Elite Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & No-gi Jiu Jitsu Classes

Ages 16+

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Tuesday : 6:30pm     Thursday : 12pm

No-gi Jiu Jitsu – Tuesday : 12pm     Thursday : 6:30pm

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling-based martial art centered on the strategy of bringing an opponent to the ground to utilize techniques such as joint-locks and chokeholds. This approach allows a smaller practitioner to negate the reach and strength advantages of a larger opponent through superior technique.

Our program offers a comprehensive look at both traditional Gi and No-Gi (submission grappling) styles. Whether we are using throws and takedowns or “pulling guard” to initiate ground fighting, the ultimate goal is to achieve a dominant position and secure a submission—the “checkmate” of combat sports.

Our classes are led by Coach Kevin Le, a Black Belt under Master Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti and Professor Leonardo Nogueira. Each one-hour session includes:

– Warm-up drills
– Technical instruction
– Sparring (rolling)

We maintain small class sizes to ensure each student receives significant individual attention. Our curriculum places equal emphasis on sport Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense, making it an excellent supplement to MMA and stand-up skills.

 

I can not say enough about Elite Academy of Martial Arts! From Sifu the instructor, to the other students I have met there, I have been continually impressed, encouraged and engaged by the instruction and atmosphere. I am blind and have wanted to take some form of Martial Arts training for a very long time, but was unsure about which one, or where, or even If it was practical for me. From the very beginning Sifu was patient and careful in his descriptions and suggestions for me, and this continued into the actual classes themselves. I couldn’t have envisioned (in my mind’s eye) or hoped to have such an incredible experience or instructor. Sifu seemed to become very comfortable with training a blind student very quickly and constantly impressed me with his knowledge and ability to adapt his teaching style. He was always ready to explain and demonstrate techniques in various ways until I understood and was able to perform them myself. All of this is to say that Sifu is the ideal instructor: open, inviting, honest and patient. In addition, the other students I have met are always helpful, supportive and a great source of expertise and information themselves. I was a little concerned that I might slow the pace of class down a bit, being not only a beginner, but also blind and asking numerous questions. But the other students were incredibly gracious and supportive and quickly made me feel comfortable and welcome. I regret that I only attended for about 6 months and then work became so busy that I had to take a break, but I plan to return and would strongly encourage others to try this place out!
Jildardo R.

I have been doing Martial Arts for a long time and I have to say I really respect and appreciate what Sifu Kevin is doing with his school. He teaches many different styles and shows excellent proficiency with each of them. He takes his time with his students and always is up for helping them improve. He will start with correcting major things at first and as you advance, he will begin to nit pick at minor details, which proves to me that he genuinely cares about his students well being and progression. One of the most important things I and many other look at with any martial art, is practicality. Sifu Kevin makes a point that his students spar no matter which style they choose to learn. He will start you low and slow, then as you progress the sparring does intensify with you. This will build you to be a much better fighter in the long run. Last thing to discuss is costs and you get what you pay for in this school. Other schools will charge you their monthly rate for x amount of classes and for only one style. At EAMA you can attend as many classes as you want and as many styles as you want for the same monthly rate. You cannot beat that! Overall, awesome school and Sifu Kevin is a good guy with a world of experience that he wants to share.
David L.