BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & SELF-DEFENSE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness and self-defense for kids, adults, beginners and competitors. Find your place at AQBJJ Minha Familia.
Call/text us for a free trial (956) 420-8200
5301 N. Birch St., Suite E2 · Pharr, Texas
01 / TRAIN YOUR WAY
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness and nutrition, and full-spectrum self-defense training—built for beginners, families, competitors, and lifelong athletes.
01FOUNDATION
Practical, pressure-tested Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults in a family-first, beginner-friendly environment.
02PERFORMANCE
Fitness and nutrition support that improves real-world strength, conditioning, mobility, and confidence.
03SELF-DEFENSE
Specialty labs designed to fill the gaps around Jiu-Jitsu and build a more complete self-defense skill set.
Indoor 2A training uses laser and rubber simulation tools only—no live ammunition or firearms in the academy.
Ask about Fight IQ
02 / EXPERIENCE ON THE MAT
Professor Adrian Quintanilla is the owner of AQBJJ Minha Familia and a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. His journey began on October 26, 2006, in Edinburg, Texas, under Professor Romy Rodriguez.
Adrian earned his black belt in 2017 and continues the lineage of Romy Rodriguez, Aurelio Gallegos Jr., and Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller. His teaching is grounded in discipline, humility, perseverance, and community—creating an academy where students from every background can grow with confidence.
Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, strength and conditioning, DefenseFit, and 2A proficiency education under one academy.
03 / MAKE TIME FOR THE MAT
Early mornings. Evening rounds. Training that fits real life.
Published schedule: September 14–18, 2026.
Text the academy to confirm current class times.
MORNING
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
No-Gi
Tuesday & Thursday
EVENING · MONDAY–THURSDAY
No-Gi: Monday & Wednesday
Gi: Tuesday & Thursday
FIGHT IQ
Monday & Wednesday · Kickboxing
Tuesday · Wrestling
Thursday · 2A education
04 / BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
Start at your pace with structured coaching and a team that helps you build confidence from day one.
Age-appropriate classes develop movement, discipline, problem-solving, resilience, and community.
Focused instruction for technique, competition preparation, fitness, nutrition, wrestling, striking, and specialty goals.
Training, strategy, coaching, and performance preparation for athletes who want to test themselves.
More opportunities to train, connect, sharpen skills, and grow with the wider martial arts community.
Practical skills supported by BJJ, fitness, wrestling, striking, awareness, and responsible education.
OUR COMMUNITY, IN THEIR WORDS
AQBJJ is more than just a jiu-jitsu gym, it truly feels like a family.
Joy Song · Google review excerpt
Real people.
Real connection.
05 / UPCOMING EVENTS
Professor Romy is coming back to AQBJJ! Join us for women’s self-defense in the morning and a Gi seminar afterward. Reserve your spot for one or both.
Learn and practice self-defense with Professor Romy. Wear comfortable training clothes and bring water.
25 spots · Donations appreciated.
Register for women’s self-defense Women’s seminar details
Join Professor Romy for a 90-minute Jiu Jitsu seminar. Wear a clean gi and bring water, preferably with electrolytes.
20 spots · Donations appreciated.
Register for the Gi seminar Gi seminar detailsBefore attending: complete and sign your participant waiver. Attending both seminars? Register for each one separately.
Location: AQBJJ · 5301 N Birch St, Suite E2, Pharr, TX 78577. Get directions.
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06 / KEEP LEARNING
BJJ, DefenseFit and Fight IQ. Ideas and insights for your next session.
DEFENSEFIT
Scaling is not the same as giving up. Adjust load, reps, range, time, or rest so the workout keeps its purpose while staying trainable.
Read articleDEFENSEFIT
Grip, loaded carries, and trunk control are trainable qualities with practical value for DefenseFit, BJJ, and everyday physical readiness.
Read articleDEFENSEFIT
A practical DefenseFit warm-up should build readiness for the session—not just fill time before the hard work starts.
Read articleFIGHT IQ
Beginner pad rounds work best when the holder and striker agree on targets, pace, stop signals, and the purpose of each round.
Read articleFIGHT IQ
A beginner-friendly look at wrestling stance and motion for controlled practice, better balance, and clearer partner training.
Read articleFIGHT IQ
Fight IQ starts before contact: recognize distance, exits, barriers, communication, and when leaving is the best available option.
Read articleJIU-JITSU
A simple reset for beginners who feel overloaded in BJJ class: pause, communicate, choose one task, and return to learning at a manageable pace.
Read articleJIU-JITSU
Three beginner concepts—frames, posture, and breathing—can make BJJ rounds easier to understand without turning every exchange into a strength contest.
Read articleJIU-JITSU
Learn how to match resistance and intensity to the goal of a BJJ round so practice stays controlled, useful, and repeatable.
Read article07 / YOUR ACADEMY, CONNECTED
YOUR FIRST STEP STARTS HERE
