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Lion Up Martial Arts Academy

Lion Up Martial Arts Academy

North Port, United States

Not managed on Matador yetJiu Jitsu

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Family-run North Port BJJ academy led by Professor Elijah McCaughen, a BJJ black belt who also holds a 5th Dan in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and is a former Ontario Provincial Police officer. The coaching staff brings strong competitive credentials, including an IBJJF Pan Ams medalist and ADCC Open champion. The academy runs age-banded kids programmes (Cubs 4–6, Little Lions 7–11, Youth BJJ 12–15) alongside adult BJJ, with an invite-only competitive team for advanced students.

Address
5400 S Biscayne Dr UNIT F, North Port, FL 34287, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Lion Up Martial Arts Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Competition team
  • Private lessons

Coaches

  • Professor Elijah McCaughen

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Solana McCaughen

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

  • Chris Elliott

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt

  • Vincenzo Aleccia

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

  • Daniel Abu Eita

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue Belt

  • Cody Grady

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue Belt

  • Kali McCaughen

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue Belt

Contact

Questions about Lion Up Martial Arts Academy

Where is Lion Up Martial Arts Academy?

Lion Up Martial Arts Academy is at 5400 S Biscayne Dr UNIT F, North Port, FL 34287, USA.

Which sports does Lion Up Martial Arts Academy teach?

Lion Up Martial Arts Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

Gyms near Lion Up Martial Arts Academy

  1. Nokido Jujitsu Judo & BJJUnmanaged listing
    9.9 km away · 1050 Innovation Ave., Unit B109, North Port, FL 34289, USA
    Jiu Jitsu · Judo · Other
  2. GRIP BJJUnmanaged listing
    17 km away · 1846 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293, USA
    Jiu Jitsu · MMA

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