Train Like A Champion.
World champion black belt Daniel Pinheiro leads every class at White Shark Management Service LLC, San Antonio's home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kids and adults welcome. No experience needed, just show up ready to learn.
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A Gym Built On Respect
Quality instruction and a real family atmosphere. That is the whole idea, and it is why students stay for years.
World Champion Coaching
Every class is led by world champion black belts who take your progress personally. You learn the reason behind every movement, not just the move.
A Real Family Atmosphere
No ego on the mats. Just hard work, respect, and a community of people who genuinely want to see you win. You will feel it your first day.
Built For Total Beginners
Walk in as a white belt with zero experience. We meet you exactly where you are and build you up one class at a time. All you bring is workout gear.
Find Your Class
Four ways to train, all under the same roof and the same world champion coaching staff.
Kids BJJ
Build focus, discipline, and real confidence. Our kids programs are designed to be bully-proof, and parents tell us all the time how much their child changes at school.
Adult BJJ
Get in the best shape of your life, learn practical self defense, and train with people who push you. Great for total beginners and seasoned belts alike.
Women's Program
A welcoming space to build strength, confidence, and the skills to protect yourself. Train alongside a supportive community of women on the mats.
Private Training
Prefer to start privately or fast-track your progress? Book one-on-one coaching built around your goals and a schedule that works for you.
Daniel Pinheiro
Daniel has trained Jiu-Jitsu since 1990, when he started as a kid in Brazil so he could defend himself. As he puts it, Jiu-Jitsu saved his life. That same care for his students is what built the academy.
Today he is a world champion black belt and professional MMA fighter, but what students remember most is his patience and his ability to teach anyone, from a nervous first-timer to a competitive colored belt.
What Members Say
Started with no athletic background and zero BJJ knowledge. The team made me feel welcome from day one and I walk away more confident after every class.
I can think of no finer place to train, whether you are a black belt or a total beginner. Daniel's skill is world class and so is his patience.
Dropped 22 pounds in six weeks and gained confidence I did not know I had. The morning check-in texts kept me on track the whole way.