Bay Area Capoeira Jiu Jitsu

Bay Area Capoeira Jiu Jitsu in Belmont is guided by Mestre Itaborá, whose roots run deep in both the traditions of Rio de Janeiro and the competitive world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mestre Itaborá began his martial arts journey in Brazil in the 1970s, first learning Afro-Brazilian folklore and Capoeira, then going on to study under Mestre Camisa of Capoeira Senzala. His path led him to the United States, where he performed and taught at major universities and institutions across the country. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mestre Itaborá holds five black belt certifications from Alliance Jiu-Jitsu and brings decades of experience, including a competition record of roughly 400 matches and titles at the World and Pan Am championships. Classes at Bay Area Capoeira Jiu Jitsu are shaped by Mestre Itaborá’s wide-ranging expertise, blending technical BJJ training with a science-based approach to fitness and movement. Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are taught in the gi and are open to all levels, with instruction led by Jorge Mora. The academy’s programs are designed to be adaptable to each student’s body and goals, drawing on Mestre Itaborá’s background in sports nutrition, personal training, and mobility science. The schedule is flexible enough to welcome drop-in visitors, and the school is wheelchair accessible. The academy’s philosophy centers on using Capoeira and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as vehicles for lifelong growth, discipline, and respect. Students become part of a team that values physical health and technical skill alongside personal development and connection. With a long history of teaching both locally and internationally, Bay Area Capoeira Jiu Jitsu offers a setting where tradition, competition experience, and a commitment to each individual’s progress all come together on the mat.

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