Alpha Combat martial arts training

MMA, Judo & Grapplingin Lisbon

Become a complete fighter

Alpha Combat's Complete Combat System combines striking, takedowns, control, and submissions. Train in Campolide with Ricardo Serrão and classes capped at 12 students.

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3× Brazilian Champion
Max 12 per Class
Complete Combat System
Our System

The Complete Combat System

We build complete fighters by integrating MMA, Judo, and Grappling into one system. Judo gives you balance, takedowns, and clinch control. Grappling builds positional dominance and submissions. MMA connects everything under pressure.

01

Stand

Judo Base for MMA

  • Throws & trips
  • Balance & footwork
  • Clinch control
02

Control

Grappling Dominance

  • Passing guard
  • Pressure & pins
  • Smooth transitions
03

Finish

MMA Integration

  • Striking to submissions
  • Defense & escapes
  • Fight-finishing decisions
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Why Choose Us

Why Alpha Combat?

A complete system for building complete fighters. In Campolide, Lisbon, we combine MMA, Judo, and Grappling with live training, small classes, and championship coaching.

Integrated MMA, Judo & Grappling

Our system connects striking, takedowns, control, and submissions to build a complete game from standing to the ground.

Training for Real Exchanges

Live training, realistic context, and practical progression to build timing, pressure, and adaptability.

Champion Coaching

Ricardo Serrão brings 27 years of experience and a championship track record that shapes the whole system.

Real Progression

Small classes, personal attention, and close coaching so you improve consistently over time.

Our Programs

Choose Your Path

MMA leads the system, while Judo and Grappling build the takedown, control, and finishing layers underneath it. Start where it makes sense and grow inside the full system.

Judo
Throwing mastery, footwork, and balance—the foundation for MMA and grappling
Judo training
  • • Beginners to advanced levels
  • • Advanced competition variations with safety context
  • • Traditional Judo philosophy
  • • Competition preparation
Duration: 60 minutes
Mode: Personal or Group
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Submission Grappling
Game-based ground fighting that builds real problem-solving ability through live training.
Grappling training
  • • Constraints-led approach
  • • Live-first training from day one
  • • Game-based skill development
  • • Problem-solving under pressure
Duration: 60 minutes
Mode: Personal or Group
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MMA & Self-Defense
Authentic, practical, and functional training
MMA and Self-Defense training
  • • Real-world applications
  • • Techniques taught to law enforcement
  • • Urban self-defense
  • • Practical combat skills
Duration: 60 minutes
Mode: Personal or Group
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Special Training
Customized programs for athletes and professionals
Special training programs
  • • Athletes development
  • • Police forces training
  • • Corporate programs
  • • Specialized techniques
Duration: Custom
Mode: Personal or Group
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Our Team

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from world-class martial artists with decades of experience

Ricardo Serrão - Head Instructor & Founder
Head Instructor & Founder

Ricardo Serrão

With over 27 years of martial arts experience, Ricardo brings world-class expertise in Judo, MMA, Grappling, and self-defense. His Judo foundation provides the throwing and balance expertise that directly improves students' performance across all combat disciplines—a rare combination in modern martial arts instruction.

Key Achievements

3× Brazilian National Champion
Three-time Brazilian national Judo champion
Pan-American Champion
Gold medalist at the Pan-American Judo Championship
World Championship Competitor
Represented Brazil in world-level Judo competitions
Police Forces Instructor
Certified instructor of self-defense techniques for police forces

The martial arts path is not about perfection, but continuous progress and personal growth.

Thelmo - Cross Training / Judo Instructor
Cross Training / Judo Instructor

Thelmo

Specialization: Physical Conditioning & Strength

Fitness conditioning specialist for fighters, Thelmo brings years of experience in physical preparation for combat athletes. Also teaches judo fundamentals.

Eugénio - Submission Grappling Instructor
Submission Grappling Instructor

Eugénio

Specialization: No-Gi Grappling & Submission

Experienced submission grappling competitor who teaches through a constraints-led, game-based approach. Specializes in No-Gi techniques and helps students develop adaptive problem-solving skills on the ground.

Schedule

Class Schedule

Find the perfect time for your training

Mon
Monday
12h-13hMMA
17h-18hJudô kids
19h-20hJudô & Jiu-Jítsu
20h-21hMMA
Tue
Tuesday
12h30-13h30Judô & Jiu-Jítsu
13h-14hOpen judô
19h-20hGrappling
Wed
Wednesday
12h-13hMMA
17h-18hJudô kids
19h-20hJudô & Jiu-Jítsu
20h-21hMMA/grappling
Thu
Thursday
12h30-13h30Judô & Jiu-Jítsu
13h-14hOpen judô
19h-20hGrappling
Fri
Friday
12h-13hMMA
17h-18hJudô kids
19h-20hOpen Mat
20h-21hMMA/striking
Sat
Saturday
10h-11hMMA

Ready to Start?

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Pricing

Plans & Pricing

Choose the option that best fits your training goals

Combat Classes

Dedicated martial arts training plans

2x per week
from65€
/month
Most Popular
3x per week
from70€
/month
Unlimited
from80€
/month

Save More with Longer Commitments

Quarterly: 10%Semi-Annual: 20%Annual: 30% (Best Value!)

Master Pass

Unlimited classes + Cross Training access

100€
/month
Day Use: 15€ (single day) | 20€ (2 days)

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Testimonials

What Our Students Say

Hear from members of the Alpha Combat community

Ricardo is the best coach I've ever worked with. I highly recommend him - he's a true professional.

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Anna V
Google Reviewer

Training at Alpha has been an amazing experience! The coaches are super dedicated and attentive, always pushing us to do our best. Great energy and a really welcoming vibe!

