Welcome to The Jiu-Jitsu Academy website, home of Team Bruce Shepherd competition team. We specialize in traditional Brazilian jiu-jitsu, self defense and kid's classes. While training at the academy you can expect a safe, clean and friendly environment. Owned and operated by Professor Bruce Shepherd, a black belt under Marcelo Ferreira, the Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an advanced learning environment that promotes traditional martial arts and their values, based on a positive attitude, discipline, honor, loyalty and respect.