Carlson Gracie Oklahoma

Sandro Sampaio Brazilian BJJ Academy in Oklahoma City is led by Professor Sandro Sampaio, a fifth-degree black belt under Master Carlson Gracie Jr. Sandro grew up training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the age of five in Rio de Janeiro with the Carlson Gracie Team in Copacabana. He earned his black belt from Paulo Filho in 2005 and brings extensive experience in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling tournaments. His background shapes the academy’s focus on practical self-defense, grappling fundamentals, and conditioning. Classes at the academy follow a structured approach with a strong emphasis on gi training, reflecting the Carlson Gracie lineage. Adults train in both gi and no-gi formats, with regular sessions that include no-gi wrestling techniques. The kids’ program is divided into age groups starting as young as four years old, with “Mini Bulldog” and “Junior Bulldog” classes that progress through fundamentals to intermediate skills. There are also striking classes available for students aged ten and up, integrating stand-up martial arts into the broader curriculum. Open mat sessions are offered several times during the week, providing members with additional rolling and drilling opportunities. Private lessons are available by appointment, allowing for focused one-on-one instruction. The academy’s schedule supports a consistent training routine for students in Oklahoma City who want to build technique and conditioning under a coach with deep roots in the Carlson Gracie tradition.

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