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About Team Ferreira BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing & MMA training in McAllen, TX, built on discipline, community and real technique.

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Our Story

Built On The Mats, Grown In The Community.

Team Ferreira BJJ started with a simple goal: bring real, technical Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction to McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley in a gym that feels like a second home. What began as a small mat space has grown into a full academy offering BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), Boxing, MMA and fitness training for every age and every skill level.

We believe martial arts is about more than technique, it's a place to build discipline, confidence and real relationships. Whether you're a parent looking for a positive outlet for your kid, an adult training for fitness and self-defense, or a competitor chasing the podium, our coaches meet you where you are and help you get better, one class at a time.

Professor Ferreira Owner & Manager, Strength & Conditioning Coach, BJJ Black Belt
Our Mission

We Don't Just Teach Technique. We Build Discipline, Confidence & Community.

Our mission is to make world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing and MMA instruction accessible to every member of the McAllen community, regardless of age, background or experience, and to use the mats as a place where character, respect and resilience are built one class at a time.

What We Stand For

Our Values

The principles our coaches teach on the mats, and the ones we try to live by off of them.

Discipline

Consistent, focused training builds habits that carry over into everyday life.

Respect

On the mats, everyone is a training partner, respect is the foundation of every class.

Community

A welcoming gym family where kids, teens and adults train and grow side by side.

Growth

Every belt, every round and every class is a step forward, for beginners and competitors alike.

Meet The Team

Our Instructors

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Professor Diego Ferreira

Professor Diego Ferreira

Founder, Head Instructor, MMA Coach & BJJ Black Belt

Black belt with deep roots in the gi and the cage, blending No-Gi grappling with striking and MMA fundamentals...

Professor Yvonne Ferreira

Professor Yvonne Ferreira

Owner & Manager, BJJ Black Belt, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with years of competition and coaching experience across Gi and No-Gi divisions.

Jerry Cavazos

Jerry Cavazos

Lead Instructor & MMA Coach, BJJ Black Belt

Dedicated black belt instructor specializing in clean technical execution, positional dominance, and advanced...

Sue Cavazos

Sue Cavazos

Women's BJJ Instructor & Front Desk Supervisor, BJJ Brown Belt

Active competitor and ambassador passionate about coaching, building up the women's BJJ community...

Ricardo Avendano

Ricardo Avendano

Boxing Coach & Striking Coach

Bringing more than 20 years of training and coaching experience across amateur and professional boxing levels.

Carlos Garza

Carlos Garza

Kids BJJ Coach & Assistant BJJ Coach, BJJ Purple Belt

Bringing technical precision, competitive experience, and a passion for mentoring students to the mats.

Issac Vasquez

Issac Vasquez

MMA Coach & Assistant BJJ Coach

Bringing technical skill, structured youth coaching, and competitive drive to the mats.

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