OUR HISTORY
FAQ -
DO I NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?
NO! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AND OUR CLASSES ARE ADAPTED TO EVERY LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE OF OUR CLIENTS. IT IS FOR EVERYONE.
DO YOU TEACH LARGE GROUPS, SMALL GROUPS OR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES?
ALL OF THE ABOVE. FROM 1 INDIVIDUAL, 1 FAMILY OR SMALL GROUP TO VERY LARGE GROUPS.
HOW CAN I KNOW THE PRICING OR SCHEDULE?
CONTACT US THROUGH EMAIL, DIRECT MESSAGE OR OUR LINK IN BIO AND WE WILL UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT YOUR NEEDS AND SEND YOU A PERSONALIZED QUOTE. WE DO OUR BEST IN TERMS OF PRICING & SCHEDULE TO HELP EVERY CLIENT IN NEED.
FROM CIVILIANS PROTECTING THEIR FAMILIES, TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON DUTY.
WE TRAIN YOU FOR THE REALITY OF THE STREETS.
WE TRAIN FOR REAL ENVIRONMENTS, REAL PRESSURE, REAL PEOPLE.
BJJ ACADEMY SEMINARS
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SPORT AND STREET.
SEMINARS FOR BJJ SCHOOLS WANTING TO FOCUS ON THEIR SELF-DEFENSE ROOTS.
MOST PEOPLE DON’T TRAIN.
WE TRAIN FOR REALITY.
BJJ DEFENSE
CIVILIAN SELF-DEFENSE.
PRACTICAL SELF-PROTECTION FOR ADULTS, COUPLES, KIDS, BABY SITTERS, PARENTS, HOME DEFENSE, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
AND ESCAPING ATTACKERS.
MEET MASTER SERGIO IGNACIO,
FOUNDER OF BJJ DEFENSE.
MASTER SERGIO IGNACIO IS A 7TH-DEGREE CORAL BELT.
AN ELITE RANK REQUIRING OVER 31 YEARS AS AN ACTIVE BLACK BELT. LEARNED JIU-JITSU DIRECTLY FROM THE PIONEERS OF THE ART WITH GRACIE FAMILY. FOR HIM, JIU-JITSU WAS BEYOND WINNING MEDALS; JIU-JITSU WAS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR SURVIVAL AND PROTECTION.
SERGIO ISN’T JUST ONE OF THE MOST SKILLED JIU-JITSU MASTERS
HE IS A VETERAN POLICE COMMISSIONER. AS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF CORE (RIO DE JANEIRO’S ELITE TACTICAL POLICE UNIT), MASTER SERGIO SURVIVED DECADES OF URBAN COMBAT AND HIGH-STRESS OPERATIONS IN SOME OF THE MOST DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH.
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REAL THREATS REQUIRE REAL RESPONSES.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL PAGE OF BJJ DEFENSE
OUR MISSION:
TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WITH
HIGH-STRESS DECISION-MAKING SKILLS,
DE-ESCALATION TACTICS, AND REALITY-BASED JIU-JITSU FOR EVERYDAY SURVIVAL.
DE-ESCALATION FIRST, ACTION WHEN NEEDED.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSFROM CIVILIANS PROTECTING THEIR FAMILIES, TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON DUTY.
STAFF AND EDUCATOR TRAINING FOCUSED ON AWARENESS, BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT, DE-ESCALATION, STUDENT PROTECTION, AND
DECISION-MAKING IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
A LEGACY OF PROTECTION & FAMILY VALUES.
MASTER SERGIO’S LIFE AND WORK ARE BUILT ON A BEDROCK OF FAMILY
VALUES. FOR HIM, TACTICAL TRAINING ISN’T JUST ABOUT COMBAT—IT’S ABOUT THE SACRED DUTY TO APPRECIATE AND PROTECT OUR LOVED ONES. THIS MISSION IS A FAMILY LEGACY: HIS SON, DANIEL IGNACIO, HAS FOLLOWED IN HIS STEPS IN JIU-JITSU AND IN LIFE CORE VALUES.
CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONS
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND TEAM READINESS — CONFIDENCE, DE-ESCALATION, PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES, AND COORDINATED RESPONSE FOR COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS.
