MASTER YOUR
CRAFT WITH A
WORLD CHAMPION
Train under Gabriel "Napão" Gonzaga. 30+ years of elite experience in BJJ, Judo, and the UFC. Join our academy in Worcester or Leominster.
GABRIEL GONZAGA TEAM - MMA - BJJ - JUDO
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No-Gi BJJ builds faster reactions, stronger conditioning, and realistic grappling skills. It teaches control without grips, making students more adaptable, explosive, and effective in real-life situations.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds strength, confidence, and discipline. Learn real self-defense, sharpen your mind, and join a community that grows together on and off the mat.
BJJ and Judo help kids build confidence, discipline, and respect. They improve coordination, focus, and fitness while teaching teamwork, self-control, and how to overcome challenges safely.
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Who we are
GABRIEL NAPÃo GONZAGA
Gabriel Gonzaga is a combat sports icon. A 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Black Belt in Judo, he is the current 2023 IBJJF World Master Champion.
Best known for his earth-shaking victory at UFC 70, Gabriel's true passion lies in the technical mastery of the mats. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a level of technical precision and practical knowledge that is unmatched in New England.
"Our academy isn't just about fighting; it's about discipline, technical perfection, and building a community of champions."
Luis Soto
CERTIFICATIONS
6th Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu
4th Degree Black Belt in Judo
Judo National Champion - Masters Division
5th in the World Masters Judo
Luis Soto began his training in 1991 under the late Shinan Antonio Periera, studying the martial art of Miyama Ryu Ju-Jitsu and Judo in the Bronx, New York. In 1998, Luis moved to Massachusetts to attend Holy Cross College. He continued his training at the Worcester Judo Club, in Worcester MA. Luis holds a 6th-degree black belt in Ju-Jitsu and a 4th-degree black belt in Judo. Luis is a continental-level coach certified with USA Judo. He has had the privilege of training with or competing against some of the top Judo athletes in the country today. Luis received a BA from College of the Holy Cross.
