Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lakewood Ranch

Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lakewood Ranch is led by Professor Ricardo Almeida, a 6th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie with over 27 years of teaching experience. Almeida’s background includes competing at the highest levels of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with accomplishments such as multiple No-Gi Pans championships, a No-Gi World title, and ADCC medals. His approach to instruction emphasizes real-world application, technical precision, and personal growth, reflecting his history training UFC fighters, law enforcement, and students of all ages and skill levels. The academy offers structured classes for children starting as young as four years old, juniors, and adults, with a curriculum designed to build fundamentals before progressing to intermediate and advanced techniques. Classes include gi and no-gi training, with additional focus on self-defense and fitness. The school also supports students with learning differences, providing a consistent and supportive environment tailored to help develop focus and coordination. Women’s classes and family training sessions are part of the schedule, along with open mat times and private lessons. Located in a wheelchair-accessible facility at 9122 Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, the academy provides multiple training times throughout the week, including mornings, lunch hours, evenings, and weekends. The emphasis on safety, respect, and individual progress shapes the teaching philosophy here, with a community that spans a broad age range and diverse backgrounds, united by the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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