Mission
Promote physical, mental and emotional development through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—building discipline, confidence and respect.
About Saraiva Team
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Maynooth — Technique, Community, Results
We’re more than an academy: we’re a welcoming community led by IBJJF black-belt coaches with Carlson Gracie Ireland lineage. From complete beginners to competitors, we help you grow—on and off the mats.
Vision
Be a benchmark for beginner-friendly BJJ education with measurable progress, safe training and positive community impact.
Values
Achieve • Consistency • Excellence — dream big, show up daily, pursue your best with humility and honor.
Who We Are
Saraiva Team operates in Maynooth (Co. Kildare), offering structured Gi and No-Gi programs for kids and adults. Our coaching blends fundamentals, positional control and live training so you always know what to practice next.
- IBJJF black-belt instructors with proven competition results
- Beginner pathway (BJJ Fundamentals) and all-levels classes
- Family-friendly, safety-first environment
Kids & AdultsSafe TrainingCompetition Support
Lineage & Leadership
Our coaching is led by Henrique Saraiva (IBJJF 5th-degree black belt), under the Carlson Gracie lineage. Henrique is widely regarded as one of the most highly-graded and decorated BJJ practitioners in Ireland, with world-level podiums and multiple national titles.
- Carlson Gracie Ireland lineage and methodology
- Clear, progressive curriculum (Gi & No-Gi)
- Evidence-based training with positional sparring and live rolls
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling art that uses technique and leverage—rather than strength—to control and submit an opponent. Training develops real self-defence, fitness and problem-solving, with a clear belt system that tracks your progress over time.
Real Self-Defence
Positional control, escapes and submissions that work for all sizes and ages.
Fitness & Mobility
Improve strength, cardio and flexibility with smart, sustainable training.
Skill Progression
Structured curriculum, consistent feedback and belt grading to guide your journey.
Our History
Ace Martial Arts is more than a gym; it is a family that began as a partnership between Carlson Gracie Ireland and Ace Fit Club. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Boxing for kids, teens and adults of all levels, with multiple classes each week for every program.
Carlson Gracie Ireland was founded in 2016 by Professor Henrique Saraiva, 5th-degree black belt under his father, Red Belt Master Orlando Saraiva. Master Orlando is one of the first black belts under Carlson Gracie Sr. since 1969, so our team is part of Jiu-Jitsu's roots.
Professor Henrique is the highest-graduated black belt in Ireland, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. He is the main coach for academies across Brazil, Ireland and Poland.
Find Us
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 DE44
What We Teach
Kids BJJ • Adults BJJ (All Levels) • BJJ Fundamentals • Teen Boxing • Adult Boxing.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Maynooth
Saraiva Team offers beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults in Maynooth (County Kildare). Train Gi and No-Gi with IBJJF black-belt instructors in a safe, community-first environment.