Welcome to Transform Jiu‑Jitsu Academy
Rooted in Torrance, our academy cultivates growth through discipline, community, and challenge. Founded by Professor Alexandre Novaes—a 6th‑Degree Black Belt & World Champion with over 40 years of experience—Transform offers authentic Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu taught with intention and integrity.
Welcome to Transform Jiu‑Jitsu Academy
Rooted in Torrance, our academy cultivates growth through discipline, community, and challenge. Founded by Professor Alexandre Novaes—a 6th‑Degree Black Belt & World Champion with over 40 years of experience—Transform offers authentic Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu taught with intention and integrity.
Based in Torrance, CA
No egos. No fluff. Just legacy-level learning.
Not Just a Gym. A Mindset.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Learn real techniques from a master, in a space where legacy meets humility. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or chasing competition goals, this is where transformation is real.
Our Programs – Built for Real Growth
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 4-12)
Confidence, discipline, coordination... and maybe a few sweet moves to show off at recess.
Teens & Adults – Beginners Welcome
Come in with two left feet, leave with real technique and a whole lot more swagger.
Advanced Gi & No-Gi
Train at the level of champions—with a guy who’s literally been one.
Women’s Classes
Self-defense, skill-building, and empowerment taught in a safe, supportive space.
Competition Team
For the folks who hear “casual roll” and immediately start cutting weight.
Our Programs – Built for Real Growth
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 4-12)
Confidence, discipline, coordination... and maybe a few sweet moves to show off at recess.
Teens & Adults – Beginners Welcome
Come in with two left feet, leave with real technique and a whole lot more swagger.
Advanced Gi & No-Gi
Train at the level of champions—with a guy who’s literally been one.
Women’s Classes
Self-defense, skill-building, and empowerment taught in a safe, supportive space.
Competition Team
For the folks who hear “casual roll” and immediately start cutting weight.
Why We Opened Transform
Simple. Jiu-Jitsu transformed our lives.
And now we’re passing that power on.
Professor Novaes’ mission is to make elite-level training accessible to anyone who’s ready to grow—physically, mentally, and spiritually. This academy was built to create not just fighters, but leaders, learners, and champions in life.
From Brazil to Torrance
Alexander Novaes could’ve opened a school anywhere in the world. But he chose Torrance. Why? Because this city deserves more than another generic gym—it deserves a world-class academy built on tradition, discipline, and a whole lot of love for the art. Transform is our way of planting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu roots in California soil.
Real Jiu-Jitsu. Real Impact.
We’re not in this for the belts or the bragging rights (okay, maybe a little). We opened Transform to give people the same gift Jiu-Jitsu gave us—confidence, purpose, and a second family. Whether you're training for self-defense, stress relief, or a world title, we’re here to guide your journey.
No Ego. Just Elevation.
There’s a reason “Transform” is in our name. This place isn’t about proving you're the toughest—it’s about becoming your strongest self, on and off the mat. Professor Novaes built this academy to create a space where every student, from white belt to black belt, gets the kind of attention and growth usually reserved for elite athletes.
Progress isn't a straight line. It's a mat, a grind, and a fire inside. 🔥 #Transform
Built on Legacy. Backed by Experience.
When we say world-class, we mean it. Professor Alexandre Novaes isn’t just a guy who teaches Jiu-Jitsu—he’s a 6th Degree Black Belt with over 40 years on the mat, thousands of students taught, and a lifetime dedicated to mastering and sharing the art. At Transform, you’re not learning from someone who read about it. You’re learning from someone who lives it.
40+
Years Of Training
6th
Degree Black Belt
1000+
Students taught
1985
Transforming Since
No Experience Required!
Experience firsthand how strong—and inviting—purposeful training can feel.
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More than a name. It’s a movement. Born from the heart of our academy, Transformed represents the evolution that happens far beyond the mats. It's the mindset shift, the breakthrough moment, the inner warrior unleashed. Whether you're training, competing, or simply showing up for yourself—Transformed is who you become when you commit to growth.
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Transformation doesn’t come easy—but it comes here.
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