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About Us
Ivy League Jiu Jitsu Academy is the premier martial arts school in Princeton and Homestead, Florida. We aim to provide high quality training in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to people of all ages and backgrounds.
More about what we teach: Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are martial arts which focus primarily on using grappling techniques and redirection of momentum to defend against a stronger opponent. They share a common ancestor (Japanese Jiu-Jitsu) which was developed in feudal Japan for use on the battlefield, but have diverged significantly over the past century to fit more modern applications. Judo has become an Olympic sport and maintains a strong emphasis on standing techniques such as throws and slams, while Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was modified by the Gracie family and adapted to specialize in both offensive and defensive techniques on the ground. When used in tandem, these arts compliment each other to form a very formidable system in the context of both sport and self defense.
We incorporate techniques and concepts from both arts into each class in order to ensure well rounded skill development. Classes are divided by age group and experience level so that teaching can be carefully tailored to the needs of each group.
OUR CLASSES
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu/Judo (Ages 8-12)
This class teaches kids the basics of grappling while instilling confidence, compassion, honesty, and perserverence in a fun and safe environment. It’s also a great way to burn off some extra energy!
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Teens Jiu-Jitsu/Judo (Ages 13-18)
This class will provide discipline, work ethic, and a sense of community to young adults who are interested in challenging themselves.
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Adults Jiu-Jitsu/Judo (Ages 18+)
This class is the perfect way to get some exercise and relieve stress after work. Participants can choose their level of intensity, and lessons adhere to a detailed curriculum to maximize learning.
Our Schedule
Our Mission:
We strive to consistently provide THE BEST Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo instruction in southern Miami-Dade County
The truth is that there are many instructors in South Florida who are good at fighting, but there are several factors which we believe set us apart:
An A+ Culture: We aim to maintain a respectful and welcoming learning environment geared towards producing results.
Focus on safety: All employees vetted with criminal background checks
Brand new facility, cleaned twice daily. ALWAYS kept clean and hygeinic.
Classes for students of all ages, skill levels, and athletic ability
FREE private introductory lesson AND two free classes.
No hidden secrets: Unfortunately, the culture at some martial arts schools encourages instructors to hoard information in order to inflate their own ego and make students feel dependent on their knowledge. We feel that these practices contribute to a poor culture and violate the trust you place in the service we provide. For this reason, we provide every student with comlimentary access to a detailed open source curriculum to accelerate your learning.
Tenured instruction: Coaching staff with combined experience of over 30 years in grappling and striking martial arts.
Focus on injury prevention: All practical martial arts can be rough, and it’s hard to be consistent if you’re constantly getting injured. This is why we offer a comprehensive beginner’s program which focuses on safe and efficient training practices and mitigating the chance of injury.