865 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089, USA
Alexandre Vaca Moreira. Professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / MMA Coach, Competitor & Self Defense Expert out of western Massachusetts. Available for sponsorship, 1:1 training and seminars. Vaca BJJ & MMA coming soon.
Alexandre is a big friend and I was there to Master Class , so impressive and inspiring the environment and peoples who’s training there . Congrats
Posted 11 months ago
Professor Vaca is a great jiu jitsu, MMA and self defense teacher. Professor Lucas is an amazing jiu jitsu teacher for any age and any level. They both are from Natal, RN, Brazil and practice/teach real traditional jiu jitsu. Always evolving their skills and teaching methods. This is the best academy you can choose in the Massachusetts/Connecticut area. ... My son just has been training a couple weeks now in the new little kids class. He's learning patience, listening skills and learning jiu jitsu techniques through ludic games.
Posted 1 year ago
Great gym, great coaches, great community. Everyone is warm and welcoming. The coaches are amazing, always helping you to get better, clearly communicating the little, important details involved in every technique. The schedule is also much better than any other gym I’ve seen in the area, it makes it difficult to find an excuse why you can’t find at least some time to go and train every week :)
Posted 1 year ago
Vaca BJJ is the place to be. As a woman who is pretty new to martial arts, it's important to me to feel welcome and supported, but also challenged and taken seriously. The instructors here are incredible - all have world class titles and decades of experience, but are also humble and so encouraging. Vaca does a great job meeting his students where they are and you can tell that he really cares about his students and what their goals are. The students here are also just as welcoming. Vaca has done an excellent job cultivating a positive environment to challenge yourself and grow.
Posted 1 year ago
Coach Vaca is a great trainer and has helped me elevate my game a lot. The Saturday open mat is awesome and a great opportunity to go against new and different competition. The early morning training is great before school or work. The evening GI followed by No GI can turn into a great 2 hour session. I would recommend Coach Vaca to any of my friends.
Posted 1 year ago
I was looking for a place to train while in town for a night and found this amazing gym and group of people. The techniques & drills were informative and provided a great learning opportunity. The gym atmosphere was welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality and valuable learning opportunity.
Great place to train very professional and welcoming. I train there as well as my daughter and nephew they love it. I would say the best thing is no egos just put in the work and the results will show I recommend it to all ages and skill levels
Amazing classes. Great coaches. Would recommend everyone to try out. Very friendly too
When it comes to the best training for BJJ look no further. Here you will find a positive rewarding atmosphere filled with some of the greatest people you'll ever meet. Coach Vaca and Morena go above and beyond to teach you with their decades of experience. You'll easily see why they are the best around!
Amazing school, great vibes, relaxed atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome. Vaca and Morena are incredible teachers, their extensive knowledge and patience is the perfect formula for everyone to learn and grow at the pace that is right for them. Highly recommend!
Amazing atmosphere to drill in with amazing people! Always looking forward to going to class
I’ve been training with Vaca for about 2 years. Not only was I terrified to step on the mats and try jiu jitsu I was also going through a lot of heavy life challenges and no matter what mental state I was in, Vaca showed me kindness and patience. He accepts people with warmth and respect and treats every person the same, whether you are a competitor or a hobbyist, male or female, child or adult. He truly cares about all of his students and wants the best for everyone. His wife Morena is wonderful as well, she is building a beautiful women’s empowerment environment as well as teaching and empowering kids with the kids program. They are doing so much good through this business. Building community, supporting and empowering people and are so very welcoming. The facilities are clean, the instruction is amazing, the other students are supportive and welcoming and I’m not even joking when I say I’ve seen people transform their lives because of Vaca and Morena. I feel so lucky to be a part of this team and would highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to train jiu jitsu.
Dropped in for a Friday morning class. Great environment, I felt welcome by all of the students and the Professor. Highly recommend if can make one class or want to make this your home gym. Thank you for the opportunity to train.
Vaca is truly the best coach in the area. Humble about his experience and able to break down the moves for everyone to understand. Clean mats and safe environment for everyone to learn, even kids.
Visited recently and was treated with true hospitality. Great vibes and grappling!
Coach Vaca has created a seemingly welcoming community. I am brand new to BJJ and everyone I've practiced with offers patience and encouragement.
Best BJJ gym in western mass
Awesome training with quality instruction, a clean facility, and a safe and positive environment. Whether you are new to BJJ or advanced, this is the place!
I am new to BJJ and I was very nervous and apprehensive to start. However, those feelings have gone away as I’ve been welcomed into every class with warm smiles and the utmost patience. Vaca is a great instructor and takes time with everyone he sees needs a little extra help. I highly recommend this establishment for all skill levels. You will find your place here.
I've been to a few different coaches and gyms and I will say that the passion and dedication that Coach Vaca brings to the mats everyday is hard to find. He always dedicates the time and effort to helping his student improve and building his gym into a family. I can't say enough good things about this place!
Both Vaca and Morena are excellent at what they do here. There is a ton of experience to learn from between the two of them and it's always a very welcoming environment that has attracted many enthusiastic students.
Vaca is a very kind and superb coach. I would recommend anyone looking to learn Jiujitsu in the area to become a student here. Looking forward to having our students visit and train with Vaca and his students. -Brett Robichaud Owner: Elevate Dojo Exeter, RI
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