Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is guided by John Manis Jr, an IBJJF-certified second-degree black belt with a background in wrestling, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do, alongside Bruno Ferreira, a fifth-degree black belt with teaching experience in Brazil, London, and Abu Dhabi. Both bring decades of martial arts practice and instruction, shaping a school that emphasizes building mental toughness, physical strength, and resilience through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The academy offers a full schedule that includes gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for adults and children, with age-specific groups for kids starting as young as five. Wrestling classes for youth complement the BJJ curriculum, reflecting the school’s focus on practical grappling skills and physical development. Adults can train at all levels, from fundamentals to randori sessions, while no-gi classes provide additional formats for those interested in submission grappling without the gi. Training at Ponte Vedra BJJ centers on discipline, problem-solving, and physical endurance, aiming to develop confidence and leadership qualities in students. The facility is wheelchair accessible and welcomes drop-ins, supporting a range of practitioners who want to improve their technique and mental focus. The school’s approach balances traditional gi training with no-gi and wrestling elements, fitting the needs of a diverse student body across Ponte Vedra Beach and nearby areas.

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