Cobrinha Henderson
About Us
Cobrinha Henderson is rooted in passion for martial arts and sharing the gift of Jiu Jitsu classes with the Henderson, Nevada community.
We’re welcoming and friendly towards all individuals, especially beginners. Our culture is unlike any other BJJ academy and we ensure you’ll feel valued. Throughout your training you’ll discover improvement in humility, self-growth, and confidence. Join our Cobrinha Association family to experience one of the best kids Jiu Jitsu programs in the United States.
Cobrinha Henderson NV
Instructors
The opportunity to open Cobrinha Henderson came to Sam and Gizelle Dias through high demand.
After receiving frequent requests from the community to start an academy in Henderson, they opened their doors in January 2024. The Cobrinha BJJ Association is built of top-quality schools across the nation, with a reputation that precedes the Henderson location. As we navigate our starting years, we strive to improve the lives of children and adults alike. We help them grow into a positive lifestyle rooted in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so they can live confidently.
Owner & Head Instructor
Samuel Dias
Born and raise on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. I am a husband and a father to three beautiful daughters. They are my life! I grew up surfing the waves around the island, enjoying the outdoors with my family, and playing baseball where I planned to further my future until I sustained injury enabling me to continue. I now play local softball tournaments but I’ve grown a love like no other for Jiu Jitsu. Growing up on a very tiny island with not a lot to do, this had a lot of affect on choices I made growing up. I was always in some kind of trouble. This all stopped as I began to embrace rigorous daily training where I challenged myself to become the best me. I can honestly say Jiu Jitsu saved my life. I have been practicing Jiu Jitsu for almost 10 years now.
My wife and daughter introduced me to the sport. I won’t lie, I was very hesitant because I had that “Ego” and like most, hailing from the Hawaiian Islands, are natural born fighters. We grew up fighting but Jiu Jitsu humbled me. Jiu Jitsu showed me an outlet, it accepted me and now continues to groom me to be the best version of myself. This allows me to be the best father I can be to my children and the best husband to my loving wife. I won’t lie, my wife is my toughest training partner and she pushes me harder than anyone else. This is what Jiu Jitsu does.
I am privileged to be able to dedicate my time and share my knowledge now especially with the younger generation. I enjoy watching our children compete and coaching them. I have a passion for coaching, sharing my knowledge that my Professors have given me, and the best part is I can be the best version of myself while helping others achieve the same! Jiu Jitsu is a gift, a never ending one!
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Co-Instructor
Gizelle Dias
Born and raised on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. I am a wife and a mother to three beautiful daughters. I grew up spending a lot of my time enjoying the beautiful beaches and lush mountains with my family. I was always an athlete playing multiple sports through out high school where soccer was my passion. When I became a mother I continued my love for the sport coaching multiple champion club teams. I was always a very passionate and competitive coach.
Years later my sister would introduce my daughter Saiteia and I to Jiu Jitsu. This was the pivotal moment for my family. My daughter was quick to grow a love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competing in multiple Jiu Jitsu competitions and would later choose to practice Jiu Jitsu full-time. I was intrigued, I did my first Jiu Jitsu class and I was completely stopped in my tracks. I became extremely fascinated and grew a love like no other for the sport. The family atmosphere, the positive energy, and the tight-knit community had me sold! Jiu Jitsu quickly evolved into an all-consuming passion for my entire family, traveling to different states for competitions became the normal for us. This motivated us to move to Las Vegas to further our knowledge and be closer to the larger Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Little did we know from the tiny island of Kauai, Jiu Jitsu saved us!
I have been practicing Jiu Jitsu for almost 10 years now and I’ve competed in local tournaments and super fights. About 5 years ago I was privileged enough to be given the opportunity to coach our children’s program and this is now a priority, I love every single minute of it! These kids have become my kids, my fellow practitioners have become my confidants, and my chosen family. I have never looked back since! I plan to continue lending a hand in growing this community and lifestyle, especially for us females!
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More About Us Our Team
In addition to their technical expertise, our instructors are also excellent teachers who know how to create a supportive and challenging learning environment.
They understand that every student is unique and tailor their approach to meet the needs of each individual.
Our instructors also prioritize safety, ensuring that all students learn and practice techniques in a safe and controlled manner.
They are committed to helping our students build strong foundations in Jiu-Jitsu, and are always available to answer questions and provide feedback.
The Cobrinha Association offers one of the best kids Jiu Jitsu programs in the country and top-quality programs for individuals of all ages.
We welcome nearby communities including Anthem Hills, Boulder City, Green Valley, and beyond to join Cobrinha Henderson at the Sunridge Heights Shopping Center.