Gracie Humaita
Team Accomplishments
Aggregated from member gyms’ linked competitors — see how rankings work.
Notable Athletes
Instructors
At schools on Gracie Humaita’s official school list.
Alexander Garcia
Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno
Alexander Garcia is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Alexandre Garica
Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks
Alexandre Garica is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks.
Allan Bernstein
Gracie Humaita Rockland County
Allan Bernstein is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Rockland County.
Angelica Oliveira
Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy
Angelica Oliveira is listed as a contact for Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy.
Antonio Torres
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
Antonio Torres is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville.
Armando Basulto
Gracie Humaita Western North Carolina
Armando Basulto is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Western North Carolina.
Bobbie Jo risenhour
Gracie Humaita Eureka
Bobbie Jo risenhour is listed as a contact for Gracie Humaita Eureka.
Brent Ryder
Black Belt · R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club)
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Brent Ryder is a Judo Sensei at R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club) in Winston-Salem, NC. Verified from official coaching records.
Brian A. Rago
Black Belt · Gracie Academy Philadelphia
Brian Rago is the head instructor at Gracie Academy Philadelphia and a 3rd degree black belt. He practiced martial arts throughout his life, with considerable experience in Kung Fu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu and Aikido, before finding his place in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his mid-thirties. Through hard work and many hours on the mat he reached black belt in four and a half years while competing successfully at the highest levels. His competition record includes first place at the Masters World Championship as a purple belt in 2007, a brown belt in 2008 and a black belt in 2011, a 2008 Pan Am middleweight and absolute title at purple belt, and third-place finishes at the 2007 World Championship and the 2014 Masters Worlds. Beyond competition coaching, Brian devotes much of his time to teaching Gracie Self Defense in classes, seminars and private sessions.
Brian Imholz
Coach · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri
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Brian Imholz is a MMA Coach at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri in Jackson, MO. Verified from official coaching records.
Brian Matthew Imholz
Black Belt · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri
Professor Brian Imholz is the owner, founder and head instructor of Gracie Humaitá SEMO in Jackson, Missouri, which he established to spread Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense throughout Southeast Missouri. He began martial arts in 1994 and transitioned to Jiu-Jitsu in 2006. Ten years later, in 2016, he received his black belt from JW Wright, Royler Gracie and David Adiv. With more than 20 years of training, Imholz has developed the academy's other two professors, Curtis Ackman and Kyle Thompson, both of whom started Jiu-Jitsu under him in 2013 and went on to earn their black belts. He is described as most passionate about bringing the knowledge and self-defense skills of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to those who need it most.
Brian O'Leary
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy
Brian O'Leary is listed as a contact for Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy.
Member Gyms (126)
US gyms are listed first, led by schools on Gracie Humaita’s official school list.
Brazilian Jiujitsu Gracie Humaita
Murrieta, CA
Situated at 26855 Jefferson Ave, Suite E in Murrieta, California, Gracie Humaita Temecula provides traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. The academy serves students throughout the Murrieta and Temecula communities under the historic Gracie Humaita team network. The training curriculum is directed by head instructor Ricardo Guimaraes. Instruction focuses on practical self-defense, ground escapes, guard passing, and submission leverage, emphasizing body leverage and precise technique to enable practitioners to defend against larger opponents in controlled situations. Classes run throughout the week, featuring dedicated instructional tracks for children, juniors, and adult practitioners across varied experience levels.
Empowered Martial Arts & Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Tampa
Tampa, FL
Empowered Martial Arts is a martial arts school located at 7620 Gunn Highway Unit 170 in the Citrus Park area of Tampa, Florida. Serving students across the Citrus Park and Tampa communities, the facility provides martial arts training for practitioners of all ages and backgrounds. The academy is based in Citrus Park. Kids martial arts classes are split into ages 6 to 7 and ages 8 to 12, and the preschool program focuses on building gross motor skills. Training options accommodate students across multiple age brackets, including preschool martial arts, kids classes, teen programs, and adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The curriculum blends self-defense maneuvers with athletic conditioning drills.
