PYTHON JIU-JITSU ACADEMY
The Python Jiu-Jitsu Academy distinguishes itself among Jiu-Jitsu schools in the United States by focusing on a complete fighting system.
Our Jiu-Jitsu style focuses on six core elements: striking, chokes/strangulations, joint locks, throws, takedowns, and pins—to ensure students develop well-rounded self-defense skills. While many schools place heavy emphasis on competition training, we remain dedicated to preserving the original fighting style of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, recognizing that an exclusive focus on sport-based techniques often falls short in preparing individuals for real-world confrontations.
At our academy, we believe in a balanced approach that integrates both practical self-protection and competition focused techniques. While we happily support students interested in competing, personal protection remains our top priority in training. We dedicate the remainder of our sessions to honing competition skills, ensuring our practitioners develop a well-rounded skill set for success both on and off the mat.
Our instructor, Professor Ernest, received his black belt in 2006 under Pedro Carvalho and is currently a 4th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, certified by the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Rio de Janeiro and the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation. His extensive martial arts training includes Kickboxing, Boxing, Kali, Balintawak Escrima, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, and Libre Knife Fighting.
As a current law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience, Professor Ernest leveraged his comprehensive fighting background to enhance his effectiveness on duty, using his martial arts background to deal with dangerous confrontations and ensure his safety while upholding ethical standards. This experience has shaped his dedication to training and teaching since 1995, embodying the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
Professor Ernest’s Jiu-Jitsu lineage can be traced back to Mitsuyo Maeda, Carlos Gracie, Helio Gracie, Paulo Romito, Amelia Arruda, Anibal Braga, and finally Pedro Carvalho.
