Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu
Notable Athletes
Instructors
Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro
Black Belt · Honu Sumo Club
Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is the head instructor at Honu Sumo Club, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in San Diego, CA, USA. Ribeiro is also the registered instructor for Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu San Diego (San Diego, CA, USA), Six Blades Bushido (Dallas, TX, USA), Xande Jiu Jitsu (Los Angeles, CA, USA). 1,176 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list these academies as their team, 219 of them black belts, and between them they hold 1,303 championship titles (45 IBJJF World, 43 Pan, 29 European, 41 Brasileiro, 1145 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro
Black Belt · Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu International
Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is the head instructor at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Brasil, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Brasilia, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alexandre Couceiro Ribeiro is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Anselmo Ricardo Da Silva
Black Belt · Six Blades Natal
Anselmo Ricardo Da Silva is the head instructor at Six Blades Natal, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Natal, Brazil. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Anselmo Ricardo Da Silva is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Brent Bacon
Six blades Maumee
Brent Bacon is listed as a contact for Six blades Maumee.
Bruce Tellez
Six Blades JiuJitsu / JIU-JITSU CLUB SG
Bruce Tellez is listed as a contact for Six Blades JiuJitsu / JIU-JITSU CLUB SG.
Chris Martinez Head
Black Belt · Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown
Professor Chris Martinez is the Head Instructor and Founder of Midtown MMA Houston, which he founded in 2010 as a Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Six Blades BJJ, he trains students at every level, from first-timers to competitors, with attention to detail and commitment to excellence. The academy trains under the lineage of 5x World Heavyweight Champion Xande Ribeiro.
Diego Pereira
Black Belt · Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Keller
Jiu-jitsu instructor at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Keller.
Eduardo Rocha
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
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Eduardo Rocha is the professor / head instructor at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu in Oakland, CA. Profile extracted and verified from academy directory records.
Emil H. Takeuchi
Black Belt · Six Blades Jiu Jitsu NOVA
Emil H. Takeuchi is the head instructor at Six Blades Jiu Jitsu NOVA, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Springfield, VA, USA. The academy is owned and operated by law enforcement professionals and led by head instructor Emil Takeuchi. 2 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, and between them they hold 1 championship title (1 European). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Emil H. Takeuchi is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Erico Monteiro
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team 925
Erico Monteiro is listed as a contact for Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team 925.
Gabriel Retana
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu New Market
Gabriel Retana is listed as a contact for Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu New Market.
James Curtis Lee
Black Belt · Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu -- Leesburg Georgia
James Curtis Lee is the head instructor at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu -- Leesburg Georgia, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Leesburg, GA, USA. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where James Curtis Lee is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Member Gyms (36)
US gyms are listed first.
JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad is a verified listing in Carlsbad, CA, USA, with Gi and No-Gi as its supplied training focus. Gi broadly denotes a grappling context associated with a gi, while No-Gi identifies the related context without that garment, making the two labels a clear dual-category distinction. For a beginner, the pairing can introduce the idea that grappling is represented through different attire contexts; for a competitor, it shows that the listing is categorized under both Gi and No-Gi. The full JCS Fitness Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Carlsbad name, Carlsbad, California location, and verified status define this USA entry using only its supplied facts, without adding affiliation, amenity, achievement, or price-range details.
Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ)
Sarasota, FL
Gi and No-Gi are the defining focus of Sarasota BJJ / Six Blades Jiu Jitsu (BJJ-SRQ), a verified listing in Sarasota, Florida, USA. Gi denotes Brazilian jiu-jitsu practiced with the traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies the same grappling-centered discipline without that garment-based format. Together, those labels present two closely related ways to engage with positional control, movement, and submission-oriented martial arts concepts. The Sarasota location gives the record a clear Florida setting, and its verified status is part of the supplied profile. For a beginner, the paired focus offers a broad view of how uniform context can change the feel of grappling; for a competitor, it identifies both Gi and No-Gi as the listed competitive contexts. The record is specifically centered on these two jiu-jitsu categories.
Six Blades
Colorado Springs, CO
Six Blades in Colorado Springs, CO offers training in Martial Arts including Gi and No-Gi.