Gracie Academy Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Gracie Academy Philadelphia appears as a Philadelphia, PA, USA listing associated with the broad Martial Arts classification. The record uses Gracie Academy Philadelphia as the entry name and situates it in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the United States. Martial Arts serves as an umbrella category for a wide range of combat disciplines and traditions, without assigning any particular one to this named entry. Its Philadelphia geographic reference is repeated in the supplied name and in the location details, giving this record a clear local identifier. As a cautious directory reference, the listing links Gracie Academy Philadelphia to Philadelphia, PA, USA, and Martial Arts while preserving the precise scope of the provided information.
Gracie Humaita
Weldon Spring, MO
Gracie Humaita is distinguished by 5 IBJJF adult black-belt Gi world champions produced, 1 IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi world champion produced, and 90 kids world champions produced. Located in Weldon Spring, Missouri, USA, this record is categorized under Martial Arts. The achievements specifically span adult black-belt Gi competition, adult black-belt No-Gi competition, and kids world champions, making each supplied result central to its profile. For a beginner, the Martial Arts focus signals a broad martial-arts category rather than a narrower discipline label. For a competitor, the listed outcomes identify exact Gi, No-Gi, adult black-belt, and kids competition distinctions without adding claims beyond them. Gracie Humaita in Weldon Spring therefore stands on the supplied achievement record and its stated Martial Arts focus.
Gracie Humaita Ashburn
Ashburn, VA
Gracie Humaita Ashburn operates at 21770 Beaumeade Cir, Ste 105, off Loudoun County Parkway in Ashburn, VA, serving families across Loudoun County. Opened in February 2025 by the Hipolito family after relocating from Brazil, the academy is taught by Professor Rafa Hipolito, who started training at age 12 and has more than three decades of experience coaching IBJJF champions, alongside his daughter, five-time World Champion Professor Heloysa Hipolito, and his son, two-time National Champion Coach Rafa Hipolito Jr. All instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. The Ashburn school schedules over 40 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes across seven days a week, starting at 6:30 a.m. on weekdays with midday, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions. Programs are divided by age and track: Kids Jiu-Jitsu 1 (ages 3 to 4), Kids Jiu-Jitsu 2 (ages 5 to 6), Kids Jiu-Jitsu 3 (ages 7 to 9, including Friday No-Gi), Teen Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 to 15, Gi and Friday No-Gi), Adult Fundamentals, Fundamentals No-Gi, Advanced, and Self-Defense (ages 16+), Women's Jiu-Jitsu, a Saturday Family Class (ages 3+), and private lessons.
Gracie Humaitá Austin
Austin, TX
Gracie Humaitá Austin has 6 kids world champions produced, a supplied achievement that stands at the center of this Austin, TX, USA martial-arts record. Its trainingFocus is listed as Martial Arts, placing the gym within a broad discipline category rather than a narrower supplied Gi or No-Gi designation. For a newcomer or competitor comparing martial-arts records, that label signals a general martial-arts orientation without adding claims about a particular format or offering. The Austin location establishes the Texas setting for Gracie Humaitá Austin, while the achievement remains the record’s strongest stated distinction. Together, the supplied Martial Arts focus and 6 kids world champions produced give Gracie Humaitá Austin a specific identity grounded only in the information listed for Austin, TX, USA.
Gracie Humaita Beaumont
Beaumont, CA
Gracie Humaita Beaumont operates a martial arts academy located at 770 E 6th St STE. D in Beaumont, California. Owner Isaac Morales opened the doors to the academy in August 2016 to provide dedicated combat sports and fitness training to the community. The academy offers a diverse weekly training schedule that includes Jiu-Jitsu classes in both gi and No-Gi formats, wrestling programs, and yoga sessions. Instruction focuses on foundational self-defense fundamentals, progressive technique drilling, and practical applications suitable for real-life scenarios. Instructional leadership is provided by Head Professor and Owner Isaac Morales alongside Assistant Professor Vue Yang. The teaching staff prioritizes student safety in a controlled environment, with prospective practitioners invited to sign up online for an introductory free trial class.
Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno
Reno, NV
Gi and No-Gi are the two listed training focuses for Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Reno in Reno, Nevada, USA. Gi refers to Brazilian jiu-jitsu practiced with the traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies a format without that garment-based element. Together, these labels characterize the record through complementary grappling categories rather than a single format. A beginner can understand the distinction broadly as one of attire and the grips or exchanges that attire can make relevant. A competitor can likewise recognize Gi and No-Gi as separate competitive contexts within Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The Reno, NV location situates this martial-arts record in the United States and keeps its description anchored to the supplied details.
Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks
Sparks, NV
Gi and No-Gi define the martial-arts focus at Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks in Sparks, Nevada. The Gi label points to practice within the traditional jacket-and-pants format, while No-Gi identifies a complementary format without that garment-based emphasis. Together, those two categories present Brazilian jiu-jitsu through distinct rule and clothing contexts without reducing the record to only one approach. For a beginner, the pairing can clarify that the gym is associated with both common branches of the discipline. For a competitor, the same mix signals relevance across Gi and No-Gi settings. Located in Sparks, NV, USA, Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Sparks is identified by this dual focus on Gi and No-Gi martial arts.
Gracie Humaita Cedar Crest New Mexico
Cedar Crest, NM
Gracie Humaita Cedar Crest is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo academy located at 12165 NM-14 Suite B-5 in Cedar Crest, NM. Co-owners and head instructors Terry Spell and Kati Gibler both earned their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts from Professor Mica Cipili in 2019 and are also United States Judo Federation registered Judo black and brown belts. Their Cedar Crest training room features 1,300 square feet of foam-block sprung Fuji mats surrounded by six-foot protective wall pads, along with two unisex bathrooms and a separate shower. The youth curriculum includes Little Tigers BJJ for ages 3 to 4, Kids BJJ split into ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 13, Kids No-Gi for ages 6 to 13, Kids Wrestling, and Kids Judo. Adult and family offerings include Adult Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Family BJJ, Family Judo, Adult Judo, Women's Self Defense, and Yoga.
Gracie Humaita Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
Gracie Humaita Cedar Park is located at 1754 Bagdad Rd Bldg. D, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Visitors can communicate with the academy staff by phone at (512)354-8286. Facility training hours run Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM, with the gym marked Sunday: Closed. Instruction is provided by Tim Kennedy, a Black Belt • Owner who is a UFC veteran, U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. The school also features Maka Vickers, who serves as Brown Belt • Women's Program Lead. Class schedules include a Kids Program for Ages 3-16, split into Pre-Schoolers (3-5), Little Kids (6-9), and Big Kids (10-16). Additional offerings encompass a Women's Program, Gi & No-Gi BJJ, Kids Wrestling, Adult Wrestling, Homeschool Gi, Adult Fundamentals Gi, and Adult Open Mat. New students can register for a Free Trial For An Entire Week.
Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu
Columbia, MO
Gracie Humaitá Columbia Brazilian Jiujitsu delivers traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction at 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct, Suite B, in Columbia, Missouri. The academy conducts martial arts and ground defense programs for youths, teenagers, and adult students throughout Columbia. Instruction is directed by Shawn Woods, a 3rd Degree Black Belt under J.W. Wright who has competed nationally and internationally. The coaching roster includes black belt Mark Thompson, who earned his rank under Woods after training for over two decades across Canada, France, and the United States. Youth and teen classes are instructed by Dylan, an active tournament competitor studying nutrition at the University of Missouri. Academy coursework features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, all-belt-level grappling, women's-only jiu-jitsu, and youth programs including Mini Champions, Lil Champions, and teen classes. Training emphasizes ground control, leverage, positional escapes, and submission defense.
Gracie Humaita Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Gracie Humaita Corpus Christi is located at 5702 S Staples St Unit A1 in Corpus Christi, TX 78413, situated on the south side of Corpus Christi right off Staples and Holly. Contact can be made by calling (361) 442-4564 or (361) 442-7957. Training hours run Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:30pm, Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00am and 6:00 – 7:00pm, Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00am and 5:00 – 7:00pm, and Friday from 6:00 – 7:30pm. The academy provides training in both Gi and No-Gi formats across multiple experience levels. Program divisions include the Kids Jiu-Jitsu program (ages 5-12), the Adult Jiu-Jitsu program (ages 13+), and the Women’s Only Jiu-Jitsu program (ages 13+). Individual instruction is also scheduled through Private lessons (Ages 5+). Instruction at the academy features Master Dulciney Matos, Professor Joao Gabriel Matos, and Professor Samantha Marie Matos, who serves as Women’s Head Coach. Prospective students can participate through a one-week FREE trial. The school provides military, law enforcement, first responders, and family discounts.
