Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Daniel 'Maozinha' Galvao

Details: Daniel is a 5th Degree Black Belt under the famous Master Ricardo De La Riva. He is currently the highest ranking black belt in North Houston, and has over 20 years experience instructing a wide range of students internationally, from professional fighters to children. Originally from Belém Do Para, Brazil, birthplace of the founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Carlos & Helio Gracie, Daniel has lived around the world both teaching and competing in Jiu Jitsu & MMA. Daniel believes that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is valuable for everyone- not just athletes. It is one of the paramount forms of martial arts for both adults and children, as it instills discipline, confidence, and respect in those who practice

Kids Program Url: https://teammaozinha.com/kids-teens/

Kids Program Detail: Like our adult program, the Kid’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructs our younger generation the fundamental values of the art. We aim to help our young students develop not only physically, but mentally through teaching the principles of respect, discipline, and perseverance. With the traditional Jiu Jitsu program, young learners age 5-15 grow through the belt system just as our adult students do. Not only will your child adopt an attitude for success, but they will have fun doing so!

Woman Only Program Url: https://teammaozinha.com/womens-bjj/

Woman Only Program Detail: Our Women’s Only class is for ladies ages 12+, with instruction lead BY women, FOR Women! This program is suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners.

Other Programs Available: NoGi / Submission Grappling, MMA Kickboxing

Schedule Url: https://teammaozinha.com/schedule/

Email: MaozinhaBJJTexas@gmail.com

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

Awards: Daniel 'Maozinha' Galvao - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 1st place – Royler Gracie Cup (1997) Purple Belt, 1st Place – State League Rio de Janeiro – Purple Belt, 1st Place – Absolute League of Rio de Janeiro Open Weight (1999) Brown Belt, 1st Place – Cyclone Cup Rio de Janeiro (1999) Brown Belt, 1st Place – State Champion of Rio De Janeiro Middle-Heavy (2001) Black Belt, World Pro Abu Dhabi Championship (2014) Black Belt Winner, F2W Pro 66 Winner & Submission of the Night, F2W Pro 103 Winner & Submission of the Night; NoGi Jiu Jitsu/Grappling: 2nd Place – Grappler’s Quest UFC Expo (2010), 3rd Place – ADCC trials (2005), 3rd Place – World Champion IBJJF Long Beach (2009)

Country: United States