WANTAGH, NY · THE HEADQUARTERS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Adults.
All Levels. All Backgrounds.

You do not need to be athletic, experienced, or young to start BJJ. You just need to show up. At Soca BJJ, every adult class is built on the same curriculum that has produced world champions — adapted and taught in a way that works for complete beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Alexandre Soca Freitas
10x World Master Champion

Samantha Freitas
10x World Master Champion

6x Pan-American Champion

7x Pan-American Champion

2x Abu Dhabi World
Legend Champion

Abu Dhabi ADCC
World Champion

WANTAGH, NY

WELCOME TO SOCA BJJ WANTAGH

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is unique among martial arts because it is built on leverage and technique, not size or strength. That is what makes it genuinely effective for self-defense and genuinely accessible to anyone willing to learn. At Soca BJJ, adult training means real instruction, real progression, and a training environment built on mutual respect.

All adult programs follow the core curriculum developed by Master Alexandre ‘Soca’ Freitas a Coral Belt with nearly four decades of competitive and teaching experience. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you are training in a system refined at the highest levels of the sport.

SEE SOCA BJJ IN ACTION

Watch what training at our academy looks and feels like — then come try it for yourself.

Classes Offered at This Location

LEARN SELF-DEFENSE

Real techniques that work — taught by instructors who have tested them at the highest levels of competition. You will leave every class knowing more about how to protect yourself and those around you.

BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE

Confidence earned on the mat carries everywhere. As your technique grows, so does your ability to stay calm, think clearly, and trust yourself under pressure — in training and in life.

IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most complete physical and mental practices available. Better fitness, sharper focus, and a community that genuinely looks out for each other — that is what you join when you step on the mat.

WHAT WE

TEACH

Watch what training at our academy looks and feels like — then come try it for yourself.

Adults

  • Beginner BJJ Belt Program
  • Advanced BJJ Belt Program
  • No Gi Submission Grappling

Kids

  • • Kids BJJ Belt Program (Mini Grapplers · Little Grapplers 1 & 2 · Junior Grapplers)
  • • Kids No Gi Grappling

Exclusive to Wantagh HQ

  • •Brazilian Performance Fitness

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

★★★★★  EXCELLENT · 60+ REVIEWS

★★★★★

“From beginners to expert, this academy has the diversity of levels that can challenge everyone. The one comment repeated is: everyone respects each other’s level and no one is looking to hurt anyone.”

— W.M.

★★★★★

“Master Soca and the entire team of instructors are great at teaching and rolling with. Whether you want to get in great shape or learn how to defend yourself, Soca BJJ is the place to be.”

— J.D.

★★★★★

“There is no comparison. Don’t make a mistake and go anywhere else — whether your kids want to learn or you yourself want to learn. Top notch.”

— L.D.

YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE.

No experience needed. No pressure. Just come train with us and see what Soca BJJ is about.

SOCA BJJ — WANTAGH HQ