I've been training martial arts for 20 years now and been a professional mixed martial artist for over 10 years. I've trained and competed all over the world and Sergio Penha is the best guy I have ever been on the mat with. He is a true legend and pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) who has been training for 40 years now.
Sergio trains everyone from students with no martial arts experience to professional athletes at the highest level of their sport. The best thing about Sergio Penha BJJ is the family atmosphere. There are no ego's at his gym and everyone helps everyone to be the best they can be. Sergio teaches a unique blend of BJJ that can be used for everyday self defense, brazilian jiu jitsu competitions or even professional mixed martial arts style competition.
I've seen examples first hand of Sergio helping to change peoples lives. I've seen it in many forms. Some people gain confidence they never had before in everyday life, others get in the best shape of their lives and others achieve their dreams of competing as a professional athlete. Sergios school is based on 3 principles: Loyalty, Family, Respect.
Like I said earlier, I have trained in every style of martial art in my journey and there is no doubt that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the single best art you and your family can do for self defense purposes in todays world. It is a very effective approach using technique, leverage and intelligence to defeat larger stronger opponents. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu also uses the gi which is a martial arts uniform that mimics clothes a person would wear in everyday life. You wear a top with a collar, you have pants and you have a belt. All of these translate to self defense in real life as your attacker would 99.9% of the time be wearing clothes (at least lets hope). Do yourself a favor and check it out now for a free week. Sergios gym offers adult classes, kids classes and now a new womens self defense class. Chances are I will see you guys there!
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