Learn self-defense, get fit, and have fun
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a street-tested martial art that relies on technique, leverage, and timing rather than strength and athleticism.
Learning Jiu Jitsu will enable you to defend yourself against a larger, stronger opponent. You will develop practical self-defense skills that will help you feel safer and more confident.
Our programs will help you lose weight and get in great shape. You will strengthen and tone your muscles while also building flexibility, endurance, and functional fitness.
Jiu Jitsu is a great way to improve your physical, mental and emotional health.
You will fall in love with Jiu Jitsu. Feel the stress melt away as you become fully immersed in learning new skills.
You will make friends and become part of a supportive, encouraging community of people who are trying to better themselves and each other.
We welcome everyone regardless of age or athletic ability
"Having the opportunity to train with Ed over the years has been a great honor. Not only is he a fantastic teacher who genuinely cares about your progress and pays great attention to detail, he's also a person of great character and a lifelong friend."
"Ed's passion for Jiu Jitsu is only rivaled by his love of teaching. His meticulous and grounded personality reflect characteristics that motivate and challenge his students to seek excellence. Ed Maguire has also been a focused and sincere student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu for many years. This experience gives him a unique perspective to help anyone at any age become skilled in the Gentle Art. I recommend Ed Maguire as an ideal teacher for anyone truly willing to learn Gracie Jiu Jitsu!"
I have had the pleasure of knowing and training with Ed for over 9 years. He is an outstanding coach with great technical prowess, and has an acute attention to detail that breaks positions/techniques/concepts down to their fundamental level, so they are easier to understand and execute. I visited the academy in December 2017, and was impressed by the size and cleanliness of the training area. All in all, a fantastic place to train. Can’t wait to go back!!
Cactus Jiu Jitsu teaches the original “self defense based” Gracie Jiu Jitsu. If you are looking to learn real world self defense, then Cactus JJ is the place to go. Ed is a great instructor and has a great temperament for both adults and children. As a law enforcement officer, I know I am learning techniques and concepts that will keep me safe on the job. I live over 40 minutes from Cactus Jiu Jitsu and drive past multiple other Jiu-Jitsu academies because I know Ed and Cactus JJ are second to none!
"Ed focuses on self protection which is the power of BJJ. Ed is a Pedro Sauer trained black belt so the level of detail is beautiful. I'm a 45 year old blue belt and I appreciate the technical focus, the focus on safety, and the great training partners at Cactus JJ."
"Betty and Ed are amazing! They have embraced my 2 boys and our challenges no hesitations at all. My older son even had a one on one with Ed and their daughter and he was able to learn some new techniques and to be able to feel more comfortable and confident in class! Highly recommend Cactus Jiu Jitsu!"
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