THE ASSOCIATION

HOW TO BECOME AN AFFILIATE the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association (PSBJJA) is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected associations in the world today.  Master Pedro Sauer founded the PSBJJA in order to maintain and pass on the art developed by Helio and Carlos Gracie.  Below you will find the listing of the PSBJJA global affiliate network to begin, visit or continue your journey in the art.

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STATE CITY INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL PHONE
AL Trussville Chris Mize Heroes MMA 205-540-1287
AZ Scottsdale Ed Maguire Cactus Jiu Jitsu 480-448-6648
CA Carmichael Nick Wilson Kovar's Martial Arts 800-645-3676
CT Manchester Rob Magao Manchester BJJ 860-377-7897
CT Plainville Greg Wood Plainville Martial Arts 860-386-8326
DE Camden/Dover Michael Withrow First State BJJ 302-359-6223
DE Smyrna Howard Steele Delaware Bushido Academy 302-632-3359
FL Crystal River Chris Holmes / Brian Sargent Schrade's Martial Arts 352-422-7311
FL Inverness Chris Holmes / Kathy Ortiz Agogi Academy 352-322-1444
FL Key West Richard Thomas Key West PAL BJJ 305-747-6925
FL Pace Marcello Alcantar Pace Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 850-816-0065
FL Sarasota LaVonne Martin Martin Academy of Martial Arts 941-342-9944
FL Weston Ismael Saturno V Pro K MMA 954 385 3856
GA Athens Randy McElwee American Black Belt Academy 706-549-1671
GA Locust Grove Matt Minter Locust Grove Karate 678-561-4099
GA Milton Jamie Williams J3 Academy and Fitness 770-369-7442
GA Marietta Daniel Lawing Into Arts, Inc. 770-627-3844
GA Peachtree City Jorge Jimenez Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Balance Academy 404-917-4400
GA  Johns Creek Francis Fong Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy 770-623-4997
GA  Savannah James Finizio GJJ Savannah 240-855-4403
GA Woodstock (John) Alan Baker The Atlanta Martial Arts Center 770-926-3030
HI Honolulu Rylan Lizares BJJTECHNICS Hawaii 808-834-2550
HI Haiku Luis Heredia Maui Jiu Jitsu 808-575-9930
ID Ammon Rick Davis Edify BJJ 208-201-8779
ID Boise/Meridian Keith Owen Team Rhino Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 208-846-9119
ID Pocatello David Gorham Colossal Fight Company 208-840-0766
IL Crystal Lake Jeff Curran Curran Martial Arts Academy 815-356-0454
IL Elgin Jeffrey Kim Fusion Fitness MMA 847-697-9197
IN Clarksville Brad Haynes Brad Haynes TKD / BJJ 812-218-8000
KY  Henderson Darron Morse Pride Jiu Jitsu Academy 270-871-5866
KY Louisville Allan Manganello Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville 502-426-0333
KY Madisonville Eric Myers Myers Martial Arts 270-836-0179
KY Louisville Scott Smith Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of KY 502-384-7084
LA North Monroe Joseph Kutz Gracie Jiu Jitsu of North Monroe (318) 614-1545
MD Annapolis Jon Garfield Gracie JJ Annapolis 410-903-2482
MD Damascus Kyle Sefcik MMA and Sport 240-207-3212
MD Monrovia Cesar Paredes Urbana Academy 301-529-6289
MD Rockville Max Tzentis Pure Perfomance 301-881-7314
MN Brooklyn Center Greg Nelson Minnesota Martial Arts Academy 763-560-5696
MN Duluth Cris Johnson Apex Jiu-Jitsu 218-269-2588
MN Saint Louis Park Ishmael Bentley M-Theory Martial Arts 952-920-8984
MS Hattiesburg Chad Pittman Oak Grove Jiu-Jitsu 601-818-0948
NC Charlotte Mike Streicher Karate Charlotte 704-846-0707
NC Harrisburg Mark Cukro Martial Arts For You 704-363-6236
