World-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and boxing in Indialantic — taught by a UFC veteran, in a family academy where everyone is welcome.
Mornings, evenings and Saturday open mat. Come for self defense, discipline, getting in shape or competing — the room is built for all of it.
“Founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent.”
Technique and leverage over strength. Ground fighting, joint locks and chokeholds, drilled live and pressure-tested in rolling. Gi and no-gi classes on the timetable.
Submitted Vicente Luque — now a top-ranked UFC welterweight contender — at Capital Fight in 2010, when both men were 2–0.
Watch the fightBesides training and competing at the highest level, Professor Portela enjoys teaching and sharing his techniques with his students — a family oriented academy where everyone is welcome, whether it is self defense, discipline, getting in shape or competing.
“Pure life — pura vida — is a Costa Rican lifestyle. It means simple life, but in Costa Rica it is more than just a saying. It is a way of life.”
The Pure Life philosophy
Medals earned by Pure Life members in registered competition, as recorded on Smoothcomp.
Our goal is to empower your child with unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies — or any incoming life challenge.
Classes coach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu alongside discipline, self defense drills, conditioning and positional sparring.
No gi, no experience and no commitment needed. Tell us who’s training and we’ll put you in the right class.
