Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu

About Team 3

Who We Are

History, purpose, and the culture that defines our organization.

  • Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu is a respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization built upon lineage, service, leadership, technical excellence, and continual growth.
  • Unlike a traditional martial arts school website, Team 3 is not a physical academy. We support affiliated schools and instructors through shared standards, leadership development, curriculum, events, and community.
  • Our purpose is to educate visitors about Team 3's history and philosophy, showcase affiliated schools, recruit new affiliates, preserve our military legacy, and serve as the public face of the organization.

Mission

Here at Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu, we are dedicated to providing the BEST all-around martial arts training and character development for people from ALL walks of life.

Vision

Team 3 Jiu-Jitsu's vision is to provide all individuals with the ability to participate in martial arts regardless of financial, physical, or cognitive challenges - therefore, giving them the capability to grow with self-respect, a strong spirit, and a healthy mind and body.

Culture

What It Means to Be Team 3

Select a topic to learn more about what it means to be part of Team 3.

  • Culture

    The shared environment and standards that define how Team 3 schools train, teach, and treat people positive, disciplined, and rooted in lineage.

  • Expectations

    The standards every affiliate upholds: quality instruction, professionalism, positive culture, and commitment to Team 3 values.

  • Leadership

    Developing instructors and students who lead by example, serve others, and strengthen their schools and communities.

  • Community

    A network of schools and practitioners united through seminars, events, shared curriculum, and mutual support.

  • Responsibility

    Representing Team 3 with pride - on the mat, in business, and in the communities we serve.

  • Continuous Improvement

    Never settling - pursuing technical excellence, better instruction, and organizational growth at every level.

Values

Our Core Values

  • Courtesy

    Treating others with politeness, humility, and respect - in the academy, at events, and in the community we represent.

  • Integrity

    Doing what is right even when no one is watching. Honesty in training, teaching, and representing Team 3.

  • Perseverance

    Pushing through difficulty on and off the mat, and staying committed to growth through setbacks.

  • Self-Control

    Managing emotions, ego, and impulses - in competition, instruction, and daily life.

  • Indomitable Spirit

    Facing challenges with courage and resilience, and never giving up on yourself or your team.

  • Respect

    Honoring instructors, training partners, lineage, and the art itself.