The Ribeiro Brothers Jiu-Jitsu organization is one of the most respected and accomplished Jiu-Jitsu associations in the world. Saulo and Alexandre (Xande) Ribeiro have direct training lineage to the Gracie family, inventors of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Saulo & Xande actively compete and coach top competitors in tournaments all around the world. This means that in our academy, students will learn the basic methods of the original masters as well as the freshest and most up to date Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques available today.
Saulo and Xande continue to be a direct influence on how we practice and teach Jiu-Jitsu. Based in San Diego, CA, Saulo and Xande are founders and owners of the University of Jiu-Jitsu.
Saulo & Xande Accomplishments:
Saulo Ribeiro is a 4th degree blackbelt in Jiu-Jitsu, a six time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, and two time ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion. Saulo is the only Jiu Jitsu fighter in history to win world titles at five different weight divisions, a feat many believe will never be replicated.
Training Lineage: Helio Gracie- Royler Gracie- Saulo Ribeiro
Xande Ribeiro is a 3rd degree blackbelt in Jiu Jitsu, a six time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, and two time ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion. He is also one of only six men in the history of Jiu Jitsu to win 2 Absolute division (open weight) titles.
Training Lineage: Helio Gracie- Royler Gracie- Saulo Ribeiro- Xande Ribeiro
