Welcome to Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu the friendly San Antonio neighborhood Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo school. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned BJJ practitioner, our helpful instructors are trained to assist you in effectively reaching your fitness and self-defense goals. We are a traditional martial arts school, but more then a martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a lifestyle.
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu seeks much more than winning competition medals. Our goal is to promote health, well-being, self-confidence, and mental toughness in a safe, encouraging, and inspirational environment to properly prepare our students for all of the challenges of life.
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu seeks much more than winning competition medals. Our goal is to promote health, well-being, self-confidence, and mental toughness in a safe, encouraging, and inspirational environment to properly prepare our students for all of the challenges of life.
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It is a complete full-body weight training method with a 30-year research history which benefit your entire body and life, giving you physical qualities like strength, endurance, mobility, core stability, balance, flexibility, coordination simultaneously - resulting in quality of life, muscle tone, weight-loss plus a better performance among others.
Saad Al-Aziz is a certified black belt by both the IBJJF and FJJ Rio. While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida Saad trained with 8th degree Coral belt Luiz Palhares for three years and received his 1st degree on his black belt from Master Palhares. Saad earned a black belt in Hapkido from Jung Bai Lee in 2002.
Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu offers a 14 day free trial at our school. We want you to be sure that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is right for you and after the trial we can discuss the best option for you and your family. If after your 14 day free trial you decide that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or our school is not right for you, then it will not cost you a penny and we wish you all the best with no strings attached.
Reviews (10)
Manly Souza
Dec 27, 2021
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Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu is really unique. Because Professor Saad is so well connected in the Jiu Jitsu community, you never know who will walk through those doors at Semper Fortis.
They are very welcoming to travelers, the gym is extremely Veteran friendly, and the instruction is top-notch. If you train BJJ and you're in, or headed to the San Antonio area, you'll be doing yourself a disservice by not walking through those doors.
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They are very welcoming to travelers, the gym is extremely Veteran friendly, and the instruction is top-notch. If you train BJJ and you're in, or headed to the San Antonio area, you'll be doing yourself a disservice by not walking through those doors.
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Tiffany Kendrick
Nov 16, 2021
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John Lanzilotti
Nov 01, 2021
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I have the great honor of studying Jiu Jitsu under Luis and Pedro Palhares in Jacksonville, FL. I attended training at Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu while visiting San Antonio for military training.
I experienced, firsthand, top quality instruction from humble, knowledgeable, and friendly instructors who know the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu deeply. I only wish I had more time to have trained with them. What a treasure San Antonio has in Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu?! Thank you for the generous and expert training!!!
I experienced, firsthand, top quality instruction from humble, knowledgeable, and friendly instructors who know the art of Gracie Jiu Jitsu deeply. I only wish I had more time to have trained with them. What a treasure San Antonio has in Semper Fortis Jiu Jitsu?! Thank you for the generous and expert training!!!
Jalen Silva
Oct 31, 2021
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What an absolute pleasure it was to train at Semper Fortis. I was in town for a couple weeks and wanted to keep up with my training, and I am so glad I found this place. Everyone was extremely welcoming and friendly. The instruction was top tier, and the higher belts were phenomenal at helping me during our drills and after our rolls. Incredible atmosphere! Once again, thank you Saad and all of SF BJJ for such a great experience.
Joel B.
Oct 18, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Traveling, and looking to drop in for some classes. Professor Saad was super accommodating and his team had just excellent attitudes. Top notch. Class subject matter was completely relevant to us that compete and the delivery was understandable and engaging. Definitely put this team in your circle if you’re in the area.
Traveling, and looking to drop in for some classes. Professor Saad was super accommodating and his team had just excellent attitudes. Top notch. Class subject matter was completely relevant to us that compete and the delivery was understandable and engaging. Definitely put this team in your circle if you’re in the area.
Kate Lalumiere
Oct 18, 2021
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What a fantastic and talented group!
We dropped in while on vacation.
We consistently train BJJ back home and picked up training here for three classes.
The knowledge that was shared was awesome, as well As the personalities of everyone we had the pleasure to meet. It was so much fun!
I highly recommend learning BJJ from this academy.
We dropped in while on vacation.
We consistently train BJJ back home and picked up training here for three classes.
The knowledge that was shared was awesome, as well As the personalities of everyone we had the pleasure to meet. It was so much fun!
I highly recommend learning BJJ from this academy.
Bryan Benitez
Oct 16, 2021
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Solomon Ganz
Oct 05, 2021
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James Steward
Sep 02, 2021
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The short answer, I can not say enough good things about Semper Fortis. on a scale of 1-5 stars, they deserve a 10!
I have wanted to get into Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years. I have always talked myself out of it. At least once a week I would mention that I wanted to join a gym to my wife. Finally she got tired of hearing it, bought me a GI and told me to go.
I showed up with the GI still in the plastic. I walked up to Saad and Suay and said "I have no idea what I'm doing" without hesitation they explained everything and helped me get started. Quickly getting me into the class. I left the first class
I have wanted to get into Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years. I have always talked myself out of it. At least once a week I would mention that I wanted to join a gym to my wife. Finally she got tired of hearing it, bought me a GI and told me to go.
I showed up with the GI still in the plastic. I walked up to Saad and Suay and said "I have no idea what I'm doing" without hesitation they explained everything and helped me get started. Quickly getting me into the class. I left the first class
Andrew Bruffy
Aug 20, 2019
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Outstanding gym. Great atmosphere, knowledgeable cadre and excellent lesson plans. There are at least 3 blackbelts at this gym, and multiple brown and purple belts as well. They tailor instruction to any level and are very friendly. They are veteran owned and led, and they have a good female presence as well, including one black belt! 100% worth the time and money. I would go back here whenever I could.
