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Team Raposa Martial Arts Programs offers a wide range of classes, including Olympic Taekwondo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Fitness Kickboxing, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kombato (Brazilian Street Self Defense), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Capoeira, Shotokan Japanese Karate, Zumba, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Fight Fit HIIT, Virtual Taekwondo, and Kickboxing Fitness. The programs include options for the whole family and offer a free trial class. Classes include New Jersey boxing that is age specific starting at 4+ and a Shotokan Japanese Karate program for children and adults regardless of age or ability.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Newark School (Headquarters) open 5:00 pm–7:30 pm; East Hanover location open 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
The program describes itself as a family and community-focused martial arts academy and states that instructors are “COVID Safe” certified by the Martial Arts Industry Association. Team Raposa Martial Arts Programs includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo classes from the Edson Carvalho system, a Capoeira Senzala system that blends fluid movements with powerful strikes and grappling techniques, and Kombato, which was born in Rio de Janeiro and is trusted by elite bodyguards. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are led by Jose “Pele” Landi, and Capoeira instruction includes the Official Capoeira Instructor at Princeton University.
The leadership team includes Master Instructor and Owner Vinicius Raposa; Head Instructor Jimmie Carter (Head Taekwondo Instructor – Newark); Coach Diego Pereira (Head Taekwondo Instructor – East Hanover); Team Captain Julia Vasconcelos (Competition Team trainer); Sensei Robert Lewis; Elias Neto; Louis Weber; Mestre Zumbi; Professor Esperanca; and Abigail “Abby,” Administrative Assistant. The mission statement for the program is: “Welcome to our family and community-focused Martial Arts academy, with convenient locations in Newark and East Hanover, NJ.” Community involvement includes CINA – Cultural Integration and Arts Association and Newark Afterschool Programs.
Staff credentials include Kukkiwon certified instructors, USAT coach and athlete roles, WTMU – NJ Officer and Brazil Representative, Kombato Instructor Brown (highest ranked in the United States), IKF Muay Thai Instructor certification, and a 2nd degree Edson Carvalho Black Belt. Individual staff achievements include Brazil National Muay Thai Champion, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Master rank in Capoeira Senzala, and Purple/Yellow rank in Capoeira Senzala. Competition credentials listed include Bronze and Gold medals at the 2015 ATU National Championship, a Bronze medal at the 2018 NJ State Championship, coaching of Olympic Bronze Medalist Sandy Macedo, participation as a 2016 Rio Olympic athlete, seven-time Brazil National Team membership, seven Brazil National Championships, 13 medals at various international opens, 5th place at the 2012 World Championship in Aruba, 3rd place at the 2012 Pan-American Championship, and a Bronze medal at the 2016 Military World Games.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Newark School (Headquarters) open 5:00 pm–7:30 pm; East Hanover location open 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
The program describes itself as a family and community-focused martial arts academy and states that instructors are “COVID Safe” certified by the Martial Arts Industry Association. Team Raposa Martial Arts Programs includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo classes from the Edson Carvalho system, a Capoeira Senzala system that blends fluid movements with powerful strikes and grappling techniques, and Kombato, which was born in Rio de Janeiro and is trusted by elite bodyguards. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes are led by Jose “Pele” Landi, and Capoeira instruction includes the Official Capoeira Instructor at Princeton University.
The leadership team includes Master Instructor and Owner Vinicius Raposa; Head Instructor Jimmie Carter (Head Taekwondo Instructor – Newark); Coach Diego Pereira (Head Taekwondo Instructor – East Hanover); Team Captain Julia Vasconcelos (Competition Team trainer); Sensei Robert Lewis; Elias Neto; Louis Weber; Mestre Zumbi; Professor Esperanca; and Abigail “Abby,” Administrative Assistant. The mission statement for the program is: “Welcome to our family and community-focused Martial Arts academy, with convenient locations in Newark and East Hanover, NJ.” Community involvement includes CINA – Cultural Integration and Arts Association and Newark Afterschool Programs.
Staff credentials include Kukkiwon certified instructors, USAT coach and athlete roles, WTMU – NJ Officer and Brazil Representative, Kombato Instructor Brown (highest ranked in the United States), IKF Muay Thai Instructor certification, and a 2nd degree Edson Carvalho Black Belt. Individual staff achievements include Brazil National Muay Thai Champion, Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Master rank in Capoeira Senzala, and Purple/Yellow rank in Capoeira Senzala. Competition credentials listed include Bronze and Gold medals at the 2015 ATU National Championship, a Bronze medal at the 2018 NJ State Championship, coaching of Olympic Bronze Medalist Sandy Macedo, participation as a 2016 Rio Olympic athlete, seven-time Brazil National Team membership, seven Brazil National Championships, 13 medals at various international opens, 5th place at the 2012 World Championship in Aruba, 3rd place at the 2012 Pan-American Championship, and a Bronze medal at the 2016 Military World Games.
Last updated January 30, 2026.
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