Augusto Frota, owner and head coach of Frota Academy, 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

AUGUSTO FROTA

Augusto Frota is the owner and head coach of the Frota Academy. He is a 4th degree BJJ black belt, former professional MMA athlete, and is known as one of the most successful martial arts coaches in Europe.

Students seated along the mat listening during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Frota Academy Zug

OUR PROGRAMS

Our goal at Frota Academy is to provide you with the best martial arts programs. To coach and inspire you to reach your full potential – check out all the different programs we offer and book your free trial class!

Three instructors in gis talking together at Frota Academy Zug

GROUP CLASSES

Our group classes in Cham have students ranging from beginners to hobbyists and competitors. Most classes have 5 to 15 students on the mats so you’ll learn with your training partners as well as with your instructor. Beginners are always welcome!

Large group of Frota Academy Zug students seated together in gis for a class photo

ACADEMIES

We offer different locations across Switzerland. Choose the one which is most convenient for you, book a free trial – and pay us a visit! We guarantee you’ll love training with us.

Two students sparring in gis, one passing the guard during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class

FREE TRIAL CLASS

Your first class is free, just book it with us first so we know you’re coming. We’ll lend you a gi, and you don’t need any experience: most people who walk in have never trained a martial art before.

Students seated on the mat watching an instructor demonstrate a BJJ technique

CLASS SCHEDULE

Frota Academy Zug runs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Adult classes are at 12:15 on all three days with an evening class on Wednesdays at 18:30. Kids train in the late afternoon, grouped by age. Private lessons are arranged directly with your instructor.

BECOME A PART OF FROTA ACADEMY ZUG & TRAIN WITH THE BEST

It doesn’t get better than training at Frota Academy. We’ve had famous athletes coming to train with us from all over the world – below are just some of them.

Sponsored By Frota Academy

We are proud to have sponsored some of the most prominent martial arts athletes.

Leandro Ló sponsored by Frota Academy
Thalison Soares competing in a gi, sponsored by Frota Academy
Felipe Pena sponsored by Frota Academy

Events

Camps

Frota Academy Camp

Seminars

Frota Academy Zug

Competitions

BJJ Technique Frota Academy Zug

Our Partners & Sponsors

Frota Academy works and collaborates with several organizations, with a mutual goal of improving the quality of life and martial arts education.

Frota Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training camp poster, Ibiza
Renzo Gracie seminar poster, The Chedi Residences Switzerland
Roger Gracie seminar poster, Bürgenstock Resort, Lucerne, 30 March 2019

Ready to start training?

Whether you’re looking to start learning martial arts, develop your skills as a hobbyist, compete at a high level, or simply get fit and challenge yourself, this is the place for you! 

Frota Academy Zug
Brunnmatt 4, 6330
Cham, Switzerland

Phone:  (+41) 76 380 5307

Email: info@frota-zug.ch

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We will be very happy to attend you and guide you though the best options available for you. Book your Free Trial using the form in this page or just contact us to organize your first visit!