At BTT Palencia, students train under the guidance of experienced instructors who emphasize technical excellence, proper leverage, and the fundamental principle that a smaller, weaker person can defeat a bigger, stronger opponent through technique. The gym offers comprehensive training programs for both children and adults, with a focus on creating an enjoyable and easily grasped learning environment. Training includes both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, allowing students to develop well-rounded grappling skills.
The coaching staff at BTT Palencia brings decades of combined experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts. Head instructor Michael Brennan is a 3rd degree black belt under Marcello Bergo with a direct lineage to the Gracie family through Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Murilo Bustamante, and Marcello Bergo. As a lifelong martial artist, Mike holds black belts in Kajukenbo and Shaolin Goju and is an inductee in the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2011). The team also includes Mike Bland, a 4th degree black belt and retired police sergeant with over 25 years of coaching experience, and Reed Hepperly, a black belt with more than 30 years of grappling experience who founded the first BJJ school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Saint Augustine, United States 32095
Head Instructor
Michael Brennan
Black Belt 3 Stripes
Facilities
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Class Schedule
Monday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5-12. Focuses on fundamental techniques, discipline, and building confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Adults BJJ (No-Gi)
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling for adults. Focuses on wrestling-based techniques and submissions without the gi.
Tuesday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5-12. Focuses on fundamental techniques, discipline, and building confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Adults BJJ (Gi)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for adults of all skill levels. Focuses on technique, leverage, and positional control using the gi.
Wednesday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5-12. Focuses on fundamental techniques, discipline, and building confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Adults BJJ (No-Gi)
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling for adults. Focuses on wrestling-based techniques and submissions without the gi.
Thursday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5-12. Focuses on fundamental techniques, discipline, and building confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Adults BJJ (Gi)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for adults of all skill levels. Focuses on technique, leverage, and positional control using the gi.
Saturday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ (No-Gi)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 5-12. Focuses on fundamental techniques, discipline, and building confidence in a fun and safe environment.
Adults BJJ (Gi/No-Gi)
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in the gi for adults of all skill levels. Focuses on technique, leverage, and positional control using the gi.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
545 International Golf Parkway #11
City, Country, ZIP
Saint Augustine, United States 32095