Elite Force BJJ

What makes Elite Force Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu different?

There is a divide in the Jiu-Jitsu community due to the fact that many Jiu-Jitsu schools no longer teach Jiu-Jitsu for self defense in favor of sport competition training.

At Elite Force BJJ we believe that a well rounded Jiu-Jitsu practitioner will benefit from both forms of training. A good sport technique, for example, still utilizes leverage and timing and is effective against larger opponents. Practicing the technique against opponents of various sizes and skill levels will deepen your general understanding of these fundamental characteristics of the art, even though it does not qualify for inclusion in your street arsenal.

The same way playing chess can sharpen your mind for Jiu-Jitsu, anything that improves your timing, use of leverage, and reflexes will enhance your execution of nearly all techniques. But, always remember that you must never become too reliant on any sport technique, and the key to your street survival is to develop an internal “Street Switch” that can be flipped on anytime strikes are added to the equation. ​

We have one of the most respected teachers in the world. Professor Alexandre "Pulga" Pimentel

Full Name: Alexandre Concieiro de Albuquerque Maranhão Pimentel.
Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Francisco Albuquerque > Alexandre Pimentel.
Nickname: “Pulga” means “Flea” in Portuguese, the nickname was given because Alexandre was very small when he was a child, and his friends started calling him Pulga.

Safety First- Our fundamentals program is safe, fun and taught in a friendly atmosphere; there are no egos on the mat. Elite Force BJJ is not a fight gym. It is a school established to teach authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to men, women and children of all ages and athletic abilities.