New Vision Academy of Jiu Jitsu, Inc. was started by Francois Exilhomme and Thomas Duplessy, Jr . Senseis Francois and Thomas are passionate about training individuals of all ages in the practical and effective self-defense program that American Jiu Jitsu has to offer.
SENSEI FRANCOIS EXILHOMME
Francois Exilhomme began his training in American Jiu Jitsu in 1998. He trained in many disciplines before American Jui Jitsu including Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Boxing, but feel in love with American Jiu Jitsu due to its realistic self-defense approach and multiple discipline training.
Francois received a Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Masters of Science in Project Management from Boston University.
Sensei Francois achieved the rank of Shodan, 1st degree Black Belt, in 2009 and became a certified instructor and his Nidan, 2nd degree Black Belt, in 2017. He is currently training for Sandan, directly under his sensei, 6th degree Black Belt, Master Nick Theodorou.
Sensei Francois is the main instructor for the Advanced Kids Jiu Jitsu and Adult Jiu Jitsu classes. He enjoys teaching real-life self-defense to students of all ages and levels.
SENSEI THOMAS DUPLESSY
Thomas Duplessy, Jr began his training in American Jiu Jitsu in 1998 and achieved the rank of Shodan in 2009. He also received his Nidan in 2017. Thomas is a certified instructor who is dedicated to teaching practical and effective self-defense. Thomas also trains directly under 6th degree Black Belt, Master Nick Theodorou.
Sensei Thomas is the main instructor for the Little Ninjas and Kids Jiu Jitsu programs. He continues in his training and gives back by teaching what he has learned to help benefit the lives and safety of others.