Jiu-Jitsu
BARWIS Jiu-Jitsu utilizes our core principles of grit, science, and family to help people optimize their performance and achieve uncommon results.
Led by #5 ranked UFC Welterweight, Gilbert "Durinho" Burns, our innovative and limit-pushing Jiu-Jitsu programming is designed for the athlete who has ambitious goals and a commitment to the sport.
We offer Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults of all skill levels. See below for our class schedules.
All BARWIS MMA Jiu-Jitsu Classes are performed at the Kill Cliff FC gym, connected to the BARWIS Performance Center of Deerfield Beach, FL. The 10,000 square feet building features mats, cage panels, and an octagon.
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
PROFESSORS
ARI POLLAN
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Started training Jiu-Jitsu in February 2011
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Brown belt under Gilbert Burns and AJ Sousa
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Current 4th Ranked IBJJF Brown Belt Lightweight
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Multiple time IBJJF Open Champion
GILBERT “DURINHO” BURNS – HEAD INSTRUCTOR
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3rd Degree Black Belt
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Professional MMA Record 20-5
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#5 Ranked UFC Welterweight
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2013 IBJJF NO-GI Black Belt World Champion
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2011 IBJJF Black Belt World Champion
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2010 IBJJF NO-GI Black Belt World Champion
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2010 UAEJJF Black Belt Abu Dhabi World Pro Champion
BRUNA BURNS
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3rd Degree Black Belt
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Started training Jiu-Jitsu in 2003
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Bachelors’ degree in Physical Training
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2012 IBJJF Black Belt Brazilian National Champion
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2011 IBJJF Black Belt No-Gi Brazilian National Champion
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2019 IBJJF Black Belt Pan Silver Medalist
Schedule
For Adults
Beginners/ Fundamentals -
Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30-7:30PM
Designed for beginner students to form a strong foundation for the art of Jiu-Jitsu while giving experienced students the opportunity to sharpen their basics. Each week will build upon the last and students will focus on learning offensive and defensive techniques for Jiu-Jitsu’s core basic positions. The class is one hour and will have time dedicated to instructional training and lower-intensity positional sparring.
Intermediate/ Drills -
Tues & Thurs 7:00-8:00 PM
Designed for students with at least 6 months of experience to learn the more complex positions of Jiu-Jitsu. These classes are a one-hour, high-repetition drilling session that focuses on technical submissions, guard passes, sweeps, and takedowns. The higher-intensity drilling format pushes physical strength & conditioning while developing your Jiu-Jitsu skillset.
Advanced/ Sparring -
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30-8:45 pm
75 to 90-minute, high-intensity classes with a focus on live sparring. These training sessions are a great tool for developing endurance and strength. The sparring format varies in each class to keep training exciting, rewarding, and challenging. Students must have at least 6 months of experience to participate in the sparring classes.
Open Mat:
Saturdays 11:00 AM
