Teo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Teo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Fort Lee, NJ, is led by Professor Alan Teo, a third-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie. Alan has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 24 years and began his martial arts journey at age 18. His background includes not only extensive training with the Gracie family—Renzo, Rolles, Igor, Gregor, and Roger Gracie—but also work alongside respected coaches like John Danaher, Matt Serra, and Travis Stevens. Alan’s teaching is grounded in the classic Renzo Gracie approach and shaped by his deep experience in both national and international competition, including appearances at Grapplers Quest, NAGA, and the ADCC Trials. Classes at Teo BJJ run six days a week, with instruction available for both adults and children. The academy’s programs cover traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, and strength and conditioning, with a structured pathway for beginners to advanced students. The kids’ classes introduce young students to BJJ in a safe, age-appropriate setting, and the schedule includes options for working families. The facility welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels, and the team of instructors brings expertise across multiple disciplines. Alan Teo’s teaching philosophy centers on sharing the same joy and practical skills he learned from Renzo Gracie and the NYC academy. Over the years, he has also served as a martial arts coach for the New York Giants and New York Jets, and his instruction has been featured in Martin Rooney’s Training for Warriors books and Gracie Magazine. The school offers a practical, lineage-based approach to martial arts, with a strong emphasis on both tradition and real-world application.

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