Six Blades Bushido
Dallas, TX
Six Blades Bushido in Dallas, TX offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
Littleton, CO
Gi and No-Gi are both explicitly listed for Six Blades Jiu Jitsu in Littleton, Colorado, USA. Gi identifies the uniform-based grappling category, while No-Gi identifies the corresponding category without the Gi label, giving the record a balanced two-category jiu-jitsu focus. For a beginner, those labels provide a broad distinction between two commonly named approaches within grappling-oriented martial arts. Competitors can also see that the supplied focus includes both Gi and No-Gi rather than a single category. Six Blades Jiu Jitsu is a verified listing and carries the supplied $$ price-range symbol, its stated relative price category. Its Littleton, CO location, verified status, and paired Gi-and-No-Gi focus are the specific facts that define this martial-arts record.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
Oakland, CA
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu, also operating as the Eduardo Rocha Academy, is located at 1333 Grand Avenue in Piedmont, CA. The academy operates under the leadership of Professor Eduardo Rocha, who was awarded his black belt by Royler Gracie and holds a 5th degree black belt as an affiliate of the Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Association. The academy provides structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for adult students across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Instruction emphasizes fundamental positioning, guard sweeps, control mechanics, joint submissions, and defensive escapes. Students develop technical timing through detailed demonstrations, partner drills, and situational mat sparring. Youth classes deliver age-appropriate grappling instruction designed to improve athletic coordination, confidence, and self-defense habits. Training sessions introduce young practitioners to safe falling mechanics, balance, and basic positional controls. Group classes and introductory consultations are held at the Grand Avenue facility.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney
McKinney, TX
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu McKinney operates at Times Square at Craig Ranch, located at 7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, Suite 550, McKinney, TX 75070. The academy delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for youth and adults in McKinney. The instructional roster features Sensei Papalegua, also known as Professor Papalegua, who trained under Saulo Ribeiro at the University of Jiu Jitsu. The teaching team also includes Professor Carmen, who is a Brazilian National Champion. Youth martial arts programs include KINDER SAMURAI for Ages 4-7 Years alongside LITTLE SAMURAI for Ages 8-13 Years. Adult training paths feature ADULT - All Levels, ADULT ADVANCED, and ADULT NOGI - All Levels. Membership offerings feature a 10% discount for military and first responders alongside family discounts.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu NOVA
Springfield, VA
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu NOVA is a martial arts academy located on the second floor of 6315 Backlick Rd Suite 200 in Springfield, Virginia. Operating under the Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu banner, the school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for youth and adult students throughout Northern Virginia communities including Burke, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Woodbridge. The academy is owned and operated by law enforcement professionals and led by head instructor Emil Takeuchi. The curriculum represents the lineage established by IBJJF Hall of Fame brothers Saulo and Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro, holders of thirteen world championship titles. Instructional offerings span adult gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, foundational escapes, positional leverage, and a structured youth jiu-jitsu program designed to build anti-bullying skills, athletic stamina, and personal confidence. Memberships feature flexible options without long-term contracts, alongside specialized programs for first responders and military personnel. Prospective grapplers can submit an online registration form to claim a free introductory class.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Denver
Broomfield, CO
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Denver in Broomfield, CO offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu -- Leesburg Georgia
Leesburg, GA
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu -- Leesburg Georgia operates at 1451 U.S. Highway 19 South, Suite C in Leesburg, Georgia, along the Highway 19 South corridor between Leesburg and Albany. Formerly known as BlackSheep MMA, the Leesburg academy provides self-defense, Jiu-Jitsu, and mixed martial arts training under point of contact Rob Griffin. New students are offered their first few lessons free of charge, and the gym operates without long-term contracts, sign-up forms, mandatory uniform purchases, or hidden fees. Training is open to students of all ages across a six-day weekly schedule that combines structured group instruction with extended open mat grappling. Instructor-led training takes place on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm with a focus on Jiu-Jitsu techniques and on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm with a focus on cardio conditioning. Open Mat sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Six Blades Jiu-jitsu Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Fort Worth provides martial arts training at 6060 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth, TX. 76109. The gym began as Ribeiro Jiu-jitsu North Texas, founded in 2019, which became Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Fort Worth in 2020. Prospective students can reach the academy by telephone at 817-805-9122. Instruction is led by Leonel Marra, who serves as Jiu-jitsu Head Instructor and holds the rank of Black Belt 4th Degree under Xande Ribeiro. Coaching is also provided by Ford Jacobs, who serves in the role of Instructor and holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. Training programs offered at the academy encompass Kids Jiu-jitsu, Adult Jiu-jitsu, Beginners, and Women Jiu-jitsu. Advanced training options include Competition Class alongside digital instruction through Team Marra Online. The school also provides community-focused initiatives including a Law Enforcement Program and a youth Summer Camp.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Keller
