Self-Defense/Martial Arts/ JiuJitsu

At Lion's Jiu Jitsu Academy we provide a safe, clean, and fun environment for people of all ages and skill levels.

Come in and try any or all of our world class programs. We proudly offer world renowned instruction in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) and submission grappling (No Gi). We have Kids Classes, Teens, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu, Men’s Jiu-jitsu, Private Lessons, Muay Tai, Self Defense, and a children’s martial arts program.

Our Martial Arts and Self-Defense Programs are a part of BrazUsa Group programs. They will have different locations and will serve many communities starting January of 2025.

If you are interested in hearing more or getting a call from our staff please click on more info.

Location: 15050 County Rd. 561A, Ferndale, FL 34729 (Located at Ferndale Baptist Church)

Cost: $99 per Month. This includes 3 sessions per week and a bonus open mat session on Saturdays.

Please note Students will be required to purchase their gear on the following store: https://www.brazusagroup.com/s/shop

Recommended gear: GI and Rash Guard

Age/Level: Day: Time:

4-7 Yr old Mon, Tue, Thu 5:30pm-6:30pm

8-13 yr old Mon, Tue, Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm

14yr old & Up Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30pm-8:30pm

Adult Elite Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30pm-9:30pm

4-7 Yr old Saturday 9am-10am

8-13 yr old Saturday 10am-11am

14yr old &Up Saturday 11am-12pm

Lead Instructor

Hugo Leite is a 2nd-degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu with a solid and passionate trajectory in the gentle art. A student of the renowned professor Walter Cascão, Hugo is the owner of Hugo Leite BJJ, located in Ashland, Massachusetts, and is expanding his influence by joining forces with the Florida Lions team in the Orlando, Florida region.

With extensive experience teaching Jiu-Jitsu to children, teenagers, and adults, Hugo is dedicated to shaping athletes and practitioners with technical excellence and fundamental values for personal growth.

Competition History

In Brazil:

Juazeirinho Championship – 1st place
Brazilian Championship – 4th place
Competed 6 times in the Paraíba State Championship
RUD'S Championship – 2nd place

In the United States:

Regional Massabjj Championship (Boston) – 1st place
NAGA Fight – 1st place (twice)
Grappling Industries (Massachusetts) – 2nd place (twice)
New York Open – 2nd place
Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Las Vegas 2021 – 6th place
Jiu-Jitsu World Championship 2022 – Champion
Chicago IBJJF Open 2023/2024 – 2nd place

Hugo Leite remains inspired to share his knowledge and represent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the global stage, both as an athlete and as a professor.

Martial Arts & Self Defense for Kids

We believe that the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is seen as a means to individual development and personal growth. Strength, self-awareness, respect, discipline and responsibility are common core values taught within all of our kid’s programs.

Benefits of Joining our Kids Program

Improve children’s social skills

Improve self-discipline and build confidence

Improve coordination and agility

Increase focus, energy and concentration

KIDS 4-7

Our 4-7 yr old program is designed to learn self-defense and gain confidence! In these programs we focus on agility as well as the basics of Jiu-Jitsu. Our goal is for our kids to learn the principles of Jiu-Jitsu along with coordination, respect, discipline and socializing with new friends.

KIDS 8-13

Our 8-13 yr old program is designed to learn self-defense and gain confidence! In these programs we focus on agility as well as the basics of Jiu-Jitsu. Our goal is for our kids to learn the principles of Jiu-Jitsu along with coordination, respect, discipline and socializing with new friends. It is very similar to the younger category and designed for beginners at this age group.

KIDS ADVANCED

Kids Advanced and Competition class is focused more on competition Jiu-Jitsu and will teach your children advanced Jiu-Jitsu as well as competition rules, points and more. Entrance to this class requires instructor approval.

ADULT MARTIAL ARTS & SELF-DEFENSE

Self Defense, Fitness or Competition

Whether you are interested in self-defense, fitness, or competition, this class adjusts to meet any specific needs and goals.

Curriculum Includes

Beginner and fundamental Jiu jitsu and Muay Tai/Kickboxing techniques

Overview of all positions and situations

Develop student’s repertoire of attacks, defensive techniques, and escapes from every position

Positional, situational and live sparring

Mobility and agility drills required to perform

Body weight and fitness exercises to prepare the athlete for performance

Q & A sessions for better understanding and practicing what have been learned

JIU-JITSU

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling based martial art that teaches you how to control a resisting opponent and force them to submit, or “tapout.” It is a great way to get in shape, lose weight, and build confidence. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so effective because it doesn’t require size or strength. Instead, a smaller, weaker person can use angles, leverage, and proper technique to defeat a larger opponent.

Once control is established over your opponent, many different types of submission holds can be applied such as chokes, armbars, shoulder locks, and leglocks. Submissions are what makes Jiu-Jitsu so different and special compared to other marital arts. The effectiveness of these techniques in real world situations is why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is recognized as the most effective martial art in the world!

NO-GI JIU JITSU

Submission grappling is the “no-gi” version of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; meaning there is no kimono (gi) worn during training. Instead, participants wear a rashguard or T-shirt and shorts or pants. Submission grappling in many ways is similar to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, and Judo. There are many similar techniques, submission holds, and positions, just without the ability to grab your training partner’s clothing.

Submission grappling is sometimes referred to as: submission fighting, submission wrestling, grappling, or no-gi jiu-jitsu. It is great for self-defense and is an excellent physical activity for getting in peak condition. We recommend training Submission grappling as a supplement to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. This allows you to learn the intricate details of training with the gi, but without always relying on the grips.

MUAY THAI KICKBOXING

Perfect for beginners with no martial arts experience, or seasoned veterans with years of training. This is a great program whether you’re looking to get in shape, want to learn to defend yourself, relieve stress, build confidence, or if you want to fight competitively. Classes involve the use of technical combinations, defensive and counter attack strategies, footwork drills, hitting pads, bag work, shadowboxing, conditioning exercises, and various partner coordination drills.

SELF-DEFENCE

Self Defense program is designed for adults and kids to learn techniques of multiple types of martial arts in order to protect themselves against bullying, and situations in life that require those techniques.

FITNESS

Move through intervals of full-body cardio and kickboxing drills and skills. Build endurance and and sculpt your muscles from head to toe.