# Dedeco BJJ Brasil > Pembroke, United States ## Overview **Name:** Dedeco BJJ Brasil **Description:** Dedeco Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a premier family-oriented BJJ academy with two locations in Massachusetts: Weymouth and Pembroke. Founded by Andre "Dedeco" Almeida, a 6th Degree Black Belt under pioneer Ricardo Liborio, the academy has been serving the South Shore area since 2004. Known as "The Maker of Champions," Dedeco brings traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise from Rio de Janeiro to New England. The Dedeco BJJ motto is "Fighting as a Family," practiced daily through a culture of encouragement, support, and mutual growth. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1973, Dedeco started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1987 at age 14. After establishing a premiere team and school in Brazil in 1996, he moved to America in 2004 and created a dominant team with affiliate schools across multiple states and overseas. Beyond teaching, Dedeco is also the co-founder of Origin USA, a company focused on American-made BJJ products that has become an industry leader. The academy offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, including Little Ones BJJ (ages 3-4), Kids BJJ (ages 5-8), Teens (ages 9-13), Adults (14+), Women's Only classes, Competition Training, and private lessons. The Weymouth facility features over 8,000 square feet of mat space across two floors, a fitness area with Rogue equipment, turf area, half basketball court, and a pro shop. The Pembroke location offers approximately 1,500 square feet of mat space with flexible scheduling and optimal student-to-instructor ratios. Both locations provide Gi and No-Gi classes, with Weymouth open 7 days a week and Pembroke operating Monday through Saturday. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 295 Old Oak St, Pembroke, MA 02359 Pembroke, MA 02359, United States **Phone:** (781) 803-3771 **Email:** Info@dedecobjj.com **Website:** https://www.dedecobjj.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dedecobjj - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dedecobjj - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dedecobjj6129 ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:15 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 1:15 PM - Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Andre Almeida - Black **Role:** Head Instructor ## Programs ### Little Ones BJJ **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and age-appropriate BJJ program for our youngest martial artists, introducing core principles of grappling and movement in a nurturing environment. ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Educational BJJ program for children that cultivates confidence, discipline, and physical fitness through engaging activities. **Classes:** - Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ### Teens BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Dedicated BJJ program for teenagers to develop skills, build confidence, and become part of a vibrant martial arts community. **Classes:** - Monday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Friday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ### Adults Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques and traditional Jiu-Jitsu training for adults new to martial arts. **Classes:** - Monday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Tuesday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Wednesday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Thursday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ### Adults All Levels **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Comprehensive BJJ training for students of all skill levels, from white belt to advanced practitioners. **Classes:** - Monday: 06:00 AM - 06:45 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM - Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 06:45 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Thursday: 06:00 AM - 06:45 AM, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM - Friday: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ### Adults Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** High-level BJJ training for experienced practitioners, blue belts and above. **Classes:** - Tuesday: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM - Thursday: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ### No-Gi Adults **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training, for intermediate and advanced students. **Classes:** - Wednesday: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM - Friday: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM - Saturday: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ### Women's Only BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Special women's only BJJ class focusing on technique and leverage rather than size or strength, building confidence and physical empowerment. ### Competition Training **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Dedicated training for adults preparing for BJJ competitions, with specialized techniques and strategies. ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Free training session for all levels to practice techniques and roll with training partners. **Classes:** - Friday: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM - Sunday: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM --- **Last Updated:** September 29, 2026 **Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/massachusetts/pembroke/dedeco-bjj-brasil)