OLD-SCHOOL GRIT · ELITE STANDARD

THE OLD WAY IS THE ONLY WAY.

Old-school Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi and MMA in Longwood, Florida — Gi, No-Gi, MMA and Kids programs under 6th-degree black belt Sensei Andre Rodrigues. Earned belts. Real mat time. Treated like family. Oss.

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5.0 · 7 Reviews 6th Degree · Black Belt Longwood, FL

A stand-up self-defense drill in the gi during a live class — JUDO The ancient art of the throw

Side-control ground work during a jiu-jitsu roll — BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU The Brazilian grappling art

No-gi grappling during live training — MMA The modern proving ground

The Mad Dog Way

Discipline is not optional on the mat — it is the mat. Respect is earned through sweat, shown through silence, and returned through doors held open for every student who walks through them. Real results come from real repetition, not shortcuts. At Mad Dog Elite, you are not a number; you are already part of the family.

Longwood, Florida — Training since childhood — Old-school methods, no compromises

6th Dan BJJ 3rd Dan Judo 5.0 / 7 Reviews Longwood, FL

The Mural in Our Dojo

The Mark

Old-School Roots.
Bulldog Pride.

The bulldog in a blue gi — black belt cinched tight, US and Brazil flag patches on the shoulders — is painted on the wall of the dojo. Not a stock image. Not a designer’s invention. It is the actual emblem of this gym, exactly as it appears when you walk through the door.

At Mad Dog Elite, every detail is earned. The mascot is no different.

The Original Bill

“Take the Tail Out From Between Your Legs.” The academy’s own words

Long before this concept, Mad Dog Elite already had its own fight bill — the snarling bulldog in a gi, “Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu” and “MMA” flanking the mascot, and one unmistakable challenge across the bottom. It is raw, hand-made and unapologetically old-school.

We kept that spirit intact and built the rest of this concept around it. The bill came first; everything here is just the same attitude, sharpened.

The Original Bill

Programs

What We Train

Six programs on the mat. Every level, every age, every goal — from your first white belt day to competitive MMA.

01 — BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Gi

Foundation of the art. Gi-based ground technique, sweeps, submissions and positional control from white to black belt.

02 — NO-GI

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Same sharp technique, no lapels. Board shorts and rash guard. The closest feel to a real grappling exchange.

03 — MMA

MMA Professional

Striking, wrestling and grappling unified. Built for competitors and anyone serious about complete fighting ability.

04 — CONDITIONING

MMA Cardio & Conditioning

Fight-ready fitness for non-competitors. Pad work, partner drills, and mat conditioning without the full combat commitment.

05 — KIDS

Kids BJJ

Confidence, focus and respect from the ground up. Sensei Andre’s family approach means every child belongs on this mat.

06 — PRIVATE

Private Lessons

One-on-one time with Sensei Andre. Faster progress, targeted feedback, and complete focus on your specific game.

Instructor demonstrating a technique at Mad Dog Elite

Head Instructor · 6th Degree Black Belt

Head Instructor

Sensei Andre Rodrigues

BJJ

6th-Degree Black Belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

JUDO

3rd-Degree Black Belt — Judo

Sensei Andre Rodrigues began his journey on the mats in Brazil as a child, training under the old-school methods that shaped a generation of complete martial artists. Today he carries the rank of 6th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — a level reached only through decades on the mat. His Judo background — 3rd-degree black belt earned alongside his BJJ journey — brings a grip, throw-game and groundwork perspective that enriches every class.

At Mad Dog Elite, discipline is the curriculum. Technique is drilled until it is reflex, not thought. And after every round, every class, every hard day on the mat, the door is open and the family is waiting. As students say, “everyone is treated like family” — because Sensei Andre means it.

BrazilTrained since childhood
6th-Degree Black BeltBJJ · 3rd-degree Judo
Longwood, FLMad Dog Elite

Why Mad Dog Elite

Four Reasons. One Mat.

Lineage & Rank

A 6th-degree BJJ black belt with a Judo foundation. This is not a franchise belt mill — these credentials were earned on the mat over a lifetime.

All Levels + Kids

Absolute beginners to seasoned competitors. A dedicated Kids BJJ program that teaches discipline and respect alongside the technique.

MMA Crossover

BJJ, No-Gi and full MMA under one roof. If you want to compete or just want complete fighting knowledge, the curriculum is here.

Family Culture

Students do not leave reviews about technique alone — they talk about family. That is the standard. It is not an accident.

Proven on the Mat

They Compete. They Win.

Mad Dog Elite does not just train — it competes. Medals on the wall, hands raised at tournaments, corners worked shoulder to shoulder. No invented titles, no borrowed highlight reels — just real results, earned the old-school way.