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Pembroke Pines Self Defense | Valente Brothers
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pembroke Pines, Florida
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pembrokepinesselfdefense.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 410-0706
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–2 PM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–2 PM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–2 PM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–2 PM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–2 PM, 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ed Cambas and his staff of well trained instructors do an incredible job teaching their students the fundamentals and philosophy of Jujutsu to succeed at any level.”
“The children’s groups are divided by age, and the adult classes are divided between Foundation and Master, depending on the stripes in the belt.”
“If you are looking to compete in tournaments, or for "sport" jiu-jitsu, this is not for you.”
“The absolute pinnacle of self-defense schools in technique, cleanliness, respectful environment, and both child and adult development.”
What members say
“Great jujitsu atmosphere with knowledgeable instructors all around you .”
“Beyond the exceptional instruction, the school fosters a strong sense of family and community, with teachers who bring decades of experience to the mat.”
“Ed Cambas and his staff of well trained instructors do an incredible job teaching their students the fundamentals and philosophy of Jujutsu to succeed at any level.”
“If you are looking to compete in tournaments, or for "sport" jiu-jitsu, this is not for you.”
“I'm so grateful to be learning the original self-defense jūjutsu, passed down from Grandmaster Helio Gracie to Dr.”
From the reviews
Dr. Ed is an outstanding and highly skilled instructor. He takes his time with his students and does an excellent job explaining the technical components of self defense.
I've been training here since late January and love the learning atmosphere. Dr Ed Cambas is the best instructor I've had in Martial arts. He's extremely technical and explains The Gentle Art with utmost detail and a philosophical balance that's been lost in modern day Martial Arts.
An awesome Self Defense school for all ages! Dr. Ed Cambas and his staff of well trained instructors do an incredible job teaching their students the fundamentals and philosophy of Jujutsu to succeed at any level.
An authentic school of the jūjutsu philosophy and personal self defense. It has been a life changing experience since the first time a stepped in the mat.
Your first BJJ class at Pembroke Pines Self Defense | Valente Brothers
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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