HADUKO

HADUKO in Haddonfield operates under the guidance of Phil and Ricardo Migliarese, black belts who have spent decades immersed in the Relson Gracie lineage. The academy traces its roots to Balance Studios, a school the brothers opened in 2004 after years of training directly with the Gracie family, including time spent living and learning alongside Relson Gracie in Hawaii and at the Gracie Academy in California. Their experience spans challenge matches from the early days of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’s rise and championship competition in Brazil, which informs the technical depth and practical approach they bring to their teaching. Students at HADUKO begin with fundamentals in classes structured by experience level, progressing through more advanced techniques in both gi and no-gi formats. The academy welcomes adults of all skill sets and also offers youth programs starting at age three, ensuring a focus on age-appropriate instruction. Open mat sessions provide additional training time for students to drill and spar beyond regular classes. The school’s curriculum reflects the traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu system with an emphasis on effective self-defense and technical precision, supported by complementary training in Muay Thai and MMA at the broader Balance Studios network. The Migliarese brothers maintain a hands-on role in coaching and curriculum development, blending their extensive competition experience with a practical teaching style aimed at steady progression. Their long-standing connection to the Gracie family and deep roots in the martial arts community shape the culture at HADUKO, where the focus is on developing skill, confidence, and understanding of the art over time. The academy operates from a clean, straightforward facility in Haddonfield, welcoming drop-ins for open mat and offering a chance to train under instructors who have lived the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States.

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