Team Accomplishments
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Notable Athletes
Instructors
At schools on Renzo Gracie’s official school list.
Professor Aaron Michael Milam
Black Belt · Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
Aaron Milam is the head instructor at Renzo Gracie Academy Portland and co-founder of Workshop Jiu Jitsu. A fourth-degree jiu jitsu black belt, he began training in Los Angeles in 2000 under Carlson Gracie black belt Rey "The King" Diogo. Graduate school took him to New York City in 2005, where he trained on the Renzo Gracie team with John Danaher, who awarded him his black belt in 2008. He also holds a black belt in judo. Milam has competed in jiu jitsu, judo and submission grappling regionally and internationally, and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in philosophy. He ran the jiu jitsu program at a New York combat sports gym for about eight years before partnering with teammate Jin Yung to form Workshop Jiu Jitsu. Workshop Portland / RGA PDX was founded in 2013.
Adam Dorfman
Renzo Gracie Denville
Adam Dorfman is listed as a contact for Renzo Gracie Denville.
Adel Elbehiry
Black Belt · Renzo Gracie Bayside
Adel Elbehiry is an instructor at Renzo Gracie Bayside.
Alberto Crane
Coach · McMahon Training Center
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Alberto Crane is a Muay Thai Coach at McMahon Training Center in Fort Collins, CO. Verified from official coaching records.
Alec Wolinski
Ground Control
Alec Wolinski is listed as a contact for Ground Control.
Alex Henley
Black Belt · Insight BJJ of La Grange
Alex Henley is an instructor at Insight BJJ of La Grange.
Alex Henley
Black Belt · Insight BJJ of Brenham
Alex Henley is an instructor at Insight BJJ of Brenham.
Alex Jutis
Coach · Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
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Alex Jutis is a MMA Coach at Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Suwanee, GA. Verified from official coaching records.
Alex Ray Henley
Black Belt · Insight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Alex Ray Henley is the head instructor at Insight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Bastrop, TX, USA. 9 competitors in the JiuJitsuGyms database list the academy as their team, and between them they hold 4 championship titles (4 IBJJF Open). This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Alex Ray Henley is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
Aliya Appassova
Brown Belt · Silver Fox BJJ
Aliya Appassova is a kids' class instructor at Silver Fox BJJ in Saddle Brook who began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2015 and earned her brown belt in 2022. Holding a degree in Psychology and more than seven years of experience as an Early Education Teacher, she combines her background in childhood education with her passion for the mental and social aspects of jiu-jitsu.
Professor Andre Araujo
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu West Boca Raton
Andre Araujo is listed as a contact for Renzo Gracie West Boca.
Andretti Polanco
Ground Control
Andretti Polanco is listed as a contact for Ground Control.
Member Gyms (218)
US gyms are listed first, led by schools on Renzo Gracie’s official school list.
Bronx Martial Arts Academy
Bronx, NY
Listed as Bronx Martial Arts Academy, this record is connected with Bronx, NY, USA and carries the broad Martial Arts classification. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that can refer to varied combat disciplines, physical traditions, and cultural practices, without narrowing the category to any particular one. The exact name Bronx Martial Arts Academy provides the distinguishing label for this Bronx, NY, USA entry. Its Martial Arts focus gives the listing a straightforward category context alongside the supplied city, state, and country information. Within this directory record, the provided details are the name Bronx Martial Arts Academy, the Bronx geography, the NY state abbreviation, the USA country designation, and Martial Arts as the designated focus, creating a concise reference for the named entry.
Budokan academy
Valley stream, NY
Budokan academy in Valley stream, NY, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Suwanee, GA
Creighton Mixed Martial Arts Academy provides combat sports education and athletic instruction at 460 Brogdon Road, Suite 200 in Suwanee, Georgia. Operating since 2003, the academy delivers instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking disciplines, mixed martial arts, and personal defense for practitioners across Suwanee, Sugar Hill, and Buford. Head instructor and academy founder Paul Creighton began training martial arts at age five, earning his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie in 2005 and holding a fifth-degree black belt rank alongside black belts in Japanese Ju-Jitsu, Judo, and Karate. The instructional staff also includes second-degree black belts Tyler Driskell, Isaac Eberle, and Alex Jutis, third-degree black belt Anthony Budion, black belts Noah Wilson and Victoria Trueb, and first female academy black belt Anya Frolov. Course programming encompasses Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts combining Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, and wrestling, and youth martial arts programs designed to develop discipline, focus, and fundamental grappling technique.
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Boulder)
Boulder, CO
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Boulder) offers training in BJJ in Boulder, CO, USA.
