Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Cabarete

eXtreme Cabarete is home to Jiu Jitsu de la Coata, a top ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in the Dominican Republic.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is the Brazilian adaptation of the original martial art, and the life style fits naturally with the athletic local population of Cabarete.  For the history of Jiu Jitsu and the history of Jiu Jitsu in the Dominican Republic, click here.

Santo Domingo native Tomas “Papo” Sone moved to Cabarete and established the Jiu Jitus de la Costa Academy after being the first Dominican pro Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter to compete internationally.   Now Papo and co founder Joe Nerauter train others in boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as Mixed Martial Arts.   The local level has grown to the point of winning National competitions, sending competitors internationally and hosting international competitions.

Jiu Jitsu training

Group classes run daily at 6: 00 pm  as follows:  Monday and Wednesday, GI.  Tuesday and Thursday: no gi.  Fridays pending numbers and  Saturday is open mat.   Classes are still open for beginners to advanced and women are encouraged to participate.  Privates are by appointment only, and are run during the day.

Papo is mentioned in the book  ”Cauliflower Chronicles”  by Marshal Carper.

For information on one week intensive Brazillian Jiu Jitsu camps, Boxing Camps and Women’s self defence courses, check out BJJCabarete