DEF!ANT JIU-JITSU is a BJJ academy based in Ajusco, Mexico City. We differ from most schools because our priorities are different. Our focus on enjoyment, participation, and friendship. We believe Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone.

We think Jiu-Jitsu is the ultimate martial art. It doesn’t matter whether you are training for self-defence, to improve your fitness, or simply to add something new to your life.

Many academies are almost entirely focused on competition training. That’s great for competitive students but not everyone wants that. That kind of training can be more aggressive and carries with it a greater risk of injury.

We cater for the students who want something else.

Do any of these apply to you?

you have a peaceful, relaxed, sociable personality
you could benefit from improved self-esteem and confidence
you are more interested in self-defence than competition
you are a mature person or a working professional
getting injured isn’t an option for you
you’re out of shape but you’d like your exercise to be fun
you are busy juggling family, study, and work commitments

How are we different?

We're an amateur, non-profit sports club.
We train because we love Jiu-Jitsu, not because we're trying to build an empire or get rich.
Affordable and reasonable fees.
Cost should never be a barrier to training so we keep our fees as low as possible.
We focus on Jiu-Jitsu as a defensive martial art.
Not everyone wants to compete so our Jiu-Jitsu isn't based around competing in tournaments.
Training for everyone, not just athletes.
Most students aren't planning on becoming a world champions. They just normal people who want to learn Jiu-Jitsu, do some rolling, and have fun.
Safety is always our top priority.
Getting injured isn't an option for most students so our students have an obligation to look after their partner's safety.
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
We are proud of the environment we have created and we want to keep it that way. Students who are unable to train safely and with respect aren't welcome.

How do we achieve our objectives?

We're open to change.
Our Jiu-Jitsu is in a constant state of evolution. We use the latest instructionals from world class instructors and competitors to ensure our teaching is always relevant.
Concept-driven learning.
We believe the underlying concept is much more important than trying to learn a technique for every situation. This makes our Jiu-Jitsu adaptable and our learning more efficient.
Emphasis on high percentage techniques.
We focus on teaching the most effective versions of techniques and we encourage our students to find the ones that work best for them.
Non-aggressive, social training.
Our rolling is slower, safer, and allows students to experiment and explore the things they've learned. Our students make faster progress this way.
Lots of Rolling!
While we don't train specifically for competition, live combat is an integral part of our training. We typically roll for an hour each class.
Continuous rolling. 10 minute rounds. Points don't matter.

COVID-19

Because of thepandemic we are unable to offer public classes. Instead we offer two private training options. Students must be able to confirm that they are adhering to the guidelines regarding COVID-19 i.e. wearing facemasks, social distancing, frequently washing hands. This is to reduce the risk of infecting others.

Rolling Only. 1-3 students per session.
Private Lessons. 2-3 students per class.