Easton Training Center - Denver
Denver, CO
Easton Training Center - Denver provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai striking, and martial arts education at 1304 S Santa Fe Dr, in Denver, Colorado. Established as part of the prominent Easton Training Center academy network across the Front Range, the facility delivers high-level grappling instruction and athletic conditioning to practitioners of all experience backgrounds. The curriculum offers dedicated training pathways for kids, teens, and adult students. Youth programs develop balance, spatial awareness, self-discipline, and defensive grappling fundamentals in a fun, positive mat environment. Adult offerings include foundational and advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes covering positional escapes, guard passes, and submissions, alongside Muay Thai striking sessions designed to improve stand-up combinations, cardio, and overall fitness. Instruction is led by seasoned coaches with years of experience developing fighters, martial arts hobbyists, and youth athletes. Prospective students and families in Denver can visit the South Santa Fe Drive academy to tour the training area, meet the instructional team, and schedule an introductory class.
Ground Control
Rosedale, MD
Ground Control carries an MMA and No-Gi training focus in Rosedale, MA, USA. MMA denotes a mixed martial-arts category, and No-Gi denotes a grappling category that does not center on the traditional gi. That combination gives a beginner broad context for the stated focus while allowing a competitor to recognize the two listed martial-arts labels directly. Ground Control is associated with the supplied $$ price-range category, presented as the record’s relative price symbol. Its Rosedale, MA, USA location, MMA designation, No-Gi designation, and $$ symbol form the complete supplied profile, with each detail remaining tied to the listed Ground Control record rather than extending into unsupported details about training formats or operations at this martial-arts location.
Insight BJJ of Brenham
Brenham, TX
Located at 307 E. Mansfield St. in Brenham, Texas, Insight BJJ of Brenham serves practitioners from Brenham, Columbus, Fayetteville, Weimer, Round Top, Schulenburg, Giddings, and College Station as an affiliate of Team Insight and Team Renzo Gracie under Affiliate Head Instructor Professor Alex Henley (BJJ black belt, 2nd-degree Judo black belt, and Level 1 Army Combatives Trainer). The Brenham academy is owned and led by Head Coach Professor Chad Petersen, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Alex Henley in the Renzo Gracie lineage, Judo green belt (Yonkyu), 2013 first-place finisher at the NAGA World Championship, and former high school wrestler from Iowa. Professor Petersen coaches alongside Walt Holder (Boxing and BJJ), Will Bednar (Striking and BJJ), and Karate brown belt Hunter Matthews (Boxing and Kids Karate). Weekly programs cover Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi, Kids BJJ, Judo, Boxing, and Striking.
Insight BJJ of La Grange
La Grange, TX
Insight BJJ of La Grange in La Grange, TX, USA offers training in BJJ, Gi, and No-Gi.
Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /Renzo Gracie
Somerset, KY
Gi and No-Gi are the stated training focus for Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /Renzo Gracie in Somerset, Kentucky. Together, these labels cover Brazilian jiu-jitsu contexts both with the traditional gi and without it, helping a beginner distinguish between the two common grappling formats. A competitor can likewise see a record that spans both gi-based and No-Gi categories rather than only one of them. Insight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /Renzo Gracie is listed in Somerset, KY, USA, with a $$ price-range category. Its name explicitly connects Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Renzo Gracie, while the supplied focus remains Gi and No-Gi. For comparison within Somerset, this record clearly presents a dual-format jiu-jitsu orientation and the provided $$ range, without implying details beyond the listed disciplines.
Insight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Bastrop, TX
Insight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu serves as the Team Insight Headquarters at 696 Hwy 71 W, Suite 3A in Bastrop, Texas, founded in 2014 and anchoring five affiliated schools across Texas and Kentucky. The academy is owned and led by Bastrop native Professor Alex Henley, a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (IBJJF #210103), 2nd-degree Judo black belt (Nidan, USJA #3675153), Level 1 Army Combatives Trainer, and IBJJF/NAGA champion. Henley teaches alongside a background-checked coaching staff that includes Women's Only Instructor Professor Kerri Sullivan (1st-degree BJJ black belt, blue belt World Champion, and Judo brown belt), BJJ black belts Stuart Siroky, Walt Holder, Don Underwood, and Josh Magden, Judo Instructor Sensei Pat McGuire (3rd-degree Judo black belt / Sandan and BJJ purple belt), BJJ brown belts Elizabeth Dailey, Champ Morgan (Adult Muay Thai), and Donnie Thurman (Kids), purple belts Fernando Galvan, Coty Dudley, and Jered Andres, and blue belts John Swank and Joe Verdi (MMA). Training spans Gi Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Judo (Judo for BJJ, Judo Competition, and Judo for MMA/No-Gi), Women's Only BJJ and Judo, Kids Jiu Jitsu (ages 3 and up) and Kids and Homeschool classes (ages 5 to 13 on average), Insight Youth Leadership, and Adult and Kid Striking (Thai Boxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA), with a free trial available.
McMahon Training Center
Fort Collins, CO
Muay Thai and striking define McMahon Training Center in Fort Collins, Wyoming, USA. This combination places the record squarely within stand-up martial arts, with Muay Thai providing a distinct ruleset and striking serving as the broader focus. For someone new to martial arts, that focus signals an introduction to stand-up movement and offense at a broad level. For a competitor-minded athlete, it identifies a record centered on disciplines commonly considered within stand-up competition contexts. McMahon Training Center carries a $$ price-range symbol, the supplied relative price category for this Fort Collins listing. The description remains grounded in its Muay Thai and striking identity, its location in Fort Collins, Wyoming, and its USA setting.