Keller, TX
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Keller has produced 1 IBJJF adult black-belt Gi world champion produced, 1 IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi world champion produced, and 4 kids world champions produced. Located in Keller, Texas, USA, the verified listing is focused on both Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. That dual discipline mix distinguishes traditional uniform-based grappling from a no-uniform format, giving the record a broad Jiu-Jitsu identity. For someone beginning to explore the sport, Gi and No-Gi represent two complementary ways to engage with Jiu-Jitsu’s grappling focus. For a competitor, the two labels also identify distinct competitive formats within the discipline. The listed achievements remain the clearest measure of this Keller record’s documented competitive outcomes.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Maui
Pukalani, HI
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Maui in Pukalani, HI, USA offers training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Midtown
Houston, TX
Midtown MMA Houston—operating as an official Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu affiliate under the lineage of five-time World Heavyweight Champion Xande Ribeiro—is located at 4916 Main St, Suite 120, in Houston, TX 77002. Founded in 2010 by Head Instructor Professor Chris Martinez, a Six Blades Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, the academy is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. In addition to Professor Chris Martinez, the coaching roster features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Chris Farias, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Lewis Wood, 2021 World Champion Muay Thai Instructor Chris Martinez Jr, and Judo Black Belt Ali Idan. Each BJJ session progresses through warm-up and conditioning drills, technique breakdown, cooperative partner drilling, and live sparring (rolling). Programs cover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Judo, Kids Martial Arts, and Kids Summer Camp, with a free trial class available.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu New Market
New Market, MD
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu New Market in New Market, MD, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team 925
Martinez, CA
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Team 925, operating as 925 Jiu Jitsu at 4960 Pacheco Blvd, Suite A in Martinez, California, is an affiliate of the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Association, which was founded in 2020 under 6th-degree black belt and seven-time World Champion Alexandre "Xande" Ribeiro. Guided by the six core values of Family, Respect, Loyalty, Discipline, Attitude, and Honor, the academy's team of black belts includes 3rd-degree black belt Erico Monteiro, 1st-degree black belts Ed Juarez and Jose Rivera, and black belts Mike Reed, Kawika Watts, and Rodrigo Souza. Youth classes are grouped by age for children 4 to 5, 6 to 7, 8 to 10, and 11 to 15, while the Adults Program offers level-specific Beginners, Fundamentals, and Advanced classes alongside a free trial for new students.
Six Blades JiuJitsu / JIU-JITSU CLUB SG
South Gate, CA
Hermosillo Jiu-Jitsu operates at 3916 Tweedy Blvd. in South Gate, California. Founded in 2013 as an affiliate of the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu network, the academy maintains an inclusive training environment serving practitioners across the local area. Instruction is led by Professor Mike Hermosillo alongside striking coach Coach Mychal. The coaching staff guides classes across all experience levels, emphasizing individualized technical pointers, structured movement drills, and respectful mat culture. The weekly schedule runs seven days a week with training in Adult Jiu-Jitsu across gi and no-gi formats, striking combining boxing and Muay Thai, judo takedowns, wrestling, and open mat sessions. Youth martial arts offerings include Kids Judo, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, and Kids Muay Thai. Prospective students can register for a 3-day free trial.
Six Blades JiuJitsu NW San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Six Blades JiuJitsu NW San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX, USA. It offers training in both Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Six blades Maumee
Maumee, OH
Six Blades Maumee is a martial arts gym in Maumee, OH, USA that offers training in Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Villanueva Grappling Arts / Six blades Jiu Jitsu La Mesa
San Diego, CA
Verified listing status and a combined Gi and No-Gi focus distinguish Villanueva Grappling Arts / Six blades Jiu Jitsu La Mesa in San Diego, California, USA. Gi and No-Gi are complementary grappling categories, broadly indicating Jiu-Jitsu practice with a traditional uniform and without one. For a beginner, the two labels offer a straightforward way to recognize that the record is categorized across both major Jiu-Jitsu contexts. For a competitor, the same pairing makes the Gi and No-Gi emphasis especially clear without claiming any particular preparation or result. Villanueva Grappling Arts / Six blades Jiu Jitsu La Mesa is consequently defined by its verified listing, its dual grappling focus, and its San Diego, California location, with Jiu Jitsu named directly in the record title.
Deftac Iloilo Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
Iloilo City, Western Visayas
Deftac Iloilo Six Blades Jiu Jitsu in Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines trains in both Gi and No-Gi.
FOCUS ACADEMY / SIX BLADES CHILE
Santiago,
FOCUS ACADEMY / SIX BLADES CHILE is a BJJ gym located in Santiago, Chile.
