Coral Springs, Florida

Jiu-Jitsu for the whole family

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Judo for kids, teens and adults. A family-owned academy led by Andrezza Façanha, two-time IBJJF World Champion.

Beginners welcome. Your first class is free, with no commitment.

25+Years teaching
2xIBJJF World Champion
6Programs, ages 3 and up
32Classes every week

Programs

A class for every age

Each program is taught by an instructor who specializes in that age group, with the right balance of technique, discipline and fun.

Little Samurais

Ages 3 to 5

Coordination, listening skills and confidence through games and basic movement. A gentle first step into jiu-jitsu.

Kids 1

Ages 6 to 8

Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a strong focus on teamwork, respect and self-control.

Kids 2

Ages 9 to 11

Refined technique, positional strategy and the first steps into controlled, supervised sparring.

Teens

Ages 12 to 16

Physical and mental conditioning for young athletes who want to compete or simply train hard.

Adults

Ages 16 and up

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling and Judo. Gi and No-Gi classes for beginners through advanced.

Women’s Self-Defense

Ages 10 and up

Practical, realistic self-defense taught in a respectful environment where every woman feels at ease.

Kickboxing for Kids

Ages 6 to 15

Striking fundamentals, footwork and pad work that build fitness, focus and confidence. Fun, structured and safe for young athletes.

Summer Camp

Ages 5 to 13

Full days of jiu-jitsu, games and new friendships during school break. Weekly sessions, no experience needed. Spots are limited.

The academy

Discipline, respect and honor

Founded by Andrezza Façanha, two-time IBJJF World Champion and 5th degree black belt, the academy brings world-class jiu-jitsu to Coral Springs in a welcoming, family-first environment.

  • Instructors dedicated to each age group, from Little Samurais to adults
  • Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, plus Kickboxing, Wrestling and Judo
  • Clean, modern facility with free parking on site
  • Family-owned. Many of our students train together with their parents
  • Discipline
  • Respect
  • Honor
  • Excellence

Weekly schedule

Find a time that works

Morning and evening classes from Monday to Saturday, so parents and working adults can train without rearranging their week. Click the schedule to enlarge it.

Instructors

Meet the team

Andrezza Façanha

Andrezza Façanha

Head Instructor · 5th Degree Black Belt

Two-time IBJJF World Champion with more than 25 years teaching martial arts. Licensed physiotherapist specialized in sports rehabilitation.

Edgar Estevez

Edgar Estevez

Professor · Black Belt

Multiple-time IBJJF Open champion. Teaches Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and Wrestling, with over eight years on the mats.

Maria Martins

Maria Martins

Coach · Blue Belt

Training since the age of six. Works with the kids programs, helping young students build confidence on and off the mat.

Life at the academy

On the mats

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Andrezza Façanha BJJ
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Questions

Before your first class

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Most of our students started as complete beginners. Instructors teach from the basics and progress at your pace.

What should I wear to the free class?

Comfortable athletic clothes are enough for your first visit. You do not need to buy a gi (kimono) before trying a class.

Is the academy a good fit for young children?

Yes. Classes start at age three, with instructors dedicated to each age group. The academy is family-owned and many of our students train together with their parents.

How does the free trial work?

Request it on the free trial page or send us a WhatsApp message. We confirm a day and time, you come in, train and meet the team. No cost, no obligation.

Where is the academy?

5659 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076, with free parking on site.

Visit us

Your first class
is on us

Come in, train for a day and see if the academy is the right fit for you or your kids.

Google reviews

What our families say

Real reviews from parents and students on Google.

4.9

★★★★★

Based on 40 Google reviews

★★★★★

“More than just a place to train. It’s a place where you become a better person. The professors truly teach through the values of Heart, Discipline, Respect, Honor and Excellence.”

MLMichael Larroy

Michael Larroy5-star Google review
★★★★★

“Edgar and Andrezza are amazing and caring instructors who explain techniques clearly and are very detailed. The academy is always clean, training is fun and safe, and the community really feels like a family.”

ETEvalyn Tonos

Evalyn Tonos5-star Google review
★★★★★

“My son and I have been training at the academy since they opened and it has been amazing! Professors Andrezza and Edgar are extremely knowledgeable and really treat everyone as family. The school is very clean and welcoming.”

AGAlejandro Garcia

Alejandro Garcia5-star Google review