Martial Arts Academy Celebrates with a Ribbon-Cutting

September 11, 2025 • By David Volz

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Edgar Estevez, co-owner of the Andrezza Facanha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Coral Springs. {David Volz}

The Andrezza Facanha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy held a second grand opening on September 10 to celebrate its initial success in Coral Springs.

The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce and community leaders celebrated the Academy with a ribbon-cutting and enjoyed a social event.

“We offer martial arts and work with people ranging from young children to older individuals. We work to build self-confidence, physical fitness, and teach self-defense skills,” said Edgar Estevez, who owns the studio with his wife, Andrezza Facanha.

Both Estevez and Facanha have won awards and championships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. “Our goal is to help people improve themselves,” said Estevez.

Members of the Chamber, State Rep Christine Hunschofsky, and co-owner Edgar Estevez.

The Academy is located at 5659 Coral Ridge Drive. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.