# AMBJJ - Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu > Dallas, United States ## Overview **Name:** AMBJJ - Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu **Description:** Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AMBJJ) in Dallas, Texas is led by Professor Alex Martins, a 5th Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Martins began his martial arts journey in 1997 at age 17, training under Junior Cardoso in Manaus, Brazil, and has since become a global reference in the BJJ community. Professor Martins is an elite competitor with an impressive competitive resume, including IBJJF Master World Champion in 2016 and Ranked #1 in the World in the IBJJF Master 2 Division during the 2017/2018 season. He was personally awarded by Professor Carlos Gracie Jr. for his outstanding competitive achievements. His competition success spans across the United States, Japan, Spain, UAE, Brazil, and Europe, with multiple gold medals at prestigious events including American Nationals, Pan Ams, and numerous IBJJF Opens. The academy's teaching philosophy extends beyond techniques, focusing on shaping lives through discipline, confidence, respect, and personal development. Professor Martins brings enthusiasm, patience, and structure to every class, helping students reach their potential both on and off the mats. As he says, "If a person has the best possible attitude and respective behavior, he/she can better the world." **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 427 W. Commerce St. Dallas, TX 75208, United States **Phone:** 806-570-6579 **Email:** alexmartinsbjjmartialarts@gmail.com **Website:** https://ambjja.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambjj_jiujitsu_dallas ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Alex Martins - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Alex Martins was born in June 30, 1980 in Manaus – the capital city of the state of Amazonas in the Northern Region of Brazil. A city well known for raising some of the best jiu jitsu athletes in the history of BJJ. Although sporty by nature, Martins wasn’t interested in martial arts until one of his high-school classmates, who had started training jiu jitsu, brought his kimono (gi) to school on his backpack. This friend’s training took place after class and with time Alex started seeing more of this gi until he finally decided to ask what the gear was about. The two teenagers talked with the conversation leading Martins to go and watch his new friend’s training. It didn’t take long until Alex jumped on to the mats as well. The year 1997 was when Martins (then 17) first started grappling at Junior Cardoso’s academy in Manaus. He stood by coach Cardoso throughout all belts, representing him on the mats and earning his own black belt on December 2006. He would switch camps one year later, then joining Mestre Pina’s gym one of the most successful grappling programs in the world. In 2012 Alex Martins travelled to the United States to compete at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation’s Pan American Championship. After the tournament Martins remained in the USA for a while longer at the request of his old team-mate Diego Ferreira, who was then located in Mcallen, TX. While with Diego Martins taught a few classes at his friend’s gym and competed in local tournaments, returning to his hometown after 1 month. This first contact with America would propel an offer, a few months later, for Martins to move to Texas to work for a starting martial arts gym. Alex worked for that martial arts gym for two and a half years before the gym owner decided to close it down. Martins then bought the business, going on his own while developing one of the most respected grappling facilities in the region. Alex Martins vs Unknown Alex Martins vs Rhalan Gracie ## Programs ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Jiu-Jitsu program for children focusing on discipline, teamwork, leadership, goal-setting, and anti-bullying strategies alongside BJJ fundamentals. ### Adult BJJ - Beginner **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on fundamental techniques, leverage, and proper form. Perfect for those new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. ### Adult BJJ - Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Advanced BJJ training for experienced practitioners, focusing on competition techniques, takedowns, grips, grappling, and leverage. ### Women's BJJ & Self-Defense **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ and self-defense classes specifically for women in a comfortable training environment. Learn superior leverage and technique to overcome size and strength differences. ### Competition Training **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** High-level competition preparation training with a world champion. Focus on takedowns, grips, grappling, leverage, and peak performance for tournament success. ### No-Gi Grappling **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, focusing on wrestling-style techniques and submissions applicable to MMA and submission grappling. ### Self-Defense **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Practical self-defense classes for men and women of all backgrounds. Learn core skills to protect against real-world threats with situational awareness training. ### Strength & Conditioning **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Tailored strength and conditioning program designed to help athletes and beginners challenge their bodies with proven, efficient movements - no busy work exercises. --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/texas/dallas/ambjj-alex-martins-brazilian-jiu-jitsu)