Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where a UFC Hall of Famer and a 7× world champion built their academy. From your very first day on the mat to your black belt — everyone starts here.
The system that raised both founders in Rio, brought to a brand-new mat right off I-4 in Lake Mary.
Little Ninjas and Little Warriors build focus, discipline and anti-bully confidence in a safe, structured class.
Fundamentals is built for your very first day. Borrow a gi, meet a coach, take your first roll.
Whether you have never tied a belt or you are chasing a podium, there is a place for you on the Brabus mat.
Confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a safe, positive, structured program.
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Leadership, resilience, self-defense, and real athletic development on and off the mat.
ExploreFitness, self-defense, stress relief, and championship-level training — beginners to competitors.
ExploreLearn technique the way titles are won — detailed, pressure-tested, taught by people who stood on the world's highest podiums.
Brabus carries the Nova União lineage — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1995, the system behind some of the greatest fighters in the sport.
Discipline, respect, and community for every age and level. Kids, adults, competitors, and complete beginners under one roof.
Never trained before? Perfect. The intimidation is gone here — you'll be guided, supported, and rolling in your first week.
Brabus isn't a gym that borrowed a famous name. It was founded by two Nova União world champions who put their belts on the wall and their standards on the mat.
First and longest-reigning UFC Featherweight Champion. Seven straight title defenses. UFC Hall of Fame, 2023. Nova União black belt.
His storyPhoto: Andrius Petrucenia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (UFC 189 World Tour, London, 2015)
The senior black belt and head coach who leads training every day — a multiple-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Nova União black belt, and The Ultimate Fighter Brasil winner.
His storyLéo Santos leads daily training as head coach and senior black belt; José Aldo appears for special days, seminars, and select programs.
At the heart of the academy sits José Aldo's UFC championship belt — a daily reminder of what discipline, repetition, and heart can build. You train in its presence.
Forged by legends.
Parents choose Brabus because we focus on character development as much as technique. On the mat, kids learn to face challenges with confidence, respect others, control their emotions, work toward their goals and build habits that lead to success.
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Fitness, self-defense, stress relief and championship-level training. Train before work, on your lunch break or in the evening — beginners and competitors share the same room and the same standards.
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Reserve your trial online in under a minute. No pressure, no commitment.
Step 02
Borrow a gi, meet a coach, and learn the basics in a welcoming, beginner-friendly room.
Step 03
Step on the mat, move, and find out exactly what you are made of.
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Two days, three days or unlimited — month-to-month, no year required.
José Aldo photos: Andrius Petrucenia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch to schedule your first session. No experience required, no commitment.
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Right off I-4 in the heart of Lake Mary, minutes from Greater Orlando. Easy parking, a brand-new facility, and a mat that's ready when you are.
Free guides on positions, submissions, the belt system, and the Nova União lineage — written by the academy forged by legends.Guias gratuitos sobre posições, finalizações, o sistema de faixas e a linhagem Nova União — escritos pela academia forjada por lendas.Guías gratuitas sobre posiciones, sumisiones, el sistema de cinturones y el linaje Nova União — escritas por la academia forjada por leyendas.
Guard, mount, armbar, and more.Guarda, montada, armlock e mais.Guardia, montada, armbar y más.
ExploreExplorarExplorarWhite to black, explained.De branca a preta, explicado.De blanco a negro, explicado.
ExploreExplorarExplorarPractical answers for beginners.Respostas práticas para iniciantes.Respuestas prácticas para principiantes.
ExploreExplorarExplorarThe lineage behind Brabus.A linhagem por trás da Brabus.El linaje detrás de Brabus.
ExploreExplorarExplorarVisit the Full LibraryVisite a Biblioteca CompletaVisita la Biblioteca Completa
None at all. Most of our students start from zero. Your first class is built for complete beginners.
No. We provide everything you need for your trial. Just wear comfortable athletic clothes.
Yes. Classes are age-appropriate and supervised by experienced instructors in a positive, structured environment.
Absolutely. Families are welcome — and many parents end up training too.
Most classes run 45–60 minutes, with separate times for kids, teens, and adults across the week.
3855 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL — right off I-4, minutes from Greater Orlando, next to LA Fitness.
No experience required. No commitment. Just step on the mat.
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