Next Level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association
The Next Level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association was developed with the intent of creating a multi-layered, one-language communication platform between my students around the world and myself. This platform compiles all my years of technical knowledge and, most importantly, it lays out all the proven teaching methods used by myself and by my mentors Rillion and Crolin Gracie, Renzo and Ralph Gracie as well as the legendary Royce Gracie.
We operate as an association, a family that descends from the same Martial Arts lineage and share a complete teaching database platform. Our instructors keep their own academies and brand identities, and use our curricular methodology in order to have a streamlined and organized foundation to develop both student and instructor’s capabilities alike.
Professor Tony assisting Master Royce Gracie during a seminar at Apex JJ in Oklahoma City
Jiu-Jitsu at Next Level
At Next Level, Jiu-Jitsu is taught as a martial art not only in the technical aspect but in the tactical and mental aspects as well. Despite the extraordinary evolution of Jiu-Jitsu in the recent years, we should never forget its origins. Therefore, the core of our instruction will always be on Self-defense, as per the tradition of the Gracie family, and on the technical principles of Jiu-Jitsu.
Despite our focus on the basics, we will always encourage and support our students who want to challenge themselves in competition and learn advanced or specialized game techniques.
Our goal is to bring people from all over the world, with different cultures, age, gender and physical abilities and better prepare them for the adversities and difficult situations in life with a holistic approach to Jiu-Jitsu.
Teaching and Learning
Drawing from the vast multi-disciplinary teaching experience of our founder, NLBJJA focuses on concise, objective and direct ways of sharing our knowledge.
Next Level’s curriculum guides the student’s development through the ranks with a unique methodology based on three key elements: technique / mindset / tradition. We have developed a full curriculum of core techniques that we believe every jiu-Jitsu practitioner should know. These are structured and taught in a way to maximize their memorization and assimilation. Based on the Jiu-Jitsu way of life we offer a program of physical and mental health that will provide the perfect conditions to improve the technique and overall game.
Stripes and belts materialize the progress of our students through their long journey to black belt and beyond. NLBJJA keep high standards for these ranks and evaluate the students on technical skills, dedication and attitude. Students who acquire ranks at NLBJJA can be proud of themselves, as they have surely worked hard and thoroughly deserved their promotions.
This is only possible when you dedicate yourself in an environment surrounded by the feeling of training true Jiu-Jitsu with capable, like-minded instructors and training partners.
Our Values
Our values are the values of Jiu-Jitsu as taught by our founder, and as taught himself by his mentors.
We aim at Technical Excellence with Unshakable Will and Timeless Respect.
We teach, train and learn as a family in a cooperative manner, disregarding ego and rivalries.Training partners, teachers and students usually gain lifelong relationships through blood and sweat and tears on the mats. The cohesive environment brings people from all walks of life together in a bond that’s hard to break or replace.