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    Darcio Lira Jiu JItsu

    4.9 (43 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    My four children (ages 4 to 10) attended Darcio Lira Jujitsu for only a short time before we moved out of the area. We assumed we'd just start up at a new Jujitsu place, and we have realized now that Darlynson set the bar high - now everything else, as my kids say, is "too whimpy". Classes here start with military-type warm ups: running laps, planks, burpees, followed by learning technique and then rolling. Kids work HARD at Darcio Lira. They learn respect to Sensei and respect to their competitors. My kids left class dripping in sweat, and excited to come back and do it again. Darlynson had my oldest kids ready for their first competition in just 4 months after starting. Two of them came home with metals. This is NOT YOUR AVERAGE JUJITSU STUDIO! We have not yet found another studio that matches the competitive drive and intensity of this place.

    Sensei Lira and my sons on their first day.
    Michael W.

    My sons, 5 and 7, have been going to Darcio Lira for about six months now. The eldest took part in his first tournament about 2 months ago. I can not express how happy I am with the entire curriculum and my boys enjoy the four times a week we have been attending. The physical nature of the training is demanding but fun and something my boys look forward to. The level of confidence that both of them have gained since starting their training is obvious to see and extends beyond BJJ itself. The place has very much of a family atmosphere and the idea of TEAM is highly stressed. The Sensei is strict and demands discipline but mixes it up very well with light hearted moments. The other instructors are also very high quality individuals and it is obvious that their number one concern is the wellbeing of the children they are training. I feel that this is one of the most valuable life tools that can be imparted to my sons and am grateful for the experience.

    Sensei Darlynson, My sons & I and of course, Master Darcio Lira.

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    Very nice owner and staff. Super welcoming and encouraging to new students! Great studio!

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    Darcio is a badass. Have fun while you break a sweat, get stronger, and learn some new self defense moves. 10 stars.

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    Great training and instructors. Would highly recommend for boxing and jiu jitsu. Overall a great place

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    This place is really good. The kids have fun and they teach excellent BJJ. I highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Darcio Lira Jiu JItsu

    Hi do they provide boxing gloves?

    Hi! I believe they do for the kickboxing classes and they also have a boxing class but those are held on different day than my sons classes. I would recommend that you give them a call:)

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    My 11 year old daughter started BJJ with Sensei Darlynson and his team a year ago and it's changed her life.

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