Lembrança de um projeto que fez parte da minha vida por muitos anos, bem antes de eu ter minha própria academia.
Naquela fase, além do site e do BrazilianBlackBelt BJJ Camp, nasceu o BrazilianBlackBelt Experience: treinos, convivência, Rio de Janeiro e muita troca.
Excelentes lembranças e amizades
What a day! 160+ students came together for Felipe Costa’s seminar in Guadalajara 🇲🇽
Felipe has been teaching in Mexico since 2005, and this was the biggest one yet.
You get to decide every single day how much you give.
Brazilian JiuJitsu in Buffalo Grove, ILLINOIS Lead by World Champion Felipe Costa
If you’re ever passing through Illinois, swing by and say hi!
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Felipe Costa X Caio Terra MUNDIAL IBJJF: O dia em que Felipe Costa e Caio Terra se encontraram na semi-final do campeonato MUNDIAL da IBJJF.
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Each stripe tells a story of growth, challenges, and dedication since I earned my Black Belt in 2002. Here’s my journey so far and what’s still to come. Follow along as the story continues.
“Every roll on the mat is a fresh start—wipe yesterday’s taps off your gi, reset your mindset, and engage the next session with sharper technique, stronger resolve, and relentless heart.”
Here’s a brief glimpse of a self-defense session, where we focused on safe, nonviolent control using a classic BJJ control. No flashy moves—just practical skills you can use anytime. Curious to see how effective simple technique can be? Give it a watch and follow! #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjt
A quick throwback to 2016 in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 — a glimpse of Felipe Costa in action during a training session nearly 10 years ago. Smooth, technical, and always evolving. #TBT #BJJ #FelipeCosta #RioTraining #BrazilianJiuJitsu #OldSchoolJiuJitsu #IpanemaBJJ #Ipanema #JiuJitsuLifestyle #RioDeJaneiro
🥋 Give your child the tools to stand tall in life.
In every class, we teach kids how to stay calm, stay smart, and stay strong — all while having a great time with friends!
📍790 S Buffalo Grove Rd
📅 Classes available throughout the week — inquire now!
#BuffaloGrove
Throwback to 1995 🥉
That time I competed in a wrestling tournament in Alburnett, Iowa, while I was an exchange student. First and only wrestling season of my life!
Grateful for the memories, the experience, and the lessons that came from stepping out of my comfort zone 🇺🇸🤼♂️🇧🇷
#AlburnettWrestling
Here’s a Throwback Thursday shot by Mike Calimbas @mikecalimbas from the quarterfinals of the 2012 IBJJF World Championships. In this image, @felipecostabjj facing a strong Japanese opponent and went on to win and advance to the semifinals.
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT #IBJJFWorlds2012 #IBJJFWorlds
Summer is the perfect time to start something new! ☀️🥋
During the break, our kids’ classes at Brazilian Black Belt Academy – Buffalo Grove are a little less crowded, which means your child gets even more one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors.
Had a great time teaching at BKC Academy in South Texas! Always special to share the mats again with Jason Lee, Johnny Garcia, and family. Big congratulations to Jenny on her well-deserved black belt!
as a kid, making BJJ my livelihood wasn’t a dream, because I couldn’t even conceive it could happen. When it finally did, it truly felt like a dream.
Many of my professional achievements in BJJ were things I never even dreamed of, some simply because I couldn’t imagine they were possible.
An example I like to share:
Codie Sanchez @codiesanchez breaks down a powerful study revealing the impact of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on young boys — and the results are impressive 🧠✨.
✅ Improved focus, confidence, and emotional control are just the beginning.
We’ve seen it in our own students, and the transformation is real.
When you ask yourself if you are too old to start, remember this:
"NO MATTER YOUR AGE YOU'LL ALWAYS WISH YOU STARTED YOUNGER, BUT TODAY IS THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE"
Back Choke Escape: 4 Essential Steps to Master Self-Defense
#SelfDefense #BackChokeEscape #MartialArts #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJ #BuffaloGrove #FightSmart #GracieJiuJitsu #ProtectYourself #LearnSelfDefense
We’re flowing, experimenting, and helping each other improve. I went for the arm triangle, he had a great counter… but I managed to switch it up and finish with a variation of the Ezekiel choke. Always learning, always evolving!
#bjjlifestyle #jiujitsuflow #bjjtraining
Knowing exactly where to apply pressure is key to conquering the guard pass.
Building a strong foundation one step at a time at Brazilian Black Belt Academy in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Parents in Lake County—empower your family with the art of BJJ! 🦬 🥋
Address:
📍South Buffalo Grove Road (next to Continental Restaurant)
#BuffaloGroveIL #LakeCountyIL #BrazilianJiuJitsu
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our doors are always open
📍Brazilian Black Belt Academy
790 S Buffalo Grove Rd (next to Continental Restaurant)
#BuffaloGrove
#BuffaloGroveLife
#BuffaloGroveTeens
#BGSquad
#BGVibes
#BuffaloGroveHigh
#BuffaloGroveAdventures
📍 790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL (inside the Garden Fresh mall)
Give your child the tools to succeed—on and off the mats! Book a free trial class today.
#KidsBJJ #BuffaloGrove #SelfDefenseForKids #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BuffaloGroveParents #AfterSchoolFun #JiuJitsuForEveryone
At Brazilian Black Belt Academy, we offer age-specific classes designed to help kids
790 S Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
#BJJForKids #KidsMartialArts #BuffaloGrove #ConfidenceThroughBJJ #SelfDefenseForKids #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJLife #BuffaloGroveParents #AfterSchoolActivities #StrongKids
I’ve always believed that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has the power to bring families closer together, so I decided to create something I had never seen before—a BJJ Family Class! It’s been an incredible experience, and the best part? Kids love it, parents love it, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite part
“The key to a strong guard lies in mastering the small details.” @felipecostabjj
#BJJ #JiuJitsu #GuardRetention #BJJTechniques #JiuJitsuLifestyle #BJJTraining #BrazilianJiuJitsu #NoGi #GiJiuJitsu #MartialArts #BJJDrills #Grappling #FightSmart #BJJForLife #JiuJitsuFlow
🇺🇸 For those who teach kids, if you haven’t seen this game before, it’s a must-try! Kids love it, and it helps develop timing, coordination, and quick decision-making. The goal is to grab the objects in the middle, but if the Gi touches them, they must run to the ot
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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