School Of Martial Arts De Guyane / Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu French Guiana
Cayenne,
School Of Martial Arts De Guyane / Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu in Cayenne offers comprehensive training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Located in French Guiana, this gym caters to practitioners seeking versatile grappling skills across traditional and modern formats. The school doesn't disclose its affiliation, allowing focus on the quality and adaptability of its instruction. It appeals to a, diverse student base interested in mastering practical martial arts techniques. Whether beginners or experienced competitors, practitioners find tailored training that emphasizes skill development and tactical awareness in grappling; This gym's reputation rests on providing a balanced approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu disciplines in a unique tropical environment; Students benefit from a local hub in
Six Blades jiu jitsu Brasilia ESCOLA DE ARTES MARCIAIS GUARÁ
Brasília, DF
Gi and No-Gi are the defining listed focuses for Six Blades jiu jitsu Brasilia ESCOLA DE ARTES MARCIAIS GUARÁ in Brasília, DF, Brazil. Together, these labels distinguish grappling with the traditional jacket from grappling without it, giving a beginner a broad way to understand the two categories and a competitor a concise view of the stated emphasis. The profile is verified, which is the only verification status supplied for this record. Wheelchair Accessible is listed as an amenity, and the price range is $$. Its full name, Brasília location, Gi and No-Gi focus, verified status, Wheelchair Accessible amenity, and $$ price range are the specific supplied details associated with Six Blades jiu jitsu Brasilia ESCOLA DE ARTES MARCIAIS GUARÁ. No further training format, personnel, or operational detail is implied by those labels.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Curitiba
Curitiba, PR
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Curitiba is located in Curitiba, PR, Brazil. The gym offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Sudoeste/Brasília-DF
Brasília, DF
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Sudoeste/Brasília-DF is a verified listing in Brasília, DF, Brazil, with Gi and No-Gi identified as its training focus. Gi refers broadly to the uniform-based form of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and No-Gi refers broadly to its form practiced without the traditional uniform. Together, those labels give a beginner a clear sense that the record spans two familiar Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats rather than naming only one. They also give a competitor a concise way to understand the paired disciplines associated with Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Sudoeste/Brasília-DF. Its listed price range is $$, and the record connects that Gi and No-Gi emphasis specifically to Brasília, in Brazil’s Federal District, while retaining its verified listing status.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu
São Francisco do Sul, SC
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu in São Francisco do Sul, SC, Brazil offers Gi and No-Gi training.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Brasil
Brasilia,
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Brasil is located in Brasilia, Brazil, placing it in the heart of the country’s capital. The gym represents itself under a distinctive name without an explicitly stated affiliation. Details about the specific disciplines offered or training formats they focus on are not provided. Despite limited information on the programs, its identity tied to the rapidly growing martial-gi u in Brazil hints at a commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu culture found locally. Prospective students may find value in exploring the gym directly to uncover its offerings and approach; The gym’s presence in Brasilia situates it within a dynamic urban environment where martial arts continue to expand; Overall, Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu - Brasil marks an option for practitioners seeking BJJ in the region
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu International
Auckland City,
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu International is located in Auckland City, New Zealand.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Itapuã
Salvador, BA
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Itapuã brings together MMA and No-Gi as its listed training focus in Salvador, BA, Brazil. That combination places attention on two distinct martial-arts categories: MMA spans multiple combat disciplines, while No-Gi refers to grappling without the traditional gi uniform. For a beginner, those labels give a clear broad picture of the gym’s stated direction without implying a particular pathway or format. For a competitor, the same mix identifies a record centered on MMA and No-Gi rather than gi-only categorization. The listing is verified and carries the $$ price-range symbol, alongside its Salvador location and the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Itapuã name. These supplied details present a concise profile for people comparing martial-arts records in Brazil.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pituba
Salvador, BA
Gi and No-Gi are the listed training focus for Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pituba in Salvador, BA, Brazil. These two labels identify a grappling-oriented martial-arts record spanning gi-based and no-gi categories. For a beginner, the mix offers a simple distinction between training focus with the gi and training focus identified as No-Gi. For a competitor comparing records, having both Gi and No-Gi listed makes the discipline profile easy to recognize. Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pituba is a verified listing and carries the supplied $$ price range. Located in Salvador, Bahia, this Brazilian record is defined by its Gi and No-Gi focus, verified status, and relative price symbol, without extending those details into unsupported claims about how it operates.
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Xian
Xi'an,
Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Xian in Xi'an, China offers training in both Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Six Blades JJ Uberlândia
Uberlândia, MG
Six Blades JJ Uberlândia is a Martial Arts gym located in Uberlândia, MG, Brazil.