Embrace Community, Integrity, and Personal Development
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IN BRAMPTON
Unleash your potential with BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) unique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, fostering self-defense skills, discipline, and confidence. Embark on a transformative journey towards health and happiness, ingrained with our core values of brotherhood/sisterhood, integrity, and personal development.
Unleash your potential with BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) unique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, fostering self-defense skills, discipline, and confidence. Embark on a transformative journey towards health and happiness, ingrained with our core values of brotherhood/sisterhood, integrity, and personal development.
OUR VALUES
Brotherhood/ Sisterhood
BJJ-MMAC (Nova União Mississauga) represents a brotherhood and sisterhood, promoting mutual respect and encouragement. Join our diverse family on the mat, unified by a shared passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as we together celebrate victories, learn from defeats, and continuously uplift each other.
Integrity
Integrity resonates at the heart of BJJ-MMAC (Nova União Mississauga) , reflected in our steadfast commitment to honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct. As we foster an environment where righteousness is the norm, we're not just building better martial artists but better individuals, who carry these values both on and off the mat.
Development
At BJJ-MMAC (Nova União Mississauga) , we value development and embrace the transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a path to personal growth and resilience. With tailored programs and continuous support, we see every individual's journey as unique and deeply valued, making personal progression a way of life.
OUR PROGRAMS
KIDS
A fun, safe gateway to BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) . We foster discipline and self-confidence, cultivating lifelong friendships and values. Kickstart your child’s journey to health and happiness.
ADULTS
A welcoming environment to learn BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) that focuses on the fundamentals, while also offering classes for those more advanced, as well. Embark on your journey today.
KIDS ANTI-BULLY CLASSES
BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) Kids Anti-Bully Classes enhance lifelong confidence, teaching self-defense skills while fostering respect and resilience.
NO-GI CLASSES
WOMEN’S JIU-JITSU
Empowering women in a safe space, BJJ-MMAC’S (Nova União Brampton) Self-Defense program enhances fitness, confidence, and teaches effective self-defense techniques.
OUR TEAM
André Pederneiras
Founder
Voted the world’s best MMA coach in 2010, André is co-founder of Nova União. He has been the instructor and coach of some of the most notable names in MMA including John Lewis, Jose Aldo, Renan Barao, and many others.
Bruno Bastos
Athlete
Bruno is a highly decorated black belt under Wendell Alexander that include championships from juvenile, adult, and now masters competitions. He is an IBJJF Adult No-Gi World Champion and Masters World Champion.
Thales Leites
Athlete/ UFC Competitor
With 36 professional mixed martial arts fights including 20 in the UFC, Thales was an elite MMA fighter for over a decade.
Wagnney Fabiano
Athlete
Wagnney is a mixed martial artist who was the International Fight League (IFL) Champion and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) competitor. He is also president of Nova União Canada.
Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro
Athlete
Vitor Shaolin is an iconic lightweight competitor in the sport who made a name for himself in both the jiu jitsu areana and MMA. He is a 3-time black belt World Champion (plus 1 time runner up), Brazilian Nationals Champion, and ADCC bronze medalist.
José Aldo
Athlete/ Former UFC Champion
Known for his well rounded and dynamic fighting style, José has won 4 Fight of the Night and 2 Performance of the Night awards in the UFC. He also holds the record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7 consecutive title defenses).
Leonardo Santos
President & Athlete
Leo is a current lightweight contender in the UFC as well as the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. He is also an ADCC bronze medalist, 2-time IBJJF World Championship black belt medalist, and a 4-time World Cup Champion.
Wendell Alexander
Founder
Wendell co-founded Nova União along with André and has promoted some of the biggest names in jiu jitsu, including Leonardo Santos, Bruno Bastos, and many others.
Robson Moura
Athlete
One of the greatest light featherweight competitors in history, Robson Moura is a 5 time Black Belt World Championship (IBJJF) and also a CBJJO World Cup Champion.
Márcio André
Athlete
One of the most prominent jiu jitsu athletes currently competing. A constant featherweight contender, he holds black belt titles at the European and World No Gi Championships. He is also a black belt Worlds and Pan Championship medalist.
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