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Claim this gymSoca Brazilian BJJ in Wantagh, NY, is the headquarters of a team led by Master Alexandre “Soca” Freitas, one of the most accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors and instructors of his generation. Soca holds a direct lineage under Jean Jacques Machado and Carlos Gracie Jr., and his competitive record includes ten IBJJF World Master titles, six Pan-American championships, and an ADCC world title. His wife, Samantha Freitas, is also a ten-time IBJJF World Master Champion. Together, they have shaped the academy’s culture around technical excellence, humility, and authentic instruction. Classes at Soca BJJ follow a structured curriculum built on decades of competition and coaching experience. Adult students progress through dedicated beginner and advanced belt programs, with both gi and no-gi submission grappling formats offered. The academy’s approach to teaching is grounded in the principles passed down from the Gracie and Machado lineages, emphasizing leverage, timing, and problem-solving. There are also women’s BJJ classes and a full slate of kids’ programs, including both gi and no-gi options, reflecting Soca’s commitment to developing young practitioners and making Jiu-Jitsu accessible across age groups. The Wantagh facility hosts regular open mat sessions for adults and welcomes visitors. With over forty years in martial arts and more than 130 black belts promoted under his guidance, Master Soca continues to teach and set the standard for the academy. Soca BJJ remains focused on delivering genuine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—never watered down or commercialized—rooted in the art’s traditions and refined through years of experience at the highest levels.
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