Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in New Bedford operates under the guidance of Darren Boucher, a black belt awarded by three-time IBJJF World Champion Marcio Silva. Boucher brings nearly ten years of experience competing at major tournaments like IBJJF Worlds and Pan Championships, with podium finishes such as first place at the IBJJF Orlando Open as a brown belt. His lineage includes training under notable figures like Roberto Cyborg Abreu and Yuri Villefort. Outside the mats, Boucher’s background as a firefighter and professional dog trainer informs his disciplined and safety-conscious coaching style. The academy offers a curriculum that covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling, supporting students interested in self-defense, competition, and MMA. Classes are available for men, women, and children starting at age five, with separate groups for kids ages 5-8, 9 and up, and teens. Both gi and no-gi formats are taught, with fundamental classes led by coaches like Blake focusing on technical precision and practical application. Open mat sessions provide additional training time for adults in both gi and no-gi. Training takes place in a modern facility equipped with parking and wheelchair accessibility, reflecting the gym’s attention to accommodating a range of students. As part of the Fight Sports family, Xcel connects to a larger network anchored by Fight Sports Miami, the headquarters of Roberto Cyborg Abreu. The gym maintains a competitive edge by fielding athletes and coaches active in the country’s top submission grappling tournaments.

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