About Us

The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Center was established in 1995 by Grappling Hall OF Fame, world renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and competitor Pablo Popovitch.

He prides himself in offering personalized service and instruction for students of all levels of experience. His students receive a proven training program that includes the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts instruction available.  Classes are taught by World Class instructors certified in the area that they teach and that were handpicked for their excellence, professionalism and dedication to the art of teaching Martial Arts.

Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts programs transforms a student into a disciplined and well-rounded individual. Students will improve physical shape and stamina with the confidence to defend themselves in real-world situations.

Our Ft. Lauderdale Academy features brand new Zebra mats—voted the best mats in the world—used on professional competition and elite training centers. The mats are professionally cleaned daily with hospital disinfectant and we have $1,500 scrubbing/vacuuming machines to remove any dirt or hair from the mats.