Join VT BJJ, certified by IBJJF & NAGA, and recognized as the Best Martial Arts Studio in Vermont by Seven Days in 2024! Become part of our champion community!
Our expert programs empower you to grow stronger, more confident, and capable. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes is the only CBJJP (Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu Profissional), USBJJF (United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) and IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) Certified 7th Degree Coral Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense instructor under late Grand-Master
Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and beginning his Jiu-Jitsu training under the great Carlson Gracie Sr. at 17. Julio “Foca” competed in all Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie Competition Elite Team; Julio “Foca” went on to become a five-times Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, three-times Rio de Janeiro State Champion and two-times IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. Julio “Foca” is the co-founder of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Revolution Team and co-author of the book “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Experts Only” with his late instructor Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr. Julio "Foca" is USA Boxing Certified Training Coach. Accept no Imitations! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds endurance, patience, discipline, self-respect and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers legitimate classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Self-Defense, Submission Grappling (BJJ No-Gi) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for men, women and children in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Our Kids BJJ program will help your kids to learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense skills that they can use for the rest of their lives; BJJ for children promotes self-esteem, self-defense and bully-proofing, self-confidence, character development, a physical outlet with discipline, cooperation with other children, respect for peers and adults, perseverance and a healthy lifestyle. Give your kids the ability to get stronger, gain confidence and build resilience! The BJJ Revolution Team is a world’s leading organization of jiu-jitsu athletes and professionals including jiu-jitsu students, jiu-jitsu trainers and instructors, martial arts school instructors and business owners. These pros coach, train and influence millions of health-minded people each year. Learn more about membership and benefits at www.bjjrevolutionteam.com
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08/05/2026
🏆 WE DID IT AGAIN! 🏆
Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been voted Best Martial Arts Studio in Vermont in the 2026 Seven Daysies Awards!
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for us and continues to support our academy. This recognition belongs to our entire VT BJJ family—our students, parents, coaches and community.
Thank you for trusting us, training with us and helping make VT BJJ such a special place.
Best Martial Arts Studio in Vermont — three years in a row! 🥋💙
If you've been thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we'd love to welcome you to our academy.
Seven Days
08/04/2026
KILL YOUR LION TODAY!
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The Best Never Rest!
07/12/2026
Buffalo Combat Fitness! Fantastic place. The new location is amazing! Thanks Joe and everyone that came in for my visit. It was a beautiful hot day!
Congratulations to Joe and Bill on their 3rd stripe on their Black Belt, and Mike on his 2nd stripe on his Black Belt.
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07/02/2026
VT BJJ will be closed on July 4th.
Independence Day!
Enjoy the National Holiday with friends and family!
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