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Rafael Moury
Google Reviewer

Excelente espaço de treino, além de toda a competência técnica e humana do Ricardo.

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João Vale Neto
Google Reviewer

Ótimo espaço! Professores sempre bem dispostos e o treino é proposto dentro das nossas necessidades e possibilidades. Super recomendo!

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Aline Barboza
Google Reviewer

Great facilities, challenging cross-fit group classes, MMA, Judo, and top notch personal training options. Been attending for 9 months and highly recommend.

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Antonio P
Google Reviewer

Fantastic new place dedicated to combat/ martial art training. Always great fun 💪

M
Migge
Google Reviewer
Educational Content

Articles & Insights

Learn from expert insights through educational articles and martial arts knowledge

How We Teach Grappling: A Modern Approach to Skill Development
Grappling
Feb 1, 2026
6 min read

How We Teach Grappling: A Modern Approach to Skill Development

Traditional martial arts teaching follows a familiar pattern: watch, copy, drill, then spar. Our grappling program takes a different approach. Grounded in ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, and live-first training, we develop adaptable grapplers who solve problems under pressure.

Eugénio

Eugénio

Grappling Instructor

Alpha Combat Academy Code of Conduct
Academy
Jan 31, 2026
5 min read

Alpha Combat Academy Code of Conduct

The principles and standards that guide every practitioner at Alpha Combat. Our code of conduct ensures a safe, respectful, and focused training environment for everyone.

Ricardo Serrão

Ricardo Serrão

Head Instructor

Grappling Class: Rules & Code of Conduct
Grappling
Jan 31, 2026
7 min read

Grappling Class: Rules & Code of Conduct

Our grappling program follows a submission-focused approach inspired by the ADCC ruleset. These rules exist to protect everyone and ensure our program remains a welcoming, challenging, and safe environment for practitioners of all levels.

Eugénio

Eugénio

Grappling Instructor

What Grappling Actually Is?
Grappling
Jan 15, 2026
8 min read

What Grappling Actually Is?

When people try grappling for the first time, they have no clue what to do. And that's completely okay. The goal of this article is to provide a basic understanding of what grappling is and what two sweaty people are actually trying to achieve on the mat.

Eugénio

Eugénio

Grappling Instructor

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about training at Alpha Combat

Alpha Combat in Campolide offers MMA classes in Lisbon inside our Complete Combat System. The program combines striking, takedowns, control, and submissions with small group sizes (max 12 students) and championship-level instruction. Led by 3× Brazilian National Champion Ricardo Serrão, training is adapted for both beginners and experienced students. Book your free trial class.
Alpha Combat is a martial arts academy in Campolide, Lisbon specializing in MMA, Judo, Grappling, and Self-Defense. What sets us apart is the Complete Combat System: instead of teaching isolated disciplines, we teach one integrated path that builds complete fighters from standing to the ground. With classes capped at 12 students, live training, and championship coaching, the experience is more focused than what most larger gyms can offer.
At Alpha Combat in Campolide, Lisbon, we offer Jiu-Jitsu and grappling classes for all levels. Our program is built on Judo fundamentals, giving students a unique advantage in throws and positional control. Classes are limited to 12 students to ensure personalized instruction in every session. You can start with a free trial class.
Alpha Combat in Campolide stands out as a BJJ academy in Lisbon through our Complete Combat System — we combine Jiu-Jitsu with Judo and MMA to develop versatile fighters who perform both standing and on the ground. Led by 3× Brazilian National Champion Ricardo Serrão, our academy offers small classes, individual attention, and a modern live-training methodology. Learn more about our approach at grapplerscollective.com.
Absolutely. We regularly welcome students with zero experience, and our small class sizes (max 12 students) mean you'll receive proper guidance from day one. Ricardo has 27 years of teaching experience and knows exactly how to help beginners build strong foundations while keeping experienced students challenged. You won't be lost in a crowd or feel overlooked—we meet you where you are.
We maintain a maximum of 12 students per class to ensure everyone receives direct instructor attention. Most classes have 8-10 students, which creates an ideal learning environment—small enough for personalized corrections, large enough for diverse training partners and dynamic drills.
The Complete Combat System. While many gyms teach MMA, Judo, or Grappling separately, we organize everything around one clear logic: stand, control, finish. That creates training that is more coherent, more practical, and more useful for people who want real fighting development, not just disconnected techniques.
That depends on your goal, but for most people MMA is the best entry point for understanding the full system. From there, Judo and Grappling deepen the takedown, control, and submission layers. In your first class or consultation, we help you choose the most useful starting point.
For your first class, just bring comfortable athletic wear. We have equipment available to borrow while you decide which programs you want to pursue.
We recommend at least 2-3 sessions per week to see consistent progression. However, we offer flexible options to suit your schedule, including classes throughout the week at various times.
Yes! We offer a free trial class for all new students in Campolide, Lisbon. You're also welcome to observe a class first if you prefer. Contact us to schedule either option.
We offer month-to-month memberships with no long-term contracts required. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We also offer quarterly, semi-annual, and annual commitment options at better rates for those who prefer to commit longer term. All membership levels include access to all martial arts programs (Judo, Grappling, MMA).
Serious but supportive. Students come to genuinely train and improve, not just go through motions or socialize. That said, the small group sizes create a community feel where everyone knows each other, training partners help each other, and there's mutual respect. It's focused without being intimidating.
Contact

Get In Touch

Visit our Campolide academy in Lisbon and experience the Complete Combat System. Contact us to book your free trial class.

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Phone

+351 933 881 631

Email

info@alpha-combat.com

Alpha Combat

R. de Campolide 165
1070-029 Lisboa, Portugal

Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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R. de Campolide 94 A
1070-137 Lisboa, Portugal

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Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: By appointment

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