Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu Coral Gables

Jimmy Robertson is top shelf fighter and instructor, and his jiu-​jitsu techniques are unparalleled.
I remember when I first became a student at VBGJJ in 2003, Jimmy was a brown belt instructor. They would pit him against street thugs that would show up at the Academy, and he would always make them tap like a piano player.
The best was at one of the Saturday open sparring sessions, and this HUGE MMA fighter from the Caribbean showed up. This guy was a legit 6’4″ 300 pounder, Jimmy tapped him after a grueling 4 – 5 minute fight.
If you want a complete self defense system that works against larger, stronger opponents, this is the place to begin your training.

I’m so happy they opened a place in this area. I’m down there all the time and have no where to train. The instruction at this academy is unmatched! Great instruction and facility !!

Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a Ninja. No wonder I’ve seen Bloodsport about 100 times, and when I saw UFC 1, I was like WOW! This is a real life Bloodsport, I wonder if someone is going to do a «Spinning jump kick» and win the whole thing. Boy, was I shocked when I saw a skinny Brazilian kick everyone’s butt! Who is that guy? What kind of weird martial art is that? And where can I learn it?
Years later I started searching for a school that would teach me some sweet moves, and just like you I was skeptical on where I trained. I joined two schools before discovering Valente Brothers. First, there was the Karate dojo with a sensei that only wanted to cash-​in the growth of Jiu Jitsu, he made me spar on my 1^st day, I got hurt after 2 weeks. I was relentless so then I tried some MMA dungeon, you know, those boxing gyms with an Octagon and an instructor with so many tattoos you can barely see their skin. This place was more dangerous, after a month or two of rolling around in that place I got a staph infection in my arm and had to take antibiotics for weeks. I can’t make this stuff up!
That’s when my buddy John asked me come to his academy. After the 1^st class, I knew this was the place I was looking for. I trained at Valente Brothers JiuJitsu HQ for over 5 years, and I started training under Jimmy Robertson. He is one of the nicest, most technical instructors at VBJJ. His knowledge of JJ is only overshadowed by his happy-​go-​lucky attitude and sense of humor. VB Coral Gables reflects its Head instructor, the classes are laid back, fun, easy to learn and technical, while following the original Helio Gracie JiuJitsu method. Plus the facility is clean and sleek and the people respectful and nice.
Jiu Jitsu is great exercise, so whether you want to lose some extra lbs, learn to defend yourself, or teach your kid some discipline. Do yourself a favor. Take an introductory class and discover this amazing Jiu Jitsu school.

I was looking for a place in south Miami to train Jiu Jitsu and stumbled upon Valente Brothers Coral Gables and what a difference it is to learn with someone who learned directly from the source! Professor Robertson is full knowledge, I left his school with a new understanding of what Jiu Jitsu really is.

I have been a student with the VBJJ Miami for about 7 years and have known Jimmy Robertson for the same amount of time. I was extrememly amazed and so happy for him that he went and opened up his own school. He has been one of the main pieces of the Valente Jiu Jitsu Miami School puzzle and I am happy and honored to say that he was one of my instructors. I can guarantee and highly recommend… putting my credibility on the line for him and his school and say that if you join this team, our team, you will involve yourself in an amazing experience and will learn the true essence of positive atmosphere and living…
This school is the purest of Gracie Jiu Jitsu thought by an instructor who actually learned it from a combination of the Valente Brothers Pedro, Gui and Joaquin and the Grand Master Helio Gracie himself. Keep in mind, the VBJJ isn’t only focused on the art of self defense but it also teaches good nutrition for better health. It teaches awareness and positive thinking. It teaches some of the things we as adults forget as we mature. I am proud to say that I am a Valente Jiu Jitsu brother and family member because of Pedro, Gui, Joaquin and James Robertson.
This school is a must go and try. Please visit the Valente Brothers Jiu Jitsu of Coral Gables Miami and you decide if it is for you.