Team Carvalho

About Our School

Everything we do is about helping the future of our students. Our Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training is centered around raising great members of society. Through motivating, enthusiastic, and energizing instruction, students are taught crucial martial arts and life skills. All our students—especially in kids martial arts classes—will grow physically, mentally, and emotionally as they progress in class. Our combination of old school teachings, new school values, and high-level techniques bring something to the mat for everyone. We don’t need you to be a champion, just your best self!

Our History

Since 1991, the year of its foundation, Team Carvalho has become renowned in the field of martial arts. This victorious ascent started with Sensei Ricardo Carvalho’s initiative when he decided to start his own academy because of the large number of students he had.

​Previously, in 1989, his brother—Sensei Edson Carvalho—had left to fight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he quickly attained and established great fame. So with intentions to honor his brother Sensei Ricardo Carvalho named the academy after him (Academia Edson Carvalho).

At that time, Jiu-Jitsu was being promoted in the state of Bahia in Brazil, although the largest concentration of fighters was in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and the city of Manaus in the state of Amazonas.

Sensei Edson Carvalho is a native of Bahia and because he already had a large following and respected name in Rio de Janeiro, he was able to command a greater interest and his fellow citizens; great admiration thus he was the catalyst for the growth of Jiu-Jitsu in Bahia.​​​

Competitions were taking place everywhere in Bahia and they were great incentives for fighters who wanted better performances and greater competitiveness; all with a healthy and positive balance.  In that context, Senseis Edson and Ricardo Carvalho created “(FBJJ) Federacao Baiana De Jiu-Jitsu” in 1996.

Their objective was to manage the growth of the sport in Bahia different from other states. After all, they had an extensive historical and strong influence from the discipline of Judo in their backgrounds.

The difference is in the slogan of FBJJ Jiu-Jitsu Against Drugs. A philosophy of discipline and respect among the participants, athletes and leaders is followed not only by FBJJ but for all that join Team Carvalho anywhere in the world.

Kids Judo Recreation

Ages (4-7)

Carvalho Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids Judo Recreation Program is scheduled for half an hour, three times a week. Judo is a great sport for kids of all ages. Kids learn rolling, falling and a variety of techniques as well as fundamental judo skills. Self-discipline, friends and fun. We’ve got it all. We offer a free trial class. Judo is a great activity for kids.

It was designed to be that way on purpose. Carvalho Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a great place to learn it. It can be whatever the individual needs it to be, whether just a bit of exercise, self-defense, competitive sport, confidence building or a way to make new friends.

Our class structure is about developing good basics and physical conditioning. From here, students are able to develop their own style of judo as they mature and progress.

We believe that our kids should earn their stripes. Our grading system de-emphasizes the handing out of grades just for being at training for a set period of time. Unlike many martial arts clubs which have set grading dates where everybody is graded irrespective of their effort or proficiency, we constantly track student progress using our own system which has been developed over many decades of use and is constantly refined. This means students do not make progress through the grades unless they demonstrate that they have made a tangible improvement.

First and foremost, students must demonstrate a good attitude to their training, and to those they train with. From there, they can fulfill the set technical requirements for each level that will allow them to move on to the next. We find that far from being put off by not having a black belt by the age of 9 years, our system encourages our students to stick around longer. Ultimately, we hope it encourages students to train hard to learn, rather than chase bits of colored cloth. Such rewards come in their own time.

Old school Japanese Judo has the maxim: The amount of time you spend practicing completely determines your Judo. This means that the more you train, the better you get. We have a variety of morning and evening scheduled classes  for the kids to choose from. Students may attend any or all of these as they wish. Students who put in more training understandably make greater progress in the long run than those who train less. Some kids like to compete regularly at competitions. Competitions are great fun and range from friendly local events to bigger national level tournaments. We have produced champions at local and national levels.

We do not promote competitions as an end in themselves, but as a way for people to develop their judo further and learn a bit more about themselves. Judo is a lifelong activity.

This fun Judo Recreation class is great for improving developmental milestones while engaging each child in “play.” Carvalho Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy kids have fun while learning. This program helps prepare the youngsters in your household with simple yet fundamental self defense tools while building character.

Juniors Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(Ages 8-12)

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are excellent ways for children to learn three important values—self-discipline, persistence in pursuing a goal and self-confidence.

These two martial arts teach self-discipline and instill in the child the idea that his or her own success or failure is a direct result of the amount and intensity of their own effort. The idea of self-responsibility is a major stepping stone to success in life. In Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you get out of it exactly what you put into it. Also, because it is an individual sport, the child cannot place blame for failure on others. Conversely, success is the child’s alone to enjoy.

