
The year 2025 was truly special for our DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center Academy.
We competed in many championships, brought home numerous medals and trophies for our team, and held our annual belt promotion ceremony.
Beyond the results, we shared and learned invaluable lessons that only Jiu-Jitsu can provide such as personal growth, discipline, focus, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up every single day. Whether it’s a child taking their first steps on the mat, a teenager developing confidence, focus, and responsibility, or an adult challenging themselves and trusting the learning process, the DF Team is always committed to giving its best to every student.
Our greatest pride is seeing parents, friends, and family members feel proud and inspired by our students’ enthusiasm. It reminds us that Jiu-Jitsu is helping shape strong, respectful, and confident young people.
Watching our teenagers mature, develop leadership, and gain self-confidence has shown us how powerful this journey can be during such an important stage of life. And seeing our adult students reach new milestones reinforces the value of consistency, commitment, and personal growth at any age.
Each belt represents hours of dedication, lessons learned, obstacles overcome, and victories that go far beyond the mats.
Photos of Jiu-jitsu at DF Team Gloucester
Come be part of our Jiu-Jitsu team in 2026!
We are constantly developing new training methodologies to build more than just athletes. We are building a strong, focused, and united sports community.
We invite everyone in Gloucester and surrounding areas to:
- Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (kids, adults, and women)
- Get in shape with our Fitness classes
- Be part of GFTeam, one of the fastest-growing Jiu-Jitsu teams in the world
- Join our Muay Thai classes for adults and kids



