Fabio Novaes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Lakeland

05/05/2026

09/13/2025

Best of Central Florida award! Thank you to all that voted for us. It’s a pleasure to serve this community!

08/26/2025

07/15/2025

Would you think it’s fair for someone to get a raise or get praised at their job, just because they show up to work???
Do you think a kid should get all A’s in school because they show up to class everyday?
If your answer is no, we think exactly like you!

At our school, we don’t give up stripes or belts., or do belt tests. You have to put the work every day, you have to practice and apply your skills on the mats! There are no shortcuts.
In a world where everyone thinks they are entitled to a medal or trophy , we refuse to award such mentality.
You teach them young, about grinding, goals and perseverance. You teach them to not give up when things get hard.
This is one of our main philosophies , for kids and adults!
One week free trial and no contracts. Come give us a try!

07/13/2025

They say it takes a village. Well, this is my village, my students, my family.
When we found out JJWL was coming to Lakeland, I asked our students, “let’s represent our town, our school, our flag and show them what we are all about”! We had over 150 competitors registered for this tournament, a lot of them didn’t have matches and had to drop out from competing. We still went, with over 120 competitors to prove why, we are the best over here. To say I’m proud, is an understatement. For many it was a first time, some haven’t competed for years, some had to cut weight, some had to bump up in weight division and some had to go down in age division, to be able to represent our name. I know each one of them, I know the effort and the struggle you all put in, for this to happen. To our students that didn’t compete, but helped in a daily basis, to sharpen the skills of the ones that did. We need all of you to make this happen. Lakeland, is where it all started 22 years ago, my headquarters, the town that I chose to live in. I have built my name from zero, through hard work, challenges, victories and defeats. I chose how I was going to do this without compromising my ethics and beliefs and little by little I constructed a second family, a space, where students would feel welcome and embraced. I showed them what true Bjj was all about and in exchange they showed me loyalty, perseverance and love. I couldn’t be prouder of each of them. This trophies belong to all of us! Thank you also, to our students that had spread their own wings and brought students from their school to represent our organization. Mission accomplished guys! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

06/16/2025

I had the pleasure of teaching a seminar at my friends school, Renato Tavares Association this past Saturday, followed by another great seminar by Toco. Great vibes, great people, beautiful school!
We are old school Bjj, we are Carlson Gracie lineage!
CARLSON GRACIE EXPERIENCE 2025

06/11/2025

We offer a variety of class times, to better meet your needs. Including ….
Tuesdays and Fridays
6am
Saturdays
9:30 am

04/29/2025

CARLSON GRACIE EXPERIENCE, JUNE 14th, Vero Beach, Renato Tavares Bjj headquarters.

02/06/2025

https://voyagetampa.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-fabio-novaes-of-fabio-novaes-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/

Today we’d like to introduce you to Fabio Novaes. Fabio Novaes Hi Fabio, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? My name is Fabio Novaes and I’m the owner of Fabio Novaes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I was awarded my black belt by my instructor Marcelo Saporito, in [...

12/19/2024

This smile is the reason we do what we do. Elowyn came from another school with 4 stripes already on her white belt. She would always ask me when she would get more, and as hard as it is to explain to a kid that we didn’t agree with that, she kept on swimming. I would always tell her to keep on working hard and don’t give up. Some schools do stripes different than us, they will reward you for time on the mats, attendance etc…. (To each their own) We have always kept it old school, just like at Carlson Gracie in Rio, where you have to earn those, show and put the work, work hard for them. In a world, where everyone gets a trophy, we still believe , that kids need to understand that rewards, come with a price. That bjj, just like in life, it’s not easy, and you need to work hard for the things you want. She took upon herself to restart her journey and show up with a brand new white belt with no stripes. She didn’t give up, she would show up to class and work hard, always with a big smile on her face. Yesterday I was able to witness a very special and emotional moment for her. She got two stripes on her belt, under us. Her huge smile and her tears made me cry with her, because I know it’s hard but I also know that the she understood the purpose of what we do and what she did. She reminded me on why we are there, because we are not there just to teach them Bjj. We are there to make them strong, physically, mentally and emotionally. We are there to make them believe in themselves. We are there to remind them, that when things get hard, you don’t give up, you stand tall and keep on going. We are there to hold them tight when the training and the day are hard but also to make sure they understand that nothing special in life comes easy. They are all my kids and I’m their Bjj mom. They drive me crazy sometimes and I’m sure they are responsible for most of my grey hairs, but they make me so proud and moments like yesterday, reminded me on why we do what we do. This young girl has shown me strength and resilience at such a young age and I can only hope she reminds herself of all of this when life gets hard and to never give up. Very proud of you Elowyn ❤️!

12/17/2024

Happy 50th birthday to our amazing instructor, Fabio Novaes.