Pride Lands MMA Academy
Scranton, PA
Pride Lands MMA Academy is a combat sports and martial arts training center located at 731 Cedar Ave in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Established and led by owner and founder Jason Ratchford, the academy provides structured instruction across jiu-jitsu, striking disciplines, and mixed martial arts. Founder Jason Ratchford holds a third-degree black belt in jiu-jitsu under Renzo Gracie and a first-degree black belt in judo under Fred Murty. The coaching staff features seasoned practitioners, including head instructor Nevin Langan, boxing coach Mike Baresse, and kickboxing instructor Ryan Marcinkevich, providing technical guidance on the training mats. The gym schedule offers programs tailored for adults and youth, including co-ed grappling, women-only jiu-jitsu, striking classes, and Little Lions youth training. Programs run for adults and youth across jiu-jitsu, striking, and mixed martial arts.
Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Under the Martial Arts category, Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale is associated with Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. The record uses the complete supplied name together with the city, state, and country to identify this particular listing. Martial Arts is an expansive umbrella category covering varied combat disciplines and traditions, with meanings that can vary according to the context in which the label is used. Its inclusion here offers general classification context without attaching a specific discipline, practice, or activity to Renzo Gracie - Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale supplies the local geographic reference, and the FL, USA designation adds broader regional context for readers distinguishing this named record from similarly named listings in other areas.
Renzo Gracie Academy
New York, NY
Renzo Gracie Academy operates at 224 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001. Established in 1996 in Midtown Manhattan, the school provides combat sports training in New York City. Students and visitors can contact the facility by phone at +1 212-279-6724 to inquire about membership, programs, and schedule details. The academy was established under Master Renzo Gracie. The instructional staff includes Mike Jaramillo, who holds the rank of 5th-degree Black Belt under Renzo Gracie and John Danaher. Teaching personnel also features Rafael 'Sapo' Natal, who holds the rank of Black Belt, 3rd degree, alongside Fabio Coelho, a 3rd degree black belt, and Rafael Costa. The curriculum features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, KidJitsu, and MMA. Classes accommodate adult practitioners as well as youth participants across different divisions. Students can participate in gi and no-gi martial arts training.
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines operates at 4711 University Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. Situated centrally within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the academy delivers Renzo Gracie lineage Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling instruction to students of all skill levels. The academy is owned and directed by head instructor Carsten Carlsen, a second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with more than twenty-five years of grappling experience. Carlsen competed on the collegiate wrestling team at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville before taking up jiu-jitsu in 2011 and earning ranks under Renzo Gracie black belt Aaron Milam. The teaching staff emphasizes positional hierarchy, leverage mechanics, submission transitions, and controlled live training. Class offerings accommodate beginners and seasoned grapplers through organized training tracks. Programs feature Fundamentals, All-Levels instruction that introduces takedown setups and monthly position focuses, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Women's Class sessions, and open mat training designed to foster technical growth and practical self-defense proficiency.
Renzo Gracie Academy Reno
Reno, NV
Renzo Gracie Academy Reno appears in this Martial Arts listing with Reno, Nevada, USA, as its supplied geography. Its exact name, Renzo Gracie Academy Reno, distinguishes the record while the classification remains broadly stated as Martial Arts. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, movement traditions, and cultural approaches, without assigning any particular one to this named record. Reno is the listed city, NV is the listed state abbreviation, and USA is the listed country, providing a concise geographic reference for the entry. Taken together, the name, location, and Martial Arts classification form a straightforward directory description centered solely on the details associated with Renzo Gracie Academy Reno in Reno, Nevada, USA.
Renzo Gracie Bayside
Bayside, NY
Renzo Gracie Bayside is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai academy located at 45-58 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, NY 11361, operating Monday through Saturday with men's and women's locker rooms, showers, and a private intro mat. The instructional team features Professor Doug Pelinkovic, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor John Danaher who trained for eighteen years at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City and also holds a third-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, having earned his black belt under Shihan Kai Leung and continued training with Sensei Adel Elbehiry. He is joined by general manager and black belt Professor Berto Morales (promoted by Pelinkovic in March 2020), Professor Charles Johnson, brown belt Instructor Brandon Costa, and Muay Thai coach Instructor Joey Hernandez, a 2012 TBA tournament Muay Thai World Champion who trained at Thailand's Sitsongpeenong camp and Sitan Gym. Classes cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced Gi and No-Gi BJJ, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, Kids BJJ (ages 6 and up), Kids Muay Thai, and Private Lessons.
Renzo Gracie Bjj - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
Renzo Gracie Colorado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is situated at 3639 Star Ranch Rd in Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Operating under the Renzo Gracie lineage, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for youth and adult students. Professor Avi Kashub brings over 25 years of experience to the mat and serves as head instructor at the facility. His grappling background began in 1995 with the Carlson Gracie Team under Professor Marcus Silveira, followed by training with the Valente Brothers, earning a Brown Belt under Dustin Denes, and receiving his Black Belt under Professor Stan Beck in Weston, Florida. Training tracks feature dedicated programs for Adults alongside youth classes organized into Kids (Ages 5-7) and Kids (Ages 8-12). In addition to group martial arts training, the academy hosts Birthday Parties and offers Corporate Team Building sessions priced at .00.
Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick
Warwick, NY
Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu operates at 28 Church Street Suite 12 Warwick, NY 10990. Also known as Renzo Gracie Warwick, the academy provides combat sports training in Warwick, NY. Instruction is provided by Professor Dave Maver, who holds the rank of Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Dave earned his black belt from Carl Massaro. The coaching team delivers martial arts training for practitioners across different age groups, from young children to adults. The academy offers classes 7 Days a Week, providing multiple training sessions every day. The schedule features Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, and Private Lessons. New practitioners of all skill levels can get started by signing up for a Free trial class.
Renzo Gracie Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
Renzo Gracie Clarksville operates at 327 Warfield Blvd in Clarksville, TN 37043. Instruction is led by James Hoskins, who serves as Owner | Program Director and holds the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Professor. The coaching staff also includes Valentino Briones, who serves as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Professor, and Michelin Villalobos, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Instructor. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3 to Adult, featuring youth divisions such as BJJ Cubs for ages 3-5, BJJ Young Lions for ages 6-9, and BJJ Juniors for ages 10-13. Additional disciplines include Judo for ages 3 to Adult, Striking for ages 5 to Adult, Wrestling, and MMA, and new participants can sign up for a free trial to try out 3 classes.
Renzo Gracie Columbia
Columbia, TN
Renzo Gracie Columbia is a Renzo Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy at 136 Bear Creek Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, and appears in the official Renzo Gracie Academy affiliate directory. It is one of the Renzo Gracie TN locations, along with Spring Hill, Lawrenceburg and Murfreesboro. The Columbia page names Prof. Reggie, a fourth-degree black belt, as head professor, with Professor Ken, a black belt, teaching adult and kids classes. Renzo Gracie TN lists programs for kids, teens and adults, women and private instruction, and its kids program is for children aged 3 to 15. A free class can be booked online.
Renzo Gracie Denville
Denville, NJ
Renzo Gracie Denville in Denville, NJ, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Renzo Gracie East Side
New York, NY
Renzo Gracie East Side Martial Arts (RGES) is located on the second floor at 1264 Lexington Avenue (entering on 85th Street) in New York, NY 10028, offering classes seven days a week for beginners through seasoned black belts. The academy is led by Head Instructor and co-founder Mike Jaramillo, a black belt with more than 25 years of experience, alongside fellow co-founders and instructors David Cheung, Athan Siamas, and Cynthia Yang. The wider coaching roster includes instructors Amadeo Bugatti, David Monserrate, and Eugene Thong; kids program lead Drew Johnson and kids specialist Rob Rybak; and Muay Thai instructors Bryan Guerrero and Jeremiah Marcano. Training centers on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with Muay Thai kickboxing offered only through private lessons starting June 1, 2026, and a complimentary private introductory lesson provided for adults with no prior martial arts experience. Youth students can attend a free trial in one of the scheduled kids classes, with loaner uniforms and equipment available for a child's first visit. Day passes for visiting practitioners and private one-on-one lessons are also offered.
Renzo Gracie easton
Easton, PA
Renzo Gracie Easton specializes in a comprehensive mix of Martial Arts training, including both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Situated in Easton, PA, the gym delivers focused programs tailored for practitioners of all skill levels. The facility emphasizes a balanced approach that integrates traditional gi techniques with the speed and flow of No-Gi competition. Students benefit from an arrayed curriculum that pushes development in different combat disciplines within the Jiu-Jitsu community. This location attracts dedicated martial artists eager to expand their grappling expertise in a dynamic training environment; Renzo Gracie Easton in Easton stands out as a solid choice for those looking to refine both sport Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense techniques.
Renzo Gracie Fort Lee
Fort Lee, NJ
Renzo Gracie Fort Lee, also operating as TEO BJJ, is located at 2175 Lemoine Ave, Suite 201 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Running BJJ and No-Gi BJJ classes six days a week, the academy was founded by Head Professor Alan Teo, a third-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie who has taught martial arts since age 18, holds a Jeet Kune Do instructor certification under Terry Gibson and Progressive Fighting Systems certification under Paul Vunak, earned Level 1 Training for Warriors certification under Martin Rooney, and served as Martial Arts Coach for the New York Giants in 2006 and the New York Jets from 2007 to 2010. The coaching roster includes Professor and Sensei Jeanette Hong, Sensei Derek Alef, Strength and Conditioning coach Sensei Ed Sullivan, Ricco Rodriguez, and Sidemar Honorio. Classes in Fort Lee cover Beginner and Mixed Gi and No-Gi BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing, Capoeira, and Strength and Conditioning.
