Ithaca BJJ

$20 for members $45 for non members.. be there 6/12/26

DIEGO RAMOS STARTED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IN 1999 IN MARILIA CITY LOCATED IN SAO PAULO STATE BRAZIL WHILE HE WAS GOING TO COLLEGE. HIS FIRST CONTACT WITH JIU-JITSU WAS WITH MASTER ALEXANDRE OLIVEIRA AT ACADEMY AFFILIATE UNDER CARLSON GRACIE, WHERE HE TRAINED UNTIL HE WAS PROMOTED TO BROWN BELT. IN 2008, HE MOVED TO HIS HOMETOWN AND KEPT HIS TRAINING UNDER THE PROFESSOR CAIO BARBANTE WHO GRADUATED DIEGO AS A BLACK BELT IN 2009.

DIEGO HAS BEEN COMPETING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU SINCE BEGINNING AS A WHITE BELT, AND TEACHING SINCE 2008 AS BROWN BELT BACK IN BRAZIL. AFTER HE WAS PROMOTED TO A BLACK BELT HE DECIDED THAT HE NEEDED TO EXPAND HIS CAREER.

IN 2010, DIEGO WAS INVITED BY HIS CHILDHOOD FRIEND AND BLACK BELT, MATHEUS ANDRE, TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES TO TRAIN AND COMPETE IN CALIFORNIA AT GRACIE FIGHTER ACADEMY. AFTER THIS TRIP DIEGO DECIDED TO MOVE FOR GOOD TO AMERICA.

THEN IN 2012, DIEGO’S FRIEND AND “MATS BROTHER” GUYBSON SA, INVITED HIM TO REPRESENT HIS TEAM, SAS TEAM USA. DIEGO WAS HONORED, AND CONTINUES THE LEGACY OF MASTER SA, FRANCISCO SA.

AFTER 4 YEARS OF TRAINING, COACHING AND TEACHING IN THE UNITED STATES, DIEGO IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE HIS OWN ACADEMY, SAS TEAM SYRACUSE, OPENED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016.

Open Mat only Monday from 12pm to 2pm.. Have a joyful Memorial Day, and give thanks to those who gave it all for our freedom!

$20 for members, $45 for non members.. DM us for details...

🥋 Hey Ithaca parents!
Looking for a great way to boost your child's confidence, discipline, and fitness? Bring them by Ithaca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Our kids' classes are the perfect environment for ages 5 to 15 to learn self-defense, make new friends, and have a blast while doing it.

​When: Every Monday through Friday at 5:00 PM

​Who: Boys and girls, ages 5–15 (all experience levels welcome!)

​Offer: First class is completely FREE!

​No experience necessary—just throw on some comfortable athletic clothes and come ready to learn.

​📍 See you on the mats! DM us to save your child's spot or drop a comment below if you have any questions. 👇

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The gym will be closed Monday 5/11/2026. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding!

Build a rock-solid foundation with our Fundamentals Class at Ithaca BJJ. This program focuses on the core movements, essential escapes, and fundamental submissions that every grappler needs to succeed.

The gym will be closed on Monday, 5-11-2026. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding.

Ready to step onto the mats? Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get in incredible shape, or just try something completely new, there’s no better time than now.

Congratulations on the stripes! It's all about learning to love the process. Hard work pays off!