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Scotia & Clifton Park, New York
Team Jucão Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Martial arts in Scotia and Clifton Park. Build focus, physical strength and confidence with Team Jucão.
The Jucao Family
Martial Arts in Scotia and Clifton Park
At Team Jucão in the northern Albany suburbs of Scotia and Clifton Park, we believe that martial arts training can help every child and adult develop the mental and physical skills they need to succeed in life. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about self-defense like so many believe. At Team Jucão, it is also about improved focus, physical strength, and positive social interaction. We teach our members to set goals, work hard, and follow through, all the while having fun and making friends.
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Team Jucão Programs
Since the popularity of mixed Martial Arts hit mainstream media, more and more people in the Scotia and Clifton Park community are looking to Martial Arts classes for their fitness and workout routine. Our programs in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will help you or your child improve their physical strength, flexibility, confidence, and self-discipline. At Team Jucão in Scotia and Clifton Park, we take pride in the Martial Arts programs that we teach and have years of experience in each area. Choose a program below to learn more:
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Self-defense, bully prevention and fitness in a fun, structured environment.
Adults Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Scotia and Clifton Park.
Muay Thai Programme
Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, footwork and conditioning.
Women’s Self-Defense
Practical and realistic self-defense instruction.
Why it’s important
Confident Kids
Jiu Jitsu gives kids the tools to be confident and assertive, when facing adversity!
The Jucao Family
At Team Jucao, we are a family, support and encouragement are what makes us succeed!
Personal Goals
Professors Larson and Gatoff are always available by appointment.
Team Jucão Instructors
Nels Larson
Professor
Co-founder of Team Jucão New York.
Alan Gatoff
Professor
Co-founder of Team Jucão New York.
A look inside.
From the mat.
“Great environment and the training is top notch with very knowledgeable professors. One day of training and you will see the closeness and family type of vibe between everybody.”
Michael Guynup, Facebook
“Great group of guys. Everyone is helpful in training methods and patient with the ones of us that need a little extra attention. I can’t say enough good about this team and the professors. Top shelf team for sure.”
Japheth Dooter Deberry, Student
“Nels and Al are amazing people and instructors. I’m proud to have trained with them and to know them as friends. You want someone who can bring out the best in you this is the team to help you do it.”
Donald Walton, Facebook
“It’s an amazing place to learn bjj. Facilities are spacious and extremely clean. Professors are patient, friendly, and very knowledgeable. It’s a place where friends and training become family. Great team, best bjj school in upstate NY.”
Kai Legendre, Facebook
“This gym is the best of the best in the capital region. Not only is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offered with membership, but there are multiple kickboxing classes too. The professors are friendly and provide a safe environment for all who enter their doors. If you're considering training Jiu Jitsu/want to learn self defense, try it out and you won't regret it.”
Patrick, Google
“Great group of guys/girls here. Go try a class and see for yourself.”
Ryan Clark, Facebook
“I have lived and trained all over the country and the Capital region is very lucky to have Nels and Alan in its backyard. They are great instructors and have built a wonderful team family that is extremely welcoming and supportive of new members. Look no further.”
Scott Johnston, Google
Contact Us Today
We are ready to start the journey with you. Come check us out!
Team Jucão of Scotia and Clifton Park will positively change you and your child. Are you ready to take the next step towards a more healthy, confident, dedicated life?
(518) 424-656825 Mohawk Ave Ste 4, Scotia, NY 12302Get Directions