History – BJJ Sri Lanka was established in the year 2016 with a purpose to spread the art & culture of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Sri Lanka. Under the guidance and vision of Professor Rodrigo Teixeira & Professor Arun Sharma, BJJ Sri Lanka is affiliated under RTBJJ & F.J.J Rio, Brazil & BJJ India.
Founders – Professor Teixeira is 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt & A Multiple Times Pan Ams and World Champion. Professor Rodrigo had also competed & won in old school Vale Tudo Fights in Brazil. Arun Sharma is the Founder & Head Instructor of BJJ India, He is a 3rd Degree – Red Bar BJJ Purple Belt under Professor Rodrigo Teixeira. Tithira Perera is the Founder of BJJ Sri Lanka. He is currently Two Stripes – White Belt.
Lineage – Keeping The Legacy Alive !! We are under the prestige lineage of Grand Master Helio Gracie & Grand Master Carlos Gracie. Our detail rich training methods & mindset are directly derived from the Teachings of Professor Rodrigo Teixeira & his Brother Professor Pedro Carvalho who is a 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt. Rodrigo & Pedro have over 35 Years of BJJ Training & Teaching Experience with some of the most legendary BJJ Masters like Helio Gracie, Baretto, Silvio Bhering, Alvaro Barreto, Rickson Gracie, Regan Machado, Jean Jaques Machao & Ricardo De La Riva.
Training & Teaching – We keep the training environment very safe, clean and friendly which ensures injury free training & fast progress in learning & understanding the art. We have Gi & No Gi Classes which are suitable for all the age groups and genders. Our students learn the Self Defense aspect of the art first and foremost so that they can protect and defend themselves and their loved ones. We Offer Programs like Ladies only BJJ and Self Defense .
Aims & Ambition – Along with our regular classes, We organise & conduct regular Workshops/Seminars in Schools, Colleges, Corporates & NGOs.
Culture & Philosophy – The goal of BJJ Sri Lanka is to spread the art and culture of BJJ throughout the country for the betterment and safety of society. Being the First Academy in Sri Lanka spreading Traditional BJJ, we keep the culture and purity of The Gentle Art alive.
