Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is a type of martial art geared towards self-defense. Its translation is the gentle art. It focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Jiu-Jitsu seeks to establish the position of the body in relationship to the opponent’s, instead of just knocking them out. This martial art was created by Helio Gracie, who focused on nourishing the mind and body simultaneously, making Jiu-Jitsu a lifestyle. Luiz Claudio puts an emphasis on children to teach them self-defense and not be victims of bullying.

KICKBOXING

Kickboxing is a mixed martial art that blends boxing and karate. The strikes only happen with your hands and feet.

WRESTLING

Dark Horse wrestling gives an opportunity for young wrestlers to train during the off season.

Capoeira Brasil

Capoeira Brasil is an organization founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1989 by three Capoeira mestres (masters): Boneco, Paulinho Sabiá and Paulão Ceara. Over the past three decades, the founders set out across the globe with the mission of sharing their knowledge of Capoeira with people of all ages, ethnicities, religions and beliefs. Today Capoeira is an international art form with a diverse community of practitioners that celebrate its contagious energy and powerful traditions. Capoeira is dance, it is fight, it is culture and creativity.  It is an art of transformation, born from the struggle for liberation, empowerment and self-determination. Capoeira Brasil instructors are in more than 40 countries teaching, performing and enriching communities all over the world.

PRIVATE LESSONS

By appointment only with Luiz Claudio