Co-Founder · The King of Rio
José Aldo
First and longest-reigning UFC Featherweight Champion. Seven straight title defenses. UFC Hall of Fame, 2023. Nova União black belt.
His story
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Lake Mary, FL · Nova União Lineage
Forged by Legends.
Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where a UFC Hall of Famer and a 7× world champion built their academy. From your very first day on the mat to your black belt — everyone starts here.
UFC Hall of Fame
7× World Champion
Nova União Lineage
All Levels Welcome
Find your starting line
Programs for Every Age
Whether you have never tied a belt or you are chasing a podium, there is a place for you on the Brabus mat.
Ages 4–12
Kids
Confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a safe, positive, structured program.
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Ages 13–17
Teens
Leadership, resilience, self-defense, and real athletic development on and off the mat.
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Ages 18+
Adults
Fitness, self-defense, stress relief, and championship-level training — beginners to competitors.
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Why Brabus
The standard is championship. The door is open to everyone.
World-Champion Coaching
Learn technique the way titles are won — detailed, pressure-tested, taught by people who stood on the world's highest podiums.
Real Lineage
Brabus carries the Nova União lineage — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1995, the system behind some of the greatest fighters in the sport.
A Family on the Mat
Discipline, respect, and community for every age and level. Kids, adults, competitors, and complete beginners under one roof.
Beginners Welcome
Never trained before? Perfect. The intimidation is gone here — you'll be guided, supported, and rolling in your first week.
The Founders
Built by champions. Run by champions.
Brabus isn't a gym that borrowed a famous name. It was founded by two Nova União world champions who put their belts on the wall and their standards on the mat.
Head Coach · Senior Black Belt
Léo Santos
The senior black belt and head coach who leads training every day — a multiple-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Nova União black belt, and The Ultimate Fighter Brasil winner.
His storyLéo Santos leads daily training as head coach and senior black belt; José Aldo appears for special days, seminars, and select programs.
The Belt Wall
Legend. Warrior. Inspiration.
At the heart of the academy sits José Aldo's UFC championship belt — a daily reminder of what discipline, repetition, and heart can build. You train in its presence.
Forged by Legends
The King of Rio
More Than Martial ArtsMais Que Artes MarciaisMás Que Artes Marciales
A community for every age.Uma comunidade para toda idade.Una comunidad para toda edad.
Parents choose Brabus because we focus on character development as much as technique. On the mat, students learn to:Os pais escolhem a Brabus porque focamos no desenvolvimento do caráter tanto quanto na técnica. No tatame, os alunos aprendem a:Los padres eligen Brabus porque nos enfocamos en el desarrollo del carácter tanto como en la técnica. En el tatami, los alumnos aprenden a:
- Face challenges with confidenceEncarar desafios com confiançaEnfrentar desafíos con confianza
- Respect othersRespeitar os outrosRespetar a los demás
- Control their emotionsControlar suas emoçõesControlar sus emociones
- Work toward their goalsTrabalhar em direção às suas metasTrabajar hacia sus metas
- Build habits that lead to successConstruir hábitos que levam ao sucessoConstruir hábitos que llevan al éxito
On the MatNo TatameEn el Tatami
Real students. Real moments.Alunos de verdade. Momentos de verdade.Alumnos reales. Momentos reales.
See the full galleryVer a galeria completaVer la galería completa
Never trained before? Perfect.
Three steps to your first roll.
Book a free class
Reserve your trial online in under a minute. No pressure, no commitment.
We'll guide you
Borrow a gi, meet a coach, and learn the basics in a welcoming, beginner-friendly room.
Take your first roll
Step on the mat, move, and find out exactly what you are made of.
Why families choose Brabus
A community built on trust.
Read what students and parents say about training at Brabus — then come write your own story on the mat.
- Real world-champion coaching, every class.
- Beginner-friendly, family environment.
- Proven Nova União lineage since 1995.
Your first class is on us
Claim your free trial.
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch to schedule your first session. No experience required, no commitment.
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Visit
Lake Mary, Florida.
Right off I-4 in the heart of Lake Mary, minutes from Greater Orlando. Easy parking, a brand-new facility, and a mat that's ready when you are.
Address3855 Lake Emma Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Lake Mary, FL 32746
ClassesMon–Fri — mornings, midday & evenings. Full schedule →
Phone(407) 436-2217
Social@brabusacademyofficial
Learn Before You RollAprenda Antes de RolarAprende Antes de Rodar
The Jiu-Jitsu Library.A Biblioteca de Jiu-Jitsu.La Biblioteca de Jiu-Jitsu.
Free guides on positions, submissions, the belt system, and the Nova União lineage — written by the academy forged by legends.Guias gratuitos sobre posições, finalizações, o sistema de faixas e a linhagem Nova União — escritos pela academia forjada por lendas.Guías gratuitas sobre posiciones, sumisiones, el sistema de cinturones y el linaje Nova União — escritas por la academia forjada por leyendas.
TechniquesTécnicasTécnicas
Guard, mount, armbar, and more.Guarda, montada, armlock e mais.Guardia, montada, armbar y más.
ExploreExplorarExplorarBelt SystemSistema de FaixasSistema de Cinturones
White to black, explained.De branca a preta, explicado.De blanco a negro, explicado.
ExploreExplorarExplorarTraining GuidesGuias de TreinoGuías de Entrenamiento
Practical answers for beginners.Respostas práticas para iniciantes.Respuestas prácticas para principiantes.
ExploreExplorarExplorarNova União HistoryHistória Nova UniãoHistoria Nova União
The lineage behind Brabus.A linhagem por trás da Brabus.El linaje detrás de Brabus.
ExploreExplorarExplorarVisit the Full LibraryVisite a Biblioteca CompletaVisita la Biblioteca Completa
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Most of our students start from zero. Your first class is built for complete beginners.
Do I need a gi (kimono) for the first class?
No. We provide everything you need for your trial. Just wear comfortable athletic clothes.
Is jiu-jitsu safe for kids?
Yes. Classes are age-appropriate and supervised by experienced instructors in a positive, structured environment.
Can parents watch the class?
Absolutely. Families are welcome — and many parents end up training too.
How long are classes?
Most classes run 45–60 minutes, with separate times for kids, teens, and adults across the week.
Where are you located?
3855 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary, FL — right off I-4, minutes from Greater Orlando, next to LA Fitness.
Your first class is on us
Come find out what you're made of.
No experience required. No commitment. Just step on the mat.
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