NC Hickory Joshua Page Hickory Martial Arts 828-205-1419
NC Indian Trail Davis Flemming 4M Fitness 704-248-1529
NC Richlands Chaz Valentine Kinematic Martial Arts 760-214-8792
NC Forest City David Bridges Ground Attack GJJ 828-305-0490
NM Aztec Mike Downing  San Juan BJJ 541-231-0649
NV Las Vegas Mica Cipili Gracie Las Vegas 702-214-6414
OH Akron Frank Charlillo The Academy of Self-Defense 330-814-5058
OH Cincinnati James Kelly Cincinnati Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 513-860-2310
OH Dayton Ken Tran Beavercreek Tae Kwon Do 937-306-8406
OH Deleware Charles Riedmiller Summit Martial Arts Academy 740-362-2222
OH Kent Jack Edwards Martial Arts Ohio 330-389-0304
OH North Ridgeville Ed Powers Powers' Karate School 440-327-3688
OH Toledo Jason Bodi Gracie Bay View 419-764-9315​​​
OH Youngstown Tony Rinaldi Ohio JJ and Self Defense Academy 330-782-3869
OH Niles Jim Bundy Team Bundy Academy 330-360-0039
OH Northfield Kyle Hido North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club 330-406-6626
OH Ravenna William Jones Top Level Martial Arts 330-770-4304
OR Beaverton Jonn Nishiguchi Gracie Technics 541-231-3495
OR Gresham Anibal Lobo Anibal Lobo Academy 503-757-0508
OR Tigard Joseph Heller the Source Academy 503-360-8692
PA Altoona Allen Coble PA Grappling 814-312-3845
PA Philadelphia Vaja Loramashvilli Jiu-Jitsu System 267-338-9200
PA Pittsburgh Dave Wright Wright’s Gym/Krav Maga Pittsburgh 412-298-4313
PA Pittsburgh Brian Ward Pittsburgh Martial Arts 724-206-3443
PA Pittsburgh Sonny Achille Steel City Martial Arts 412-531-2122
SC Spartanburg Nathan & Adrian Hayes Ethos Combatives 864-381-7837
TN Centerville Jacob McKeel McKeel martial Arts 931-933-5500
TN Chattanooga Michael Lander The Armory Of Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy 423-443-2814
TN Cleveland Michael Chastain Cleveland Defense Academy 423-284-3707
TN Johnson City Keith Olson Olson's Jiu-Jitsu 423-926-9161
TN Knoxville John Hosford Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 865-765-5650
TN Knoxville Earl Dunn Alpha and Omega BJJ 865-680-9493
TN McMinnville Robin Clark McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu 931-261-4183
TX Abilene Chip Townsend Team Chip Abilene 325-676-2424
TX San Antonio Roland Malone Roland Malone Academy 210-789-8634
UT Bringham City Jason Howard Mantra Jiu-Jitsu 435- 770-5049
UT Lindon Ray Griffin Griffin Academy 801-513-9775
UT Ogden Mark Johnson West Side Jiu-Jitsu 801-920-6500
UT Orem Dayne Artistizabal Wasatch Combat Sports 801-607-5519
UT Sandy John Carlquist Unified Jiu-JItsu 801-561-2535
UT Park City Mike Diaz Park City BJJ 801-637-6122
UT Pleasant Grove Mark Balcer - 801-785-0354
UT Salt Lake City Eddie Edmunds Fusion Academy 801-414-9852
UT Salt Lake City Will Bernales Bernales Institute 801-463-1727
UT Salt Lake City Dan Berry 54th Street Gym 801-301-6436
VA Farmville Jeremiah Bunker Battle Ground MA 434-607-6530
VA Lexington Seweryn Morgiewicz Virginia Military Institute (VMI) 540-464-7557
VA Lorton Josh Aguero Aguero Jiu-Jitsu 703-672-0078
VA Lynchburg Jamie Ridgeway Renaissance Academy of Martial Arts 434-237-3300
VA Portsmouth Willie Hunter Tiger Martial Arts Academy 757-488-3882
VA Richmond Joe Gray World Class Martial Arts 804-550-5115
VA Roanoke Dennis Hayes Hybrid Martial Arts 540-345-8609
VA Herndon Pedro Sauer One Spirit Martial Arts 703-444-4468
VA Virginia Beach Frank Cucci Linxx Academy 757-495-7070
VA Woodbridge Steve Arntt / David Ortiz Woodbridge Martial Arts 503-515-5229