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu cannot be learned by magic, nor can they be learned overnight. The child learns that good things sometimes take a long time to happen. They learn to be persistent in their efforts. They also learn that truly valuable and cherished successes come from efforts that take a long time to be realized.

We all worry about our children being able to take care of themselves. The strength, agility and coordination that a child learns from Judo gives them self-confidence. They know that no matter what may happen at school or on the street, they will be able to take care of themselves. Many times, this self-confidence translates into the knowledge that they don’t have to fight someone to prove something. Through Judo practice and tournaments, they already know their capabilities and talents.

Learning Judo can teach your child valuable life skills that will help them succeed in areas on and far beyond the mat.

Teens Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are great sports for teens. They learn rolling, falling and many varieties of techniques, as well as fundamental Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills. Self-discipline, friends and fun. We’ve got it all, whether just a bit of exercise, self-defense, competitive sport, confidence building or a way to make new friends.

Our class structure is about developing good basics and physical conditioning. From here, students are able to develop their own style of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as they mature and progress.

We believe that our students should earn their stripes. Our grading system de-emphasizes the handing out of grades just for being at training for a set period of time. Unlike many martial arts clubs that have set grading dates where everybody is graded irrespective of their effort or proficiency, we constantly track student progress using our own system, which has been developed throughout many decades of use and is constantly refined. This means students do not make progress through the grades unless they demonstrate that they have actually made a tangible improvement.

First and foremost, students must demonstrate a good attitude to their training and to those with whom they train. From there, they must be able to fulfill the set technical requirements for each level that will allow them to move on to the next. We find that far from being put off by not having a black belt by the age of 9 years, our system encourages our students to stick around longer. Ultimately we hope it encourages students to train hard to learn, rather than chase bits of colored cloth. Such rewards come in their own time.

Old school Japanese Judo has the maxim: The amount of time you spend practicing completely determines your Judo. This means that the more you train, the better you get. Students may attend as many or all of the classes in a week as they wish. Those who put in more training understandably make greater progress in the long run.

Some teens like to compete regularly at competitions. Competitions are great fun, and range from friendly local events to bigger national tournaments. We have produced champions at both levels, though do not promote competitions as an end in themselves. Rather, they are a way for people to develop their skills further and learn a bit more about themselves.

Adults Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

It is our mission to help you achieve whatever goals you may have. Whether you want to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Judo champion, MMA fighter, or just want to get in great shape while learning a fun and effective martial art and how to defend yourself. We have successfully produced BJJ and Judo champions along with MMA champions and will discuss your short- and long-term goals with you upon joining.

Homeschools Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(ages 6-13)

This is our day-time program for younger students. Our Homeschoolers learn the Martial Arts of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This program is the same as our Juniors Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program. Your child will learn fundamentals of:

Self-Defense

Learning to defend themselves against common threats or behaviors.

Respect

Martial arts training will help you develop a new level of respect for your peers, your instructors, your parents, and yourself.

Self-Responsibility

Someone else is not responsible for YOUR actions. You are!

Self-Esteem

Learning, accepting, and loving who you are, inside and out.

Memorization and Retention

Repeating the same actions in various areas will help you maintain what you’ve learned for a lifetime.

Good Decision Making

Learning what’s imperative to act on versus what is not.

Positive Social Interaction

Learning you can laugh and have fun while being disciplined and enjoying what you’re doing.

Self-Respect

Learning to be proud of who you are and realizing your potential.

Self-Discipline

Learning that hard work and pushing yourself pays off.

Self-Control

Accepting the feelings that come over you and appropriately using them.

 

Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 Special Needs

We are here for the entire community, including children who need extra help. That’s why we have classes designed specifically for kids with disabilities or any learning obstacles. In this class, they’ll learn Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while improving their:

• Self-Defense
• Respect
• Self-Control
• Listening
• Focusing
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Social Skills
• And more!

 

Carvalho Fitness

This is a full body workout for all fitness levels. Students of all skill levels can join us and improve their health.

Team Carvalho Mobile Services “TCMS”

WE COME TO YOU!

At your home, at your work site or at your school:

• Private/Group Lessons
• Self-Defense Training
• Fitness Training
• Seminars
• Special Events

All services are provided by Sensei Edson Carvalho, 8th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, 7th Degree Judo Black Belt. More than 45 years of experience!

Carvalho Funtime Fitness 4 Toddlers

(Ages 2-3)

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