Pooler Jiu-Jitsu

✨ Huge congratulations to all of our Lil’ Rollers who tested!! ✨

They worked incredibly hard, showed amazing focus, and gave it their all on the mats. 💪

There’s nothing more special than seeing them earn their promotions and proudly demonstrate everything they’ve learned in front of their families. The smiles, excitement, and confidence they showed made this such a memorable day for everyone. 😊

We are so proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see how much more you continue to grow. Keep working hard, Lil’ Rollers this is only the beginning! 👏🥋

🎤🥋 Late Night Roll: Jiu-Jitsu & Karaoke Night! 🥋🎤

Get ready for a night of rolls, laughs, and unforgettable fun! Join us on May 29th at 7PM for a special evening of Jiu-Jitsu and Karaoke (Adults Only 18+) 🎶🔥

Hit the mats, challenge your teammates, then grab the mic and show off your favorite songs! Whether you’re here to train, sing, or just enjoy the atmosphere, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Location: 832 S Laurel St, Springfield, GA 31329 (Effingham Combat Academy)

📍 Bring your energy
🎤 Bring your favorite song
🥋 Bring your best rolls
See you on the mats! 👊🔥

This Memorial Day weekend take time to remember why we observe it 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, a BBQ, or a day off of work. It is a day to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are forever grateful for those who gave everything for our country. ❤️🤍💙

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor not only those who served, but those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for the brothers beside them. Today, we proudly recognize the story and legacy behind the Team 3 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a legacy built on courage, sacrifice, resilience, and brotherhood.

Team 3 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is rooted in the lineage of BJJ black belt Professor Sergio Machado. He founded Team 3 to honor the memory of the ten fallen soldiers in his platoon who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash while serving our nation. The name “Team 3” stands as a permanent tribute to his platoon from his time serving as an Army Airborne Ranger a reminder that true brotherhood never fades.

After leaving the military in 2007, Professor Machado dedicated his life to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, transforming pain into purpose. Through teaching, mentorship, and service to others, he created more than a martial arts academy he built a family and a living legacy for the men he lost.

At Team 3, Jiu Jitsu is more than a sport. It is discipline in difficult moments. It is humility through growth. It is learning to protect yourself while respecting others. It is strength built through perseverance, community, and character. Often called “The Gentle Art,” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches that technique, patience, and heart can overcame size and strength a philosophy that reflects both the mats and life itself.

But beyond the techniques and training, Team 3 represents something deeper: carrying forward the spirit of those who can no longer stand beside us. Every class taught, every student encouraged, and every obstacle overcome is a way of keeping their memory live.

Professor Machado’s passion comes from seeing others grow through Jiu-Jitsu watching confidence develop, character strengthen, and lives change. That passion continues to inspire everyone who walks through the doors of Team 3. His mission reminds us that legacy is not only remembered in words, but in the lives we impact and the values we pass on.

This Memorial Day, we remember the ten fallen soldiered whose sacrifice inspired this journey. We honor all military heroes who gave everything in service to our country. We are humbled to be apart of Team 3.

May we never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Their memory lives on not only in history, but in every lesson taught, every hand extended, and every life changed through Team 3 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 🇺🇸

Since Memorial Day is coming up we would like to pause and remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom 🇺🇸
Memorial Day is more than the start of a long weekend — it is a time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication will never be forgotten.
At our studio, we believe values like honor, discipline, courage, and respect extend beyond the mat.
This weekend, we remember those who embodied those values in service to others.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and show gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙
Down below is more information on what Memorial Day is and why it is important.

Jiu-Jitsu Seminar and Promotions are a month away! Join us May 15!
To attend, see the front desk to make any size donation the Lazarus Project, a non-profit that empowers veterans to overcome combat-related challenges through faith and adaptive martial arts, helping them heal, grow, and rediscover purpose in their families and communities.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our Lil’ Rollers that tested yesterday!!
It was a blast and it’s always so special seeing them be promoted and showing off their skills for their families. 🥰