Meet Jorge Santiago
Founder and Head Coach of Xcell BJJ in Boynton Beach
At Xcell, the standard of instruction starts at the top. Jorge Santiago built this academy on the belief that world-class knowledge should make training safer, clearer and more accessible, not more intimidating.
5th Degree BJJ Black Belt
Judo Black Belt
UFC and Strikeforce Veteran
31 Years Experience
Experience That Shapes Every Class
With more than 30 years of martial arts experience, Jorge Santiago has trained, competed, and coached at the highest levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and professional MMA.
At XCell, that experience isn't used to impress. It shapes the way classes are taught — with clear structure, disciplined training, and a deep understanding of how students develop over time.
Every student benefits from knowledge refined through decades of competition and coaching.
31
Years of Martial Arts Experience
5th
Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
2×
American champion
200+
Professional Athletes Coached
Xcell Jiu Jitsu is Built on Family – On and Off the Mat
What started as a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew into something we could share with our community. We focus on creating a structured, supportive environment where people can grow with confidence.
We’ve seen first-hand how the right environment can change someone — that’s why we built Xcell to be a place we’d trust with our own kids. Students build skill, discipline, and real self-belief.
What That Experience Looks Like at Xcell
For Kids
Every class at Xcell is designed around how children actually learn. Structured, calm, and progressive so kids always know what they're working on and how they're improving.
For Adults
Whether you're brand new or returning to training, you follow a clear path from day one. No guessing. Just structured instruction that builds real skill step by step.
For the Culture
World-class competition and coaching set the standard at Xcell. Every class reflects the same principles: clarity, discipline, and respect.
A Career at the Highest Level
Before founding Xcell, Jorge competed and coached on some of the biggest stages in combat sports.
His experience as a professional athlete and coach now informs the structured approach used in every class. Rather than emphasizing intensity or ego, the focus is on clear instruction, disciplined training, and helping students progress with confidence.
Career Highlights
First Sengoku Middleweight Champion (Japan)
Strikeforce Grand Prix Champion
2022 IBJJF World Master Champion
Former Head Coach, Blackzilians MMA Team
BJJ 5th Degree Black Belt
Judo Black Belt
"World-class knowledge should make training safer, clearer and more accessible — not more intimidating."
—Jorge Santiago, Head Coach, Xcell BJJ
The Academy He Built
XCell Jiu Jitsu was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose: to give kids, families, and committed students a structured place to train where progress is clear and expectations are never a mystery.
Through calm coaching and consistent standards, students develop confidence, discipline, and real skill that carries beyond the mats.
Led by world-class experience and a family-first culture, Xcell is built to help every student grow with clarity, support, and purpose.
What families and students experience at Xcell
Age-specific kids programs starting at age 4
Structured classes that build skill step-by-step
Adult training for beginners through competitors
Practical self-defense rooted in real-world application
A calm, disciplined culture built on respect and consistency
See the Xcell Standard for Yourself
The best way to understand Xcell is to experience it.Book a free intro class and see firsthand how our structured classes help kids build confidence, focus, and real skills from day one.