Renzo Gracie Garwood
Garwood, NJ
Renzo Gracie Garwood in Garwood, NJ, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Renzo Gracie Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ
Renzo Gracie Jersey City operates at 2815 Kennedy blvd - 3rd fl - Suite 305 in the Journal Sq area of jersey city. Training sessions are scheduled regularly with classes available 7 days a week. Youth training features the Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5–12) program alongside Kids Kickboxing (Ages 5–12) for children ages 5–12. Both youth programs require no prior experience. For older practitioners, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi) and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for adults and teens, as well as striking training in Muay Thai / Kickboxing. Members can also participate in Open Mat (Members Only) reserved for active members only. Equipment requirements specify a gi for traditional sessions, a rashguard and board shorts for no-gi grappling, and boxing gloves and shin guards for striking classes. Prospective participants can begin training with a free trial class available at the facility.
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu & Training Center
Sunrise, FL
Renzo Gracie Florida operates at 1091 Shotgun Road in Sunrise, Florida, serving both Sunrise and Weston. The training center has served martial arts students for over 15 years. Mat instruction follows the official Renzo Gracie curriculum, providing structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for all experience levels. Instruction is guided by certified Renzo Gracie instructors who undergo background checks and safety training. Coaches emphasize technical grappling skills, physical conditioning, and personal discipline across all age groups. The training atmosphere is built to support new hobbyists as well as competitive grapplers. Programs are organized into age-appropriate divisions including Little Warriors, Kids Jiu Jitsu, Juniors, and Adults Fundamental Jiu Jitsu. Classes provide students with practical self-defense skills and cardiovascular conditioning on the mats. Prospective students can contact the Sunrise facility by phone or email to arrange an introductory class.
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford
Milford, CT
Gi and No-Gi are the paired training focuses named for Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford in Milford, CO, USA. Gi broadly denotes grappling in the traditional uniform, while No-Gi denotes a related grappling format without it, giving the record two complementary jiu-jitsu categories. This pairing is useful for distinguishing the listing through both uniform-based and non-uniform grappling rather than only one of those directions. The $$ symbol is the supplied price-range category for the academy and is presented with its Milford location and dual discipline focus. Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford is consequently characterized by Gi and No-Gi in Milford, Colorado, in the United States, with the names of those disciplines conveying the broad formats associated with this martial-arts record.
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Boca Raton is located at 9045 La Fontana Blvd. #116 in Boca Raton, Florida. The school provides Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction for students across Palm Beach County and neighboring communities. Facility operations run Monday through Saturday, with hours of 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday. Head instructor Marcus Nesse serves as owner and operator, bringing over twenty years of Brazilian jiu-jitsu experience. Nesse earned his black belt directly from Renzo Gracie himself. The coaching staff includes black belt Carlos, who holds a brown belt in judo, alongside academy black belts Rodrigo and Mike. Program options include traditional gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu, no-gi submission grappling, and kids martial arts classes. Training incorporates self-defense skills, takedown technique, and conditioning workouts. Prospective students can contact the Boca Raton academy by phone or online form to schedule an introductory class.
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland
Portland, OR
Gi and No-Gi together give Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland a Brazilian jiu-jitsu identity that spans both traditional uniform-based grappling and no-gi grappling. Located in Portland, Oregon, USA, the record is named Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland and is categorized under both Gi and No-Gi. For a beginner, those labels distinguish grappling with the gi from grappling without it; for a competitor, they identify two broad jiu-jitsu competition categories. The supplied $$ price range places this Portland martial-arts record in its stated relative price category. Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Portland is therefore defined by the Gi and No-Gi pairing, with its name, Portland location, and Oregon setting providing the record’s specific context. The dual-focus listing makes both gi and no-gi central to how this martial-arts record is described.
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Northern Valley
Northvale, NJ
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Northern Valley is a martial arts school located at 240 Pegasus Ave #103 in Northvale, New Jersey. The academy maintains a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program providing training sessions seven days a week for students across the Northern Valley region. The academy is owned and instructed by Professor Carl Massaro, a 5th-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie. Massaro began training martial arts in 1992, has trained at the Renzo Gracie Academy headquarters in New York City since 1998, and also holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do and freestyle martial arts. Training focuses on authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, advanced grappling strategies, and practical self-defense. Classes incorporate positional sparring, takedowns, guard passing, and submission mechanics within a disciplined training environment.
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Upper West Side
New York, NY
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Upper West Side operates at Subcellar, 246 Columbus Ave, New York , NY 10023. Situated between 71st and 72nd Streets on Columbus Avenue, the facility is located steps from the 72nd Street subway station (1/2/3 lines). Owned by Renzo Gracie, the academy was opened in March 2019. Classes are taught by instructors including Thiago Saldanha, Daniel Souza, Michael Dennis, Rafael Natal, Sean Santella, and Fred Hoppe. The coaching staff conducts group classes for students across various skill levels. The schedule includes All-levels Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and Women Jiu-Jitsu. Youth classes are divided into Kids 3 to 5, Kids 6 to 8, and Kids 9 and up. Hours run Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Visitors can purchase passes such as One day for $ 50 or Seven days for $ 175.
