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This is our acclaimed BJJ Beginner Course curriculum, available now for registration. In 8 weeks, you will learn the most critical concepts and techniques of the highly-effective art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from a Competition/MMA as well as a Self Defense perspective. We will teach the most common Submissions, Escapes, Takedowns and Throws used in Street Self Defense, Submission Fighting and MMA. We have developed and perfected this program over the last 10 years at the Copa Jiu Jitsu Headquarter School in Chicago! This course is designed for those with no grappling experience, so you will all learn from the ground up.Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm.
This is a no gi (uniform) course, so no equipment is required. The address is 2601 N 5th St, Niles Mi.

Student registration is limited to ensure safety and quality instruction.

Wednesday Jan 3rd will be our first Copa Police Combatives class at Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles Academy! This system was primarily developed by Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr with the assistance of our Head instructor Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley in Chicago in 2005. Mack taught this system for several years at his Chicago school and now we are bringing it to Niles Michigan! It is a system developed for Law Enforcement to restrain and control non compliant opponents. This system that includes elements of Muay Thai strikes and kicks, Judo throws, but is heavily based on Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ground fighting. It is included in our unlimited membership or can be a stand alone system for $59/mo. FREE For Law Enforcement Officers!! Perfect for LEO and Non LEO alike! Taught by Mark “Mack the Knife” Daley, 3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Black Belt Judo, 5th Degree Black Belt Hapkido, Instructor for South Bend Police and Chris Brady Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, SWAT Team Leader and Defensive Tactics South Bend Police Department.

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm

My old friend and my Judo coach RJ Cohen will be doing a seminar at Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles on Tuesday June 27th, 2023 from 6-8pm.
RJ is the son of Olympian Irwin Cohen and was an Olympic Alternate. He is the best Judo coach I have ever trained with. The seminar is $30 and is open to all students regardless of experience. RJ and I are discussing the possibility of making Copa Jiu Jitsu an affiliate of Cohen Brothers Judo which is headquartered in the Chicago area.

We are moving our academy on Feb 28th, 2023 to 2601 N 5th St Niles Michigan. We are in front of Apex Storage, across the street from the Fire Station. We have outgrown the old place and have twice the mat space! We will have the same schedule, website, phone etc…just a new address. Our last class in the old location will be tomorrow (Monday) from 6-7:30pm. Tuesday classes will be:

5:15-6pm Kids Gi Jiu Jitsu

6-7:30pm Adult Gi Jiu Jitsu

7:30-8:30pm Krav Maga

Copa Jiu Jitsu Niles is having a Family Membership Special. For a limited time, the entire (immediate family) can train for $200/mo (a $250/mo value). This is a great way for the whole family to spend time together, get in shape, learn self defense and have a great bonding experience!! Come in and try a free class and check us out!

My dear friend and 6th degree Carlson Gracie Sr. Black Belt Ricardo Liborio will be conducting a Jiu-Jitsu seminar on Sunday October 17th, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 pm, at Copa Jiu-Jitsu Niles Academy, 111 E. Main St, Niles Michigan. Liborio is considered to be Carlson Sr’s top student and best Jiu Jitsu competitor:

Co-Founder of American Top Team MMA Team
Three time Brazilian National Champion[19]
IBJJF World Champion 1996
3rd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 1999
2nd Abu Dhabi Submission Tournament 2000
World Champion Masters Division 2000
NAGA Coach of the year in 2005
National Coach for USA Grappling[20]
Inducted into the NAGA Grappling Hall of Fame 2005
Voted most technical brazilian jiu-Jitsu competitor in 2006 Mundial

This gi seminar is open to the public and costs $50 pre-register or $60 at the door. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Carlson Gracie’s top fighter and instructor. Ricardo has been studying and teaching under the Carlson Gracie team since the 1980s. Old School Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu at its finest!!! For more info please email Mark.daley@sbcglobal.net

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