MMA Academy - Pereira BJJ Reading. Team Jucao

At MMA Academy - Pereira BJJ Reading. Team Jucao, students train directly under Professor Robson Pereira, a Brazilian 5th Degree Black Belt who began his martial arts journey over 28 years ago in São Paulo. Professor Pereira leads the academy’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program with a focus on practical skill development, discipline, and personal growth, drawing from deep experience and a respected lineage. The coaching team includes black belts Kenny Milton and Yessi Ventura—both accomplished competitors—as well as brown and blue belt instructors who bring wrestling and no-gi expertise to the mats. Classes at Pereira BJJ cover a wide range of martial arts: students can progress through structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and advanced techniques, with both gi and no-gi instruction available. The academy also offers Muay Thai, boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts, making it possible for students to develop striking and grappling skills in parallel. Young practitioners are welcomed, with programs tailored for kids and teens that emphasize self-defense, confidence, and respect. The schedule is designed to support beginners through advanced competitors, with assessment classes available to help new students find the right starting point. Located on Moss Street in Reading, the facility is clean, bright, and fully equipped with mats, cages, and training gear. The academy is wheelchair accessible and encourages participation from all backgrounds. Headed by a team dedicated to teaching martial arts as a path to fitness and personal development, Pereira BJJ has become a longstanding training home for families, law enforcement, military personnel, and competitors in Berks County.

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