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street
New York, NY
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street is located at 22 New Street in New York, NY 10005. Situated in the Financial District of lower Manhattan, the facility operates within walking distance from Battery Park City and Tribeca. The school is led by Co-Owner and Head Instructor Renzo Gracie alongside Luca Atalla, who also serves as Co-Owner and Head Instructor. Additional coaching is provided by instructors including Floriano Junior and Thiago Saldanha. The academy traces its lineage to the Manhattan academy established in 1996. Class offerings include Youth Jiu-Jitsu for Ages 3 to 15, divided across groups for ages 3–5, 6–8, and 9 and up. Adult students train in All-Levels Jiu-Jitsu and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu sessions throughout the schedule. Traveling practitioners can attend classes by purchasing a visitor pass, with options including One day for , Day + Gi for , Seven days for , Two weeks for , or Thirty days for .
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu West Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
Gi and No-Gi are the defining training focuses at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu West Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. This pairing places the record within two closely related Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats: Gi uses the traditional uniform, while No-Gi is practiced without it. For someone beginning to explore grappling, the two labels present complementary ways to understand positional control and movement at a broad level. For a competitor, they also identify the gym with both uniformed and non-uniformed jiu-jitsu contexts rather than a single format alone. Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu West Boca Raton is therefore described through a clear Gi and No-Gi discipline mix tied specifically to Boca Raton, Florida. The record’s focus remains on these two grappling categories in the United States.
Renzo Gracie Latham Kids BJJ
Latham, NY
Renzo Gracie Latham Kids BJJ in Latham, NY, USA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Situated in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Renzo Gracie Los Angeles appears as a listing associated with the broad Martial Arts classification. Its supplied name and Los Angeles geography make this record easy to identify among entries connected with California locations. Martial Arts serves as an umbrella label for varied combat disciplines, physical traditions, and related forms of practice across many contexts. The wording Renzo Gracie Los Angeles is retained exactly here alongside the city, state, and country supplied for the record. This directory listing is therefore a focused reference to Renzo Gracie Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, United States, using Martial Arts as the stated broad category and avoiding conclusions beyond those identifying details.
Renzo Gracie middletown nj
Middletown, NJ
Renzo Gracie middletown nj is located in Middletown, NJ. The academy is affiliated with the Renzo Gracie network. Instruction covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts. Program offerings include Adult Fundamentals, Fundamentals. Paul Minore is the professor. The training schedule features open mat sessions and morning classes. The gym offers a free trial class for prospective students. The training facility features 34,000 sq ft.
Renzo Gracie Naples
Naples, FL
Renzo Gracie Naples, operating as Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Naples, is located at 4221 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 104 in Naples, Florida, serving students from Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers. The academy is led by Head Professor Mark Cerrone, a 5th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie who began training in 1996 at the original Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City and also trained extensively with John Danaher. In addition to leading Renzo Gracie Naples and Renzo Gracie Milford in Connecticut, Mark Cerrone serves as Executive Producer of Reality Fighting at Mohegan Sun and co-founded the Lions Youth Foundation. The curriculum offers both Gi and No-Gi training across two primary tracks: Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for children ages 5 to 13 following the official IBJJF kids belt ranking system, and Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for students ages 14 and older, with classes held Monday through Saturday and beginners welcome.
Renzo Gracie Newark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Newark, NJ
Renzo Gracie Newark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts school located at 172 McWhorter Street in Newark, New Jersey. Operating as a recognized Renzo Gracie affiliate, the academy provides technical grappling instruction and self-defense education for practitioners of all experience levels. Instruction at the Newark facility is directed by Professor Matheus Batista. The teaching staff guides students through positional control, submission grappling, defensive escapes, and tactical ground transitions, maintaining a structured and disciplined training environment on the mats. The academy's schedule includes adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for beginners and advanced grapplers, a dedicated children's program for ages 5 to 10 focusing on fitness and discipline, and exclusive teen sessions for ages 11 to 17 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. New students can schedule a free trial class to experience the academy's curriculum.
Renzo Gracie NorCal / Samurai BJJ
Campbell, CA
Renzo Gracie NorCal / Samurai BJJ in Campbell, CA, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Renzo Gracie PA
Hatfield, PA
Renzo Gracie PA is listed with MMA and No-Gi as its martial-arts focus in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA, joining a broad mixed-martial-arts category to a gi-free grappling designation. MMA describes an all-around combat-sport category at a general level, while No-Gi marks a focus distinct from Gi-based categorization. For someone beginning, these labels indicate a record associated with mixed martial arts and no-gi grappling rather than a profile confined to Boxing or Muay Thai. For a competitor, the pairing supplies a clear way to differentiate this Hatfield entry from records centered on striking or Gi categories, without implying particular preparation or instruction. The $$ designation is included among the supplied details, giving Renzo Gracie PA the listed relative price category alongside its Pennsylvania setting. Hatfield provides the specific location, and the USA designation completes the geographic description supported by the record.
Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley
Mahwah, NJ
Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley, also operating as Ramapo Valley Jiu-Jitsu and Team Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is located at 860 Wyckoff Avenue, Suite 101, Mahwah NJ 07430. Instruction is directed by Professor Dan D'Elia, who serves as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt / Program Director. Professor Dan D'Elia began training in March of 2008 at Renzo Gracie Northern Valley. His martial arts background encompasses the grappling arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo. Academy offerings include Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, and Randori training sessions. Students can participate in group classes or arrange private lessons for one-on-one instruction. New practitioners can begin their training by signing up for a free introductory class.
Renzo Gracie Rockland
New City, NY
Renzo Gracie Rockland is distinguished by 1 IBJJF adult black-belt Gi world champion produced and 21 kids world champions produced, achievements that stand at the center of this New City, NY martial-arts record. Its training focus is Martial Arts, a broad discipline category that brings together structured approaches to physical practice, technical learning, and focused personal development. For someone beginning their martial-arts journey, that designation signals an opportunity to explore the foundational ideas of a combat-oriented discipline without assuming a particular format or specialty. For a competitor, it provides a clear categorical context alongside the listed world-champion production achievements. Located in New City, New York, USA, Renzo Gracie Rockland presents a martial-arts identity anchored by those two precisely stated results. The combination of an adult black-belt Gi world champion produced and 21 kids world champions produced gives this record a distinctly achievement-led profile.
Renzo Gracie San Antonio-SAT
San Antonio, TX
Renzo Gracie San Antonio-SAT teaches Martial Arts, including Gi and No-Gi training. It is located in San Antonio, TX, USA.
Renzo Gracie Shoreline Academy LLC
Clinton, CT
Renzo Gracie Shoreline Academy LLC is located in Clinton, CT, USA. It is associated with the IBJJF.
Renzo Gracie South Carolina
Anderson, SC
Renzo Gracie South Carolina is situated at 4474 Liberty Highway in Anderson, SC 29621. Prospective members can get in touch with the academy by calling 864-532-1395. Visitors and newcomers can get started with a free trial to evaluate classes. Instruction at the academy is provided by coaches including PJ Higgins, who holds rank as a Renzo Gracie Black belt. The coaching roster also features Bray Deavours, who serves as an instructor holding the rank of 3rd degree Black Belt. Membership options include Adults: $159 a month. Classes 7 days a week. For younger students, youth training is scheduled under Kids: $130 a month. Classes Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 5pm. Training also features Saturday open mats along with Private lessons available Monday through Friday.
Renzo Gracie Spring Hill
Thompsons Station, TN
Located at 2001 Campbell St Pkwy in Spring Hill, TN, Renzo Gracie Spring Hill also has locations in Columbia, Lawrenceburg, and Murfreesboro. Programs cover kids, teens and adults, and women, and the curriculum includes self-defense skills. Children's classes are divided into three age-specific groups: Tiny Cubs for ages 3 and 4, Cubs 1 for ages 5 to 7, and Cubs 2 for ages 8 to 12. Older youth and adult students train through a dedicated Teens class for ages 13 to 15, co-ed Teens and Adults sessions for ages 13 and up, and a Women program. Private instruction is also offered, and there is no year commitment, only a written 30-day notice to cancel.
Renzo Gracie Taylor - Concept BJJ
Taylor, TX
Gi and No-Gi are the defining focus at Renzo Gracie Taylor - Concept BJJ in Taylor, Texas. This combination places the record within two complementary Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats: Gi uses the traditional uniform, while No-Gi is practiced without it. For someone considering the discipline, the paired focus presents two broad ways to engage with grappling and positional problem-solving. Competitors can also recognize Gi and No-Gi as distinct settings within the sport, each shaped by its own clothing context. Renzo Gracie Taylor - Concept BJJ is listed in Taylor, TX, USA, with its identity centered on these two jiu-jitsu categories. The name and Taylor location give the record a clear local reference while the Gi and No-Gi focus defines its martial-arts emphasis.
Renzo Gracie Texas Team Arredondo
Corpus Christi, TX
Renzo Gracie Texas Team Arredondo is recorded in Corpus Christi, TX, USA, with Martial Arts as its supplied broad classification. This listing preserves the full name together with the stated Corpus Christi geography, keeping the identifying wording distinct from broader category language. Martial Arts is an umbrella classification that can encompass many combat disciplines, movement traditions, and cultural lineages, without defining any particular one for this record. The Texas wording and the Arredondo element remain part of the supplied name, while Corpus Christi, TX, USA provides the geographic reference associated with it. Read as a concise directory entry, the record connects Renzo Gracie Texas Team Arredondo to Martial Arts and to the provided city, state, and country details.
