (3 classes)
All Levels
Mixed-level classes where students of all experience levels train together, learning from each other and the instructor.
Beginner
Beginner-friendly program focusing on fundamental BJJ techniques, positions, and movements in a supportive environment.
No Gi
Submission grappling without the gi, emphasizing wrestling, leg locks, and techniques used in MMA and submission-only competitions.
Tuesday (3 classes)
KIDS Class
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching discipline, self-defense, and confidence through structured classes.
Advanced
Advanced techniques and strategies for experienced practitioners, focusing on competition preparation and high-level concepts.
Beginner
Beginner-friendly program focusing on fundamental BJJ techniques, positions, and movements in a supportive environment.
Wednesday (3 classes)
All Levels
Mixed-level classes where students of all experience levels train together, learning from each other and the instructor.
KIDS Class
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching discipline, self-defense, and confidence through structured classes.
All Levels
Mixed-level classes where students of all experience levels train together, learning from each other and the instructor.
Thursday (3 classes)
KIDS Class
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching discipline, self-defense, and confidence through structured classes.
Advanced
Advanced techniques and strategies for experienced practitioners, focusing on competition preparation and high-level concepts.
Beginner
Beginner-friendly program focusing on fundamental BJJ techniques, positions, and movements in a supportive environment.
Friday (2 classes)
All Levels
Mixed-level classes where students of all experience levels train together, learning from each other and the instructor.
All Levels
Mixed-level classes where students of all experience levels train together, learning from each other and the instructor.
Saturday (2 classes)
KIDS Class
Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children, teaching discipline, self-defense, and confidence through structured classes.
Open Mat
Unstructured training time for students to drill techniques, spar, and work on specific areas with training partners.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
1901 Royal Ln Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75229
City, Country, ZIP
Dallas, United States 75229