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Head Professor: Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller

Details: The Paragon Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a rich history on the central coast of California. With the help of his good friend, Michael Florimbi, Ricardo ‘Franjinha’ Miller opened Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Barbara in 1998. Since 2002, Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has offered martial arts classes in Ventura County, where Franjinha is a longtime resident. A black belt under the legendary Romero ‘Jacare’ Cavalcanti, Franjinha has a lengthy and successful competitive career. He is a multiple time world champion and continues to lead by example by entering international tournaments on a regular basis. However, his goal in opening the Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is to make champions who find success on and off the mat. Along with a strong competition team, Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a well-developed kids program that is dedicated to building the Paragon Panthers of tomorrow. The broad variety of classes at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can accommodate prospective students to achieve a wide array of fitness goals. Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is filled with amenities that will appeal to kids and adults, alike. Kids like the climbing wall and ropes, while the gym equipment provides everything you need for strength training. There is a large mat space for group classes and a smaller mat for more individual training. Additionally, both the men’s and women’s restrooms have showers for your convenience. As a father, Franjinha is dedicated to creating a family environment at Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In fact, it is not uncommon to find family members training kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu alongside one another. As a consequence, the atmosphere at the academy is a fine balance of hard training and welcoming personalities.

Kids Program Url: https://paragonbjjventura.com/jiu-jitsu-classes-ventura/#kids-bjj

Kids Program Detail: The Paragon Jiu Jitsu Kids Program builds higher confidence and greater self-esteem in our students so they can overcome challenges and obstacles they face in life. Our kids program is based in Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed with the essentials of striking. This unique combination matches the two most dominate martial arts skills into one program. Kids will learn that size is not relevant compared to pure technique, which is a great confidence booster for smaller kids. We pride ourselves on the effectiveness of our teaching style over other disciplines. Our teaching style focuses on: building leadership qualities, recognizing the individual, positive reinforcement and reward, and commitment.

Other Programs Available: Kickboxing

Schedule Url: https://paragonbjjventura.com/class-schedule/

Special Offer: Free day pass

Email: info@paragonbjjventura.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/ParagonBrazilianJiuJitsuVentura/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paragonbjjvideos/

Video Url: https://youtu.be/aFCxG_KDLGE

Awards: Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller: 1996-Brown Belt Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2003-Black Belt Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2006-Black Belt Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2007-Black Belt Worlds No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2007-Black Belt Pan Ji-Jitsu Champion; 2008-Black Belt Worlds No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2010-Black Belt Worlds No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2010-Black Belt Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2010-Black Belt Open Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2010-Black Belt American Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2011-Black Belt American Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2011-Black Belt American Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2012-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion; 2013-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion; 2013-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Master & Senior; 2014-Black Belt Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2014-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Master & Senior; 2014-Black Belt American Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2015- Black Belt Pan Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 2015-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Champion; 2015-Black Belt World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Master & Senior; 2015- Black Belt American Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Champion

Country: United States