Pineda-Lx Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Home Gym)

Pineda-Lx Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Home Gym) operates under the guidance of Alex Pineda, a 4th degree blue belt who began training in 2004 while at Texas Tech University. He combines his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with experience in wrestling and Shito Ryu Karate, holding a brown belt in the latter. The school follows the traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu system as taught by Professor Leonardo Xavier, a Rickson Gracie sixth degree black belt with over three decades of experience and direct certification from the original Gracie Humaitá Academy in Rio de Janeiro. The academy emphasizes maintaining the core principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on self-defense and the art’s traditional techniques. Classes are structured to serve both children and adults, with gi training offered in all sessions. The kids’ classes run twice weekly in the early evening, followed by adult classes, allowing for a clear progression and focused instruction. Open mat sessions are available on Sundays, providing additional time for practice and drilling. Located in Del Rio, Texas, the gym is accessible and offers drop-in options for visitors. The instruction prioritizes preserving the lineage and methodology passed down from Rickson Gracie through Professor Xavier to the local instructor. This connection shapes the school’s approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing discipline, technique, and the self-defense roots of the art.

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