Renzo Gracie Troy
Troy, MI
Renzo Gracie Troy is located in Troy, MI, USA. The gym offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Renzo Gracie Utah
Kaysville, UT
Renzo Gracie Utah operates at 860 W 300 N #200 in Kaysville, Utah. The academy provides martial arts training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and combat fitness conditioning for adult practitioners, teenagers, and youth students. The gym serves students from Kaysville, Layton, and surrounding northern Utah communities. The instructional curriculum is directed by Head Coach Pedro Rodrigues, representing the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage. The coaching team includes coach Shane, who teaches adult and youth classes, Telma, who guides the Ninjas and Champs children teams, assistant coach Aiden, and striking coach Neil McLaren, who brings over two decades of boxing and kickboxing experience to the program. Program offerings feature all-levels adult Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on fundamentals and self-defense, invitation-only advanced sessions, an adult MMA program combining grappling and striking, and cardio MMA fitness classes. Students practice under structured guidance in a disciplined and supportive academy environment. Practitioners develop technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and positional awareness. New students can schedule a free trial class on the academy website.
Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Robbinsville Twp, NJ
Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy operates in Robbinsville, NJ. The school coordinates inclement weather schedules following closures for the Mercer County school district. The academy was founded by UFC veteran & 6TH degree black belt Ricardo Almeida, who won the King of Pancrase title in Japan in 2003. Professor Almeida is a certified Mixed Martial Arts judge for the NJSACB – New Jersey Athletic Control Board and has trained professional fighters including UFC Champion Frankie Edgar and Eddie Alvarez. Training programs include Adults BJJ Class, Kids & Jr's Classes, and the MMA Team. Youth martial arts instruction features the RABJJ Anti-Bullying Program designed to instill discipline, sportsmanship, and respect. New students can get started by registering for a Free Jiu Jitsu Intro Class.
Serra BJJ Academy Levittown
Levittown, NY
Serra BJJ Academy Levittown in Levittown, NY, USA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Silver Fox BJJ
Saddle Brook, NJ
Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located at 380 Market Street in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Opened in 2006, the school was founded by Karel Pravec, known as Silver Fox, a fifth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie, 2017 New Jersey Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, and author of the Fluid BJJ book and the Roll with the Fox video series. Born in Czechoslovakia before immigrating to the United States in 1980, Karel Pravec holds degrees from the University of Albany and Columbia University. The Saddle Brook coaching staff includes black belts Joe Hlavenka, Felix Rosario, Sergio De Bari, and Sean Filipowicz, along with brown belts Frank Camiscioli III, Teddy Drake, and Aliya Appassova. Open seven days a week, the academy offers Fundamental and Advanced BJJ, Kids BJJ, MMA and Kickboxing, and free 30 to 40 minute one-on-one introductory sessions.
Southern Soul Jiu Jitsu Academy - Renzo Gracie Emerald Coast
Mary Esther, FL
Southern Soul Academy is located at 1654 W Hwy 98 in Mary Esther, Florida. The school operates as a Renzo Gracie affiliate serving Mary Esther, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, and Gulf Breeze. Instruction emphasizes practical Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique, self-defense skills, and a family-oriented training culture. Mat instruction features Professor Shane, who began training in 2005 and brings nearly two decades of mat experience. The coaching staff emphasizes technical fundamentals and patient guidance for practitioners across all skill levels. Classes provide an encouraging environment where students can build confidence and physical fitness without ego. The academy schedule offers kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu, adult grappling classes, and stand-up Muay Thai training. Classes are structured to accommodate students training for self-defense, general health, or competitive tournament grappling. Prospective students can reserve a free introductory class online to tour the academy and meet the coaching staff.
Stout PGH - Team Renzo Gracie
Pittsburgh, PA
Stout PGH - Team Renzo Gracie in Pittsburgh presents itself under the esteemed Renzo Gracie banner, suggesting a dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rooted in this respected lineage. This gym embodies a connection to one of the most influential families in the sport, which often informs the technical approach and training philosophy. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is strategically placed to serve local practitioners eager to engage with the Renzo Gracie system. The affiliation promises access to rich resources and a network of practitioners and competitors. While detailed information about their specific training methods or competition achievements is not provided, prospective members can anticipate training that aligns with Team Renzo Gracie's overall standards and values.
Team Renzo Gracie Orlando
Orlando, FL
Team Renzo Gracie Orlando operates in Orlando, Florida. Prospective students can contact the academy by calling +1 689-220-6935 to inquire about class schedules and training options. The instructional staff features Pat Cooligan, a 4th Degree Black Belt under the Renzo Gracie lineage who began training in 1979 at age 5, started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1995, and earned his black belt in 2007. The team's competitors include Renzo, promoted to purple belt in December 2025 after his second consecutive world title, with 2024 Pan-Am, 2024 No-Gi World, and 2025 No-Gi World championships. The academy offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both Gi and No-Gi formats, including fundamentals and advanced grappling sessions. Programs include Kids BJJ, Adult BJJ, birthday parties, Travel & Train, and summer camps. Prospective practitioners can call for a free trial to get started on the mats.
Training Zone NYC / Renzo Gracie Ozone Park
Ozone Park, NY
Training Zone NYC / Renzo Gracie Ozone Park offers BJJ in Ozone Park, NY, USA.
Windsor Terrace Martial Arts
Brooklyn, NY
Windsor Terrace Martial Arts in Brooklyn, NY offers training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi classes.
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