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Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a 7x Black Belt Pan American Champion. Read More About Instructor...

TYPES OF CLASSES:
MMA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Muay Thai
Kids Program
7 DAYS PER WEEK
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We offer Gi
and No-Gi
classes everyday.
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3000 sq. ft of Mat Space.

Train BJJ With Pitbull Jiu Jitsu

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We train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Self Defense in beautiful San Diego, Ca. Instructor Joao Cunha shares his 26 years of experience with students of all experience levels. Jiu-Jitsu, which is considered a highly respected art form, caught the interest of many UFC fight enthusiasts and we train to exceed their standards. Clube Pitbull carries on a tradition that dates back to the early days of the Gracie Camp.

Joao comes from a long line of Black Belt Instruction via 6th degree Black Belt Adilson Jorge De Lima "Bitta" who founded Gracie Barra Clube De Pitbull in Teresopolis Brazil and has produced over 100 Champion Level Black Belt fighters including Joao Cunha, Delson "Pe De Chumbo" Heleno, Johann Carvalho, Marco Nascimento, and many others.

Reasons To Train BJJ

Instructor Joao Cunha emphasizes discipline and training for whatever your motivation may be:

Classes Offered

Men, women and children of all skill levels are welcome to train or spectate in all classes.

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