Both Manuel Flores and Brenda Soto earned their black belts under Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller of Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brenda Soto is a Pan American Champion who has won both her division and the absolute at the IBJJF Pan Ams as both a brown belt and a black belt. The academy emphasizes accessibility and lifelong practice, with a philosophy that "Jiujitsu is for everybody." Students train in a professional facility surrounded by a supportive community dedicated to personal growth both on and off the mats.
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Class Schedule
Monday (6 classes)
No-Gi
No-gi grappling program focusing on techniques without the gi.
Tiny Warriors
Ages 4-7. Fun and safe introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental movements, body mechanics, and character development. Builds discipline, confidence, and respect.
Youth Level 1 & 2
Ages 7-13. Beginner program introducing basic techniques of ground fighting, submissions, and wrestling. Focuses on building confidence, respect, and perseverance.
Fundamentals
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Women's Jiu-Jitsu
Specialized program for women led by Pan American Champion Brenda Soto.
Tuesday (7 classes)
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Tiny Warriors
Ages 4-7. Fun and safe introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental movements, body mechanics, and character development. Builds discipline, confidence, and respect.
Youth Level 1 & 2
Ages 7-13. Beginner program introducing basic techniques of ground fighting, submissions, and wrestling. Focuses on building confidence, respect, and perseverance.
No-Gi
No-gi grappling program focusing on techniques without the gi.
Adult Kickboxing
Focuses on real application for self-defense or personal growth. Students provide their own gear (mouthpiece, shin pads, gloves, hand wraps).
Youth Kickboxing
Ages 7-15. Age-appropriate kickboxing program building confidence, character, and discipline. Teaches techniques for handling challenging situations like bullying.
Wednesday (9 classes)
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Tiny Warriors
Ages 4-7. Fun and safe introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental movements, body mechanics, and character development. Builds discipline, confidence, and respect.
Youth Level 1 & 2
Ages 7-13. Beginner program introducing basic techniques of ground fighting, submissions, and wrestling. Focuses on building confidence, respect, and perseverance.
Fundamentals
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Adult Kickboxing
Focuses on real application for self-defense or personal growth. Students provide their own gear (mouthpiece, shin pads, gloves, hand wraps).
Youth Kickboxing
Ages 7-15. Age-appropriate kickboxing program building confidence, character, and discipline. Teaches techniques for handling challenging situations like bullying.
Adult Kickboxing
Focuses on real application for self-defense or personal growth. Students provide their own gear (mouthpiece, shin pads, gloves, hand wraps).
Thursday (5 classes)
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Tiny Warriors
Ages 4-7. Fun and safe introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on fundamental movements, body mechanics, and character development. Builds discipline, confidence, and respect.
Jiu-Jitsu
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Adult Kickboxing
Focuses on real application for self-defense or personal growth. Students provide their own gear (mouthpiece, shin pads, gloves, hand wraps).
Friday (2 classes)
Fundamentals
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Open Mat
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
Saturday (5 classes)
Women's No-Gi
Specialized program for women led by Pan American Champion Brenda Soto.
Youth Competition Class
Competition-focused training for young athletes.
Open Mat Kickboxing
Focuses on real application for self-defense or personal growth. Students provide their own gear (mouthpiece, shin pads, gloves, hand wraps).
Open Mat
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
No-Gi
No-gi grappling program focusing on techniques without the gi.
Sunday (1 class)
Open Mat
Comprehensive program covering fundamentals to modern sport Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense to competition training. Designed for students at every level in a supportive yet challenging environment.
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