RAISED IN A CRADLE OF CORE BJJ VALUES AND MORALS, DANIEL IGNACIO, BEYOND BEING AN ELITE COMPETITOR WITH NUMEROUS TITLES, IS A MASTERFUL INSTRUCTOR, RENOWNED FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL PATIENCE AND DETAILED ATTENTION. TODAY, HE IS A HEAD INSTRUCTOR AT ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIER ACADEMIES, RENZO GRACIE UPPER WEST SIDE IN NEW YORK CITY, PROVING THAT THE FOUNDATION OF SELF-DEFENSE TRANSLATES TO
EXCELLENCE IN EVERY ARENA.
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“SERGIO IGNACIO IS TODAY ONE OF THE TEN GREATEST EXPERTS IN SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES ON THE PLANET... I BECAME THE CHAMPION I AM THANKS TO THE FACT THAT I TRAINED DAILY WITH HIM.” — MASTER RENZO GRACIE
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LAW ENFORCEMENT & PRIVATE SECURITY
CLOSE-CONTACT CONTROL, POSITIONAL SAFETY, DISENGAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION UNDER PRESSURE,
SCENARIO TRAINING, CONTROL TACTICS, AND WEAPON RETENTION UNDER HIGH STRESS.
SERGIO HAS 43 YEARS OF ACTIVE DAILY PRACTICE OF JIU-JITSU.
THERE ARE VERY FEW ACTIVE CORAL BELTS WORLDWIDE TODAY.
IT REPRESENTS A RARE LEVEL OF MASTERY.
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FOR DECADES, HE FOUNDED AND LED SECURITEC, A PREMIER SECURITY FIRM IN BRAZIL. HIS TACTICAL EXPERTISE HAS BEEN TRUSTED WORLDWIDE—TEACHING SWAT TEAMS, STUDYING COUNTER-TERRORISM IN ISRAEL, AND COORDINATING
LARGE-SCALE SECURITY OPERATIONS FOR GLOBAL MEGA-EVENTS, INCLUDING 5 OLYMPIC GAMES.
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WE ARE A TACTICAL AND SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING U.S.-BASED COMPANY, BORN IN BRAZIL, PROVIDING SERVICES FOR 40 YEARS WORLDWIDE.
WE SPECIALIZE IN TRANSLATING PROVEN JIU-JITSU PRINCIPLES + SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS INTO REAL-WORLD SURVIVAL SYSTEMS FOR THE REALITIES
OF UNPREDICTABLE, HIGH-STRESS ENVIRONMENTS.
MASTER SERGIO FOUNDED BJJ DEFENSE IN THE USA TO
CONDENSE HIS DECADES OF STREET SURVIVAL AND MASTER-
LEVEL JIU-JITSU INTO A PRACTICAL SYSTEM FOR EVERYONE —
FROM CIVILIANS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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WE WILL FIND A PROGRAM THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS.
LET US GIVE YOU MORE PHYSICAL & MENTAL
CONFIDENCE TO FACE THE REAL WORLD.
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Self-Defense with BJJ DEFENSE - Our Mission and Vision
At BJJ Defense, we believe that self-confidence and personal safety are rights for everyone. Founded by Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, our mission is to provide an accessible and motivating learning environment where every student can develop self-defense skills, improve discipline, and achieve a new level of self-confidence.
Our team consists of experienced and passionate instructors, ready to guide you on your journey with effective and practical techniques that go beyond the mat. Here, we cultivate a community that celebrates every achievement and evolution, because we know that true self-defense starts from the inside out. Join us and discover the strength within you!
Meet Our Mission, Vision, and Team
Our Mission
Strengthen our students' self-confidence and self-defense skills through BJJ DEFENSE. We aim to empower each individual with the techniques needed to protect themselves and face everyday challenges.
Our Vision
Be recognized as the leading reference in BJJ training focused on self-defense. We want to create a community where every practitioner feels safe, strong, and part of a group dedicated to personal growth.
Our Team
We have experienced and passionate instructors committed to delivering high-quality BJJ classes. Our team is made up of professionals who understand self-defense needs and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.