Genesis Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

“I have three of my kids there and we love the environment of discipline and hard work. The boys love coach Marcel, he is great with the kids and patient with the little ones. He is a great teacher, and creates a fun but orderly place for the kids to grow in the martial art. Highly recommended.”

“Everything you’d want in a BJJ gym! Good people running the gym! Encouraging environment! Has good values! Fantastic balance of fun and discipline! The owners keep a high standard in their studio! Clean Respectful Homey while teaching the principles of the sport. I’m so thankful this place is near my home. They are excellent with kids! They know where to meet each child where they are at.. progress with each student and coach them according to their needs. They intentionally teach the kids manners and respect in a firm loving way! The leaders of this place is the real deal! Professional, humble and ready to give their students their all! The parents in the gym are all really friendly as well! The culture and community in this gym is everything you’ll hope for! God bless Marcel and Marie as they continue to impact the next generation of our nation!”

“I am a 10yo boy that has been training with Prof. Marcel for 3 years non-stop and I can confidently say, after doing lots of cross-training, than Prof. Marcel is by far the best black belt around! He is patient and very knowledgeable and his love for the sport is something you can tell from the start. If you are in the area looking for the BEST place and the BEST training partners to roll, look no further! Welcome to Genesis! Ossssssssssss”

“I highly recommend Genesis Academy for anyone looking for a great BJJ Gym to call home. My daughter has been trained by Professor Marcel Portilho for 3 years and loves it!!! I drive 17 miles and an hour in traffic Monday - Friday to take her there. That alone should tell you what a great gym it is. He takes his classes very seriously and no play time for the hour you are in class, but after class he gives his students time for some fun. Everybody loves Professor Marcel!!!”

“I can’t say enough great things about this gym! It came highly recommended by trusted friends in the jiu-jitsu community, and it has been an absolute blessing for our family. My kids have only been attending for a few short weeks for camp, and already I’ve seen such a huge change in them. They come home full of life, excited, confident, and wanting to go back every day. The coaches and owners are not only skilled and passionate, but they genuinely care about the kids and it shows in everything they do. This gym has quickly become a positive, motivating, and empowering space for our family, and I’m so grateful we found it. We truly couldn’t be happier!”