WA Bothell Bryan Alvarez Evergreen BJJ 425-770-0787
WA Brush Prairie Christian Chambers Urban Alliance 503-960-0097
WA Camas Mel Locke Universal Jiu Jitsu 360-210-4588
WA Clarkston Matthew Minugh -- 509-254-4456
WA Everett David Fiedler David Fiedler BJJ 425-870-2157
WA Gresham Anibal Lobo Anibal Lobo Academy 503-757-0508
WA Longview Robert Slape Tula Yoga BJJ 360-442-9943
WA Pullman Shane McFarland Mantis Martial Arts 509-432-9213
WA Tacoma David Hollenbeck Shift Submission Grappling and BJJ 253-205-1025
WI Milwaukee Jake Klipp Pura Vida BJJ 414-737-5315
WI Milwaukee Jon Friedland Neutral Ground 414-248-3595
WV Parkersburg John Burkholder Parkersburg Jiu-Jitsu Academy 304-966-4784
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIES
LOCATION INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL PHONE
Burwood, Australia Robbie Singh Sendai Jiu-Jitsu 0430 154 012
Melbourne, Australia Phillip Grapsas Leverage BJJ 0410 499 722
Melbourne, Australia Murat Karadenizli Nexus-Jiu-Jitsu Academy 0401 582 738
Melbourne, Australia Paul Mitrevski Mitrevski Martial Arts 4041 532 26
Queensland, Australia Carlos Color Base Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 0416 961 125
Liverpool, Australia Fari Salievski KMA Champion Martial Arts 61 2 9824 1003
Templestowe, Australia David Krstic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Templestowe 0419 365 970
Sydney, Australia John Smallios Higher Jiu Jitsu 61 415 644 011
 Petropolis, RJ Brazil Breno Angelo Gracie Humaita Petropolis 24-2237-4874
 Sao Paulo, Brazil Thiago Bertoni Gracie Jiu-Jitsu SBC 11-96314-1014
Kelligrew NL, Canada Jason Foley Jason Foley's Academy of Martial Arts 709-834-0895
Santander, Floridablanca, Colombia Sergio Daza Colombia Academy 311-476-6020
Seoul, South Korea Jeongho Lee Tornado MMA 82 10-4387-4200
Singapore Cam Sobey Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore 8737 5923
Barataria, Trinidad & Tobago Rondel Benjamin Bois Academy of Trinidad & Tobago 1868 6781095
El Dorado, Trinidad & Tobago Caleb Edwards Global Martial Arts Club 6803850
St. James, Trinidad & Tobago Warren Gill TSK Martial Arts / Fight Club  18687490123
Halden, Østfold Norway Jon Fannar Tryggvason Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Halden 004797681704
Riga, Latvia Jevgenijs Minajevs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 371 276 16064
Reykjavik, Iceland Johann Eyvindsson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Iceland -
Moss, Norway Jørn Bakken Moss TKD 95162501
Bangkok, Thailand Morgan Perkins Bangkok Fight Lab +66 (2) 013-1087
Chelmsford, UK Robin French / Peter Squire Team Pedro Sauer UK --
Hoddesdon, UK Jimmy Georgiou Cronus BJJ 07958458457
Southend-on-Sea, UK Simon Dempsy Southend Combat Academy --

Upcoming Seminars & Events

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may 2019

02may6:00 pm8:00 pmDenver, Colorado5280 Martial Arts

13mayAll Day19PSBJJA 2019 Spring Training CampPSBJJA Headquarters, OSMA

25may(may 25)12:00 am26(may 26)11:59 pmAztec, New MexicoSan Juan BJJ

june 2019

01jun10:00 am4:00 pmReykjavik, IcelandGracie Jiu-Jitsu Iceland

04jun6:00 pm8:00 pmMillersville, MarylandGarfield Martial Arts

27jun6:00 pm9:00 pmSavannah, GeorgiaGracie Jiu-Jitsu Savannah

july 2019

12jul7:00 pm9:00 pmMonrovia, MarylandUrbana Academy

may, 2019

02may6:00 pm8:00 pmDenver, Colorado5280 Martial Arts

13mayAll Day19PSBJJA 2019 Spring Training CampPSBJJA Headquarters, OSMA

25may(may 25)12:00 am26(may 26)11:59 pmAztec, New MexicoSan Juan BJJ