Who we are

Subforce Jiujitsu is rooted in effective martial art styles for all ages, such as Brazilian Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Freestyle Judo.

Community-Driven Culture
We have cultivated a welcoming environment, promoting collaboration and mutual respect.

Training Designed for Real-Life
We emphasize growth on and off the mats. Developing confidence, discipline, and emotional resilience is a natural byproduct of living the martial arts lifestyle. Subforce teaches for sport, self-defense, and fitness.

Elite Instruction
All instructors are actively training and on the cutting edge of developing styles, while maintaining the purity of each art’s lineage.

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Meet the Team

  • A man with dark hair, a goatee, and a mustache wearing a white Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi with black and white patches, standing against a plain white background.

    Marcos Duarte

    Third degree Jiujitsu black belt; multiple-time No-Gi Pan-American Champion

  • A man with a shaved head and beard wearing a black martial arts gi with a blue belt standing indoors.

    Abraham Awad

    Owner and Second degree Jiujitsu black belt under Marcos Duarte, with 20 years of martial arts experience.

  • A man with a shaved head wearing a black T-shirt that says 'MEN'S FITNESS' and 'CITY CHALLENGE OBSTACLE RACE,' gesturing with his hands.

    Miguel Perez

    Head Muay Thai instructor and seasoned competitor.

  • A smiling man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a white Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi with black lettering, standing in front of a blue wall.

    Steven Santos

    Head Judo instructor, Judo black belt, Jiujitsu purple belt, and seasoned competitor.

  • A man with short blond hair wearing a black athletic shirt with yellow text and a tattooed arm, standing indoors.

    Charles (Buddy) Giangeruso

    Subforce Jiujitsu Black belt, Lyndhurst PD Lieutenant, Surfer, and certified Gracie Combatives instructor.

Reviews

  • A man smiling and wearing a green martial arts uniform standing in front of a blue padded wall.

    "From the moment I walked in, I felt like part of a family. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home."

    William A.

  • Three men smiling in a room, with the middle man wearing a martial arts gi.

    "This place has changed my life. I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for five years now and this is the best place I have ever been. I have lifetime relationships with these people here."

    Chris W.

  • Woman instructing two children in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts class in a gym, wearing Gis with patches, on a matted floor.

    "My son LOVES his class at Subforce! The coaches are great with students and show them real techniques and discipline. I highly recommend this environment."

    Mellisa D.

Contact us

Interested in getting on the mat? Get in touch, and we will get you started!

Two men are practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a mat, with one man on the ground and the other leaning over him. Other individuals are in the background, some sitting and some engaging in their own rolls.