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NOVA UNIÃO LINEAGE • HARRISON, NJ

Transform Your Discipline Into Unstoppable Capability

World-Class
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Harrison, NJ

Train under Professor Josef Manuel (“Ze Cobra”), a 4th-Degree Black Belt under IBJJF Hall of Famer Robson “Robinho” Moura with over 20 years of competition-tested Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience.

Josef Manuel is an instructor with 20+ years experience with kids, teens and adults. Teaching trchnique over strength in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Teaching since 2004

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4th Degree

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Nova União

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PROFESSOR JOSEF MANUEL

Built Through Competition. Refined Through Experience.

Professor Josef Manuel (“Ze Cobra”) is a 4th-Degree Black Belt under six-time world champion Robson “Robinho” Moura and one of the most accomplished American practitioners representing the Nova União lineage today.

With over 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Josef has competed internationally, instructed military and law enforcement personnel, and dedicated his career to teaching authentic, competition-tested Jiu-Jitsu in Harrison, New Jersey

  • 4th Degree Black Belt
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Nova União Lineage
  • IBJJF Competitor
  • Black Belt Since 2009
  • International Medalist
  • Military Instructor
  • Law Enforcement Trainer
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A Legacy Rooted in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Professor Josef Manuel represents a direct lineage connected to Nova União, Robson Moura, and the foundations of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Nova União Heritage

Train under one of the most respected lineages in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Robson Moura Lineage

Direct black belt lineage under six-time world champion Robson “Robinho” Moura.

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Gracie Family Connection
A technical foundation rooted in the principles that shaped Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.
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Competition Excellence

Decades of IBJJF competition experience at the international level.
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Small Man Jiu-Jitsu

A technical system built on leverage, timing, precision, and efficiency over strength.
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Modern Approach

Traditional fundamentals combined with modern competition-tested strategy.
Lineage

A Legacy Rooted in
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Professor Josef Manuel represents a direct lineage connected to Nova União, Robson Moura, and the foundations of modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
01

Nova União Heritage

Train under one of the most respected lineages in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

02

Robson Moura Lineage

Direct black belt lineage under six-time world champion Robson “Robinho” Moura.

03
Gracie Family Connection
A technical foundation rooted in the principles that shaped Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide.
04

Competition Excellence

Decades of IBJJF competition experience at the international level.
05

Small Man Jiu-Jitsu

A technical system built on leverage, timing, precision, and efficiency over strength.
06

Modern Approach

Traditional fundamentals combined with modern competition-tested strategy.
TEAM ZE COBRA

More Than a Team —
A Brotherhood.

"“My goal is to help every student become more confident, disciplined, and capable through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

Professor Josef Manuel
20+

Years Experience

International

Competition Experience

Mil & LE

Certified Instructor

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Learn directly from Professor Josef Manuel through exclusive online instructionals and competition-tested systems.

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Closed Guard System

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Modern Half Guard

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Pressure Passing

Vol. 04

Submission Chains

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