Instructors

Pedro Sauer (8th Degree Black Belt) - "Professor"

Pedro Earned his Black Belt from Helio and Rickson in 1985. Long recognized for the superior technical efficiency of his jiu-jitsu, he then began his career as an instructor in 1986 when asked to teach with an organization known in Brazil as Corpo/Quatro (Body of Four) where he taught and continued his training under renowned jiu-jitsu instructors Alvaro Barreto (who is a red belt master under Helio Gracie). After moving to Utah in December of 1990, he taught as one of only two non-Gracie black belts under the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (run by Rorion and Royce Gracie). In October of 1996, he became an official representative Black Belt Instructor under the Rickson Gracie American Jiu-Jitsu Association. Currently, Pedro instructs at One Spirit Martial Arts in Herndon, Virginia. Also has over 150 affiliated schools across the world, and he visits them on a regular basis to give intensive instruction to the students and instructors. He is one of the most highly sought after instructors in the U.S. (of any martial discipline) and has presented hundreds of public seminars around the nation.

About Us

One of the original Gracie Jiu-Jitsu schools in the area, Master Pedro Sauer has been sharing and teaching Jiu Jitsu in the community since 2006.
One Spirit Martial Arts offers weekly Jiu Jitsu classes for Youth and Adults, Krav Maga, Muay Thai and Kali with a staff of 16 Instructors including Master Pedro Sauer and 11 of his Black Belts.
Our Academy focuses on respect to our elders and to each other, fitness and self-confidence as well as everyday practical self-defense.
We welcome all skills levels, ages, and backgrounds to our mats while fostering a positive family-like club atmosphere.