Business Details
Your Premier Martial Arts Training Center in Valley Stream, NY
Budokan Martial Arts Academy was founded with a mission to preserve martial arts tradition while fostering community health through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts instruction. Our team of expert instructors, including 3rd-degree black belt Sensei Nardu Debrah under Renzo Gracie, delivers high-quality training in a safe, respectful environment. We cater to diverse needs through specialized programs for children aged 4-7, youth aged 8-14, and adults, focusing on discipline, fitness, self-defense, and competition. With over two decades of combined experience, our instructors have trained under legendary martial artists and maintain active competition records.Our facility emphasizes proper etiquette, hygiene, and technical excellence, offering unlimited access to multi-art programs that include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, NoGi Submission Grappling, and the Universal Defense System. We maintain strict standards for training conduct, ensuring optimal learning conditions while preventing injuries through comprehensive guidelines. Our instructors hold multiple championship titles across various disciplines and continue to advance their expertise through ongoing study and practice.
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts
Youth Martial Arts
Little Samurais Program
NoGi Submission Grappling
Universal Defense System
Highlights and features
- We offer championship-level instruction from Renzo Gracie lineage black belts
- Our multi-art curriculum includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Universal Defense System
- We maintain strict hygiene and safety standards for optimal training conditions
- Our instructors hold multiple competition titles across various martial arts disciplines
- We provide age-specific programs with proven youth development methodologies
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu utilizes ground techniques to control or submit opponents through leverage-based principles. Our program emphasizes technical proficiency, competitive training, and self-defense applications. Students develop physical conditioning, mental discipline, and strategic thinking through structured drills and sparring sessions under expert supervision.
Mixed Martial Arts
Our MMA program integrates multiple martial arts disciplines including boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Training focuses on comprehensive skill development across striking, grappling, and transition techniques. Students learn practical applications for competition and real-world self-defense scenarios in a controlled, safety-conscious environment.
Youth Program
Designed for ages 8-14, this program builds discipline, work ethic, and confidence through structured martial arts training. Our curriculum combines technical instruction with character development, teaching respect, perseverance, and teamwork while developing physical coordination and self-defense capabilities.
Little Samurais
Introductory program for ages 4-7 establishes fundamental martial arts skills and positive learning habits. Through engaging activities and basic technique instruction, children develop focus, motor skills, and respect while building a foundation for future martial arts progression.
NoGi Submission Grappling
This specialized program focuses on grappling techniques without traditional gi uniforms, emphasizing real-world application scenarios. Training develops close-quarters combat skills, positional control, and submission techniques through live drilling and sparring sessions.
People
Sensei Nardu Debrah
Head Instructor/Co-Owner
3rd-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie with multiple championship titles in BJJ and MMA. Author of 'Journey Inward' and senior instructor in Universal Defense System with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Professor Matt Culley
Instructor/Co-Owner
2nd-degree black belt with competition victories in BJJ, Judo, and MMA. Trained under Renzo Gracie and John Danaher since 2008, and co-creator of RiSE Invitational Championship Submission Grappling.
Professor Akbar Muhammad
BJJ Instructor
1st-degree black belt with competitive success in BJJ tournaments. Student at Budokan since 2008, specializing in technical instruction and competitive preparation for advanced students.
Questions
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide free trial classes for all our martial arts programs.
What age groups do you accept for training?
We offer programs for children aged 4-7, youth aged 8-14, and adults.
What martial arts styles are included in your curriculum?
Our program includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, NoGi Submission Grappling, and Universal Defense System.
Are there competitive training opportunities available?
Yes, we prepare students for competition with specialized training in BJJ, MMA, and submission grappling.
What are the membership pricing options?
Adult memberships start at $170/month, youth at $150/month, and Little Samurais at $99/month.
