Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Tucson, AZ
Founded in 1997 by Martin H. Escobar, DeBrazil Jiu-Jitsu Academy stands as Tucson's longest-running Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu institution. Our academy fosters a family-oriented environment where twelve in-house blackbelts actively mentor students through personalized instruction and collaborative learning. We specialize in comprehensive programs for adults and children, covering sport Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, MMA training, and law enforcement tactics. Our curriculum emphasizes physical fitness, confidence-building, and character development through time-tested martial arts principles. With a legacy of producing state and national champions, we prioritize holistic growth over competition, ensuring students develop both technical proficiency and personal integrity.Our instructors, including certified law enforcement defensive tactics trainers, bring decades of competitive and practical experience to every session. The academy maintains strong ties to the Rey Diogo/Carlson Gracie Team, upholding traditional values while incorporating modern techniques. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, in a supportive atmosphere that mirrors our founder's vision of mutual growth. Our kids' program specifically addresses bullying prevention, leadership development, and peer pressure resistance through structured martial arts training. As a community pillar for over 25 years, we remain committed to advancing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's transformative potential in Southern Arizona.
Services
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Martial Arts Program
MMA Training
Self-Defense Instruction
Law Enforcement Tactics
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Open Mat Sessions
Competitive Training
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 12 in-house blackbelts providing direct mentorship to students
- Our academy maintains a family-oriented environment focused on mutual growth
- We combine traditional techniques with modern competition strategies
- Our instructors include certified law enforcement defensive tactics specialists
- We've produced multiple state and national championship-winning athletes
Services
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our adult program teaches modern competition techniques and traditional self-defense methods through structured classes. Students develop physical fitness, confidence, and practical self-defense skills under expert blackbelt instruction. The curriculum balances sport applications with real-world scenarios for comprehensive martial arts education.
Kids Martial Arts Program
Designed for children, this program focuses on bullying prevention, leadership development, and peer pressure resistance. Instructors emphasize safety while teaching technical proficiency and character growth through age-appropriate martial arts instruction that builds confidence and physical coordination.
Law Enforcement Tactics
Certified instructors deliver specialized arrest and control techniques developed through decades of police experience. This program combines practical law enforcement applications with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles for effective, ethical force management in professional policing scenarios.
Competitive Training
Advanced students receive focused preparation for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions, including open weight division strategies. Our proven track record includes multiple Pan-American tournament medals and state/national championship victories under experienced blackbelt coaching.
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions provide tailored skill development addressing individual goals and technical weaknesses. These personalized lessons complement group classes by offering focused attention from senior blackbelts for accelerated progress in specific areas of interest.
People
Martin H. Escobar
Founder & Head Instructor
Third-degree blackbelt under Rey Diogo, former Tucson police officer with 21 years service, certified defensive tactics instructor, and multiple Pan-American tournament medalist. Developed law enforcement training programs and produced numerous championship athletes.
Questions
What programs does DeBrazil Jiu-Jitsu Academy offer?
We provide adult and kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, MMA training, self-defense instruction, law enforcement tactics, private lessons, and competitive tournament preparation.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior experience is required. Our academy welcomes all skill levels from complete beginners to advanced practitioners with personalized guidance available throughout your journey.
What benefits does the kids program provide?
Our youth program develops anti-bullying skills, leadership abilities, peer pressure resistance, improved concentration, and physical coordination in a safe, structured environment.
What are the class schedules?
Adult classes run Monday-Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM & 5:30-7:00 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 6:30-8:00 PM, Friday 9:30-11:00 AM & 5:30-7:00 PM, and Saturday 4:30-6:00 PM.
What makes DeBrazil Academy unique?
We combine 25+ years of experience, 12 in-house blackbelts, law enforcement expertise, and a family-oriented environment that prioritizes character development alongside technical proficiency.
