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

Most academies are profit-driven businesses focused on making money and winning competitions. That wasn’t something we were interested in so we decided to do things differently.

We think of our selves as promoting “community Jiu-Jitsu”. We are a local, non-profit club tasked with enhancing the lives of our members through friendship and training. Our focus is on Jiu-Jitsu as a defensive martial art and a fun way to improve fitness.

Do any of these apply to you?

your personality is peaceful, non-competitive, and sociable
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. We're 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 we all have an obligation to protect ourselves and our partners.
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
We are proud of the environment we have created. Students who lack respect and cannot train safely 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 current.
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 10 minute rounds. We don't care about points.

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.