At ACS our organization was created with one thing in mind, to provide the highest quality combat training in Houston area.
Our Mission
Our mission is to teach and promote the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts in a safe team environment, the only way Relson Gracie will allow it to be taught.
Company Bio
Whether you are a beginner, advanced or in another style, you will feel welcome in our friendly training environment. We take pride in being able to accommodate people from all backgrounds. You do not need any previous martial arts experience to take our classes.
We have designed a program specifically oriented to satisfy your individual needs in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in a safe and positive environment. Our classes are conducive to fast learning and lasting results that will accommodate individuals of any experience level (from beginner to advanced), any fitness level (from inactive to athletic) and every age group (from 8 to 80), including men, women and children.
We are proud to provide a unique curriculum which allows our members to evaluate their goals and progress throughout their lessons. If you are looking for realistic self defense, improved fitness levels, increased self confidence, healthy weight loss, continuous stress relief and added flexibility then ACS is the place for you!
Bruce is a world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling competitor. He has had numerous wins at the elite level of world competition in the sport as well as coaching many Jiu-Jitsu and MMA champions.
Accomplishments:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
2001(Spring) Dallas Machado Tournament – 1st place Heavyweight Division, 3rd place Open Division
2001(Fall) Dallas Machado Tournament – 2nd place Heavyweight Division, 1st place Open Division
2002 (Summer) Dallas Machado Tournament – 1st place Heavyweight Division, 2nd place Open Division
2003 Austin BJJ Tournament – 1st place GI Heavyweight Division, 1st place No GI Heavyweight Division, 3rd place No GI Open Division, 1st place GI Open Division
2004 Mundials – 3rd place Heavyweight Division…purple belt
2004 Gavea Estadual Championships – 1st day…1st place Heavyweight (purple belt)…2nd day…2nd place Open Division
2004 Brazilian State Champion
2004 – 2nd place Brazilian Team Nationals
2006 – Copo Do Mundo(World Cup) – 2nd place Heavyweight
Judo
2001 Houston Judo Open – 1st place Heavyweight Division
2002 Swamp Classic – 3rd place Heavyweight Division
2002 Texas A&M Judo – 2nd place Heavyweight Division, 1st place Open Division
Background: "Cooper" is an experienced grappling competitor and brings a great deal of technical throwing and takedown ability to the Academy as well as being a submission tactician on the ground.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Focus Striking, Wrestling
Background:
Drew is a well rounded competitive MMA fighter. He brings a brings a great deal of experience and a high level of energy to the Academy and is sure to get you moving.