AQBJJ Minha Familia · Pharr, Texas

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Three Pillars.
One Academy.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness and nutrition, and full-spectrum self-defense training—built for beginners, families, competitors, and lifelong athletes.

01 · FOUNDATION

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Practical, pressure-tested Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults in a family-first, beginner-friendly environment.

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  • Kids and adult classes
  • Gi and no-gi training
  • Competition coaching
  • Private and small-group lessons
  • Open mats and specialty sessions
  • Neurodivergent-friendly instruction
02 · PERFORMANCE

DefenseFit

Fitness and nutrition support that improves real-world strength, conditioning, mobility, and confidence.

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  • Full-body conditioning
  • Private personal training
  • Small-group fighter workouts
  • Custom workout programming
  • Meal and nutrition planning
  • BJJ and MMA performance support
03 · FIGHT IQ

Fight IQ

Specialty labs designed to fill the gaps around Jiu-Jitsu and build a more complete self-defense skill set.

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  • Combat Kids MMA and kickboxing
  • Surge X Wrestling Lab
  • MMA striking and fighter conditioning
  • 2A proficiency and education
  • Private and small-group coaching
  • Indoor 2A training uses laser and rubber simulation tools only—no live ammunition or firearms in the academy

Your First Step
Starts Here.

Call or text (956) 420-8200 and ask about your free trial class.

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Owner · Head Professor

Professor Adrian Quintanilla

Professor Adrian Quintanilla is the owner of AQBJJ Minha Familia and a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with more than 20 years on the mat and in self-defense training. His journey began on October 26, 2006, in Edinburg, Texas, under Professor Romi Rodriguez.

Adrian earned his black belt in 2017 and continues the lineage of Romi Rodriguez, Aurelio Gallegos Jr., and Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller. His teaching is grounded in discipline, humility, perseverance, and community—creating an academy where students from every background can grow with confidence.

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The Complete Academy

More Ways
to Grow.

One family, multiple paths: skill development, fitness, competition support, private coaching, and practical self-defense.

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Upcoming Event

RECON 3
Superfights

Four AQBJJ Minha Familia competitors step onto the RECON stage. Follow the event account for card updates.

Saturday, October 3, 2026Doors 2 PM · Fights 3 PMHarlingen Convention Center
David Salazar Jr. versus Rey Sauceda — Recon 3 Superfights, October 3, 2026
David Salazar Jr.vs. Rey Sauceda
Joel Rodriguez versus Humberto Garcia
Joel Rodriguezvs. Humberto Garcia
Apolonio Perez versus Jacob Perez
Apolonio Perezvs. Jacob Perez
Elson Sanchez versus Gael Arizmendi
Elson Sanchezvs. Gael Arizmendi
Araseli Castillo versus Jessica Shule
Araseli Castillovs. Jessica Shule

Built for Real Life

Everything Else
That Makes Us Family.

Beginners Welcome

Start at your pace with structured coaching and a team that helps you build confidence from day one.

Kids Belong Here

Age-appropriate classes develop movement, discipline, problem-solving, resilience, and community.

Private Coaching

Focused instruction for technique, competition preparation, fitness, nutrition, wrestling, striking, and specialty goals.

Competition Support

Training, strategy, coaching, and performance preparation for athletes who want to test themselves.

Open Mat & Community

More opportunities to train, connect, sharpen skills, and grow with the wider martial arts community.

Self-Defense Focus

Practical skills supported by BJJ, fitness, wrestling, striking, awareness, and responsible education.

Come Find Your Place on the Mat

Train With
Minha Familia.