Nino Schembri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Specialties

Our business specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing for Adults, Kids, and Teens. We also teach Self Defense and Yoga.

History

Established in 2009.

Nino Schembri began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at age five under his teachers Marcelo and Silvio Behring in Nova Ipanema, Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He began his elite training at age thirteen under Jorge Pereira who helped develop the early stages of his game. As a blue belt at age eighteen, he moved to the Gracie Barra Academy to study under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Renzo Gracie. After just two years under the tutelage of the Gracie Barra Academy, he was promoted to the acclaimed rank of black belt and began his quest to conquer almost every Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu title. Some of these titles include the Brazilian, Pan American, and World Championship. He was also voted the most technical competitor in ADCC 2001. Today, he shares his knowledge and life’s work with the new generation of martial artists of all ages and backgrounds at his academy in Lawndale, CA.

Meet the Business Owner

Nino S.

Business Owner

Nino Schembri began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at age five under his teachers Marcelo and Silvio Behring in Nova Ipanema, Rio de Janiero, Brazil. He began his elite training at age thirteen under Jorge Pereira who helped develop the early stages of his game. As a blue belt at age eighteen, he moved to the Gracie Barra Academy to study under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. and Renzo Gracie. After just two years under the tutelage of the Gracie Barra Academy, he was promoted to the acclaimed rank of black belt and began his quest to conquer almost every Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu title. Some of these titles include the Brazilian, Pan American, and World Championship. He was also voted the most technical competitor in ADCC 2001. Today, he shares his knowledge and life’s work with the new generation of martial artists of all ages and backgrounds at his academy in Lawndale, CA.