Gracie Humaita Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
Gracie Humaita Edwardsville is located at 503 E Vandalia St in Edwardsville, Illinois, operating under the Gracie Humaita lineage of Hélio Gracie, Royler Gracie, and 4th-degree black belt JW Wright. The academy is directed by Head Instructor Professor Joey Walters, a 2nd-degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt who began grappling in 2008 and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from SIUE and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University. The Edwardsville schedule features more than 19 adult classes and 13 kids classes each week across seven days a week, with morning, noon, and evening sessions. Adult offerings include Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals, Lunch Break Gi and No Gi, Thursday 6:00 AM Jiu-Jitsu Early Bird for shift workers, parents, and go-getters, Jiu-Jitsu Masters for ages 35 and up, No-Gi Pro, Competitor Development, Friday Boxing and Women's Only, and Sunday Open Mat, alongside Little Champions for ages 4 to 6, Jiu-Jitsu Ages 7 to 11, Jiu-Jitsu Teens, and No Gi Kids.
Gracie Humaita Eureka
Eureka, MO
Gracie Humaita Eureka is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense academy located at 106 Hilltop Village Drive in Eureka, Missouri. The school is co-owned by Co-Head Instructors Professor Brian Imholz, a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Professor Dennis Williams, who holds black belts in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Instruction follows a set curriculum, with classes beginning with light calisthenics and stretching before technique drilling and live rolling against partners who resist. Programs include Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Gracie Self Defense course focused on protecting yourself and your family in real-life scenarios, and Kids and Juniors classes that teach non-striking bully defense, discipline, and agility. The academy also maintains an active women's training group.
Gracie Humaita Hemet
Hemet, CA
Gracie Humaita Hemet operates a martial arts training academy located at 2164 East Florida Ave in Hemet, California. The training facility features two mats running in parallel, allowing simultaneous group instruction across different scheduled classes throughout each week. Training programs accommodate students starting from age four through adult practitioners across beginner and advanced levels. Course offerings include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and No-Gi formats, foundational self-defense training, anti-bullying classes for children, and regular Judo training sessions on the mats. Instruction at the academy is led by world-champion competitor Professor Omar Salum, who oversees all technical development on the mats. Prospective students can review the weekly Monday through Sunday schedule and claim a free introductory trial class to experience the academy firsthand.
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Gracie Humaita Jiu-jitsu in Brownsville operates at 2310 N. Expressway 83 Suite A1 in Brownsville, TX, located inside Galvan’s Martial Arts in front of Sunrise Mall. The academy traces its lineage back to when the school was opened in August of 2003. Instructional offerings encompass Gracie Self Defense, Kickboxing, and Jiu-jitsu Classes. Curriculum options include general Adults sessions, Kids and Teens Jiu-jitsu Classes, and specialized training tracks. The academy also organizes open mats and competition preparation for students. Leadership features Professor Emmanuel Jose Galvan, serving as Head Instructor of Gracie Humaita Brownsville with a 4th Degree Black Belt rank. Women’s instruction is directed by Professor Martha Galvan, serving as Leader of all Women’s Self Defense courses with a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Jiu-jitsu. Additional faculty include Professor Manuel Alejandro Galvan and Professor Jose Flores, who serves as one of the Competition Coaches.
Gracie Humaita LOTO
Camdenton, MO
Gracie Humaita LOTO, also operating as Lake Area Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, is located at 942 North Business Highway 5 in Camdenton, Missouri. Founded in 2016 by Owner and Head Instructor Dave Vinson, who has taught martial arts at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1994 and holds a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor JW Wright, Master David Adiv, and Master Royler Gracie alongside black belts in four other disciplines, the school serves youth and adult students. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Joey Scanlan also appears on the instructor page, a veteran of more than 40 amateur MMA bouts with eight championship titles and four professional MMA fights. Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and kids, and private lessons are available by contacting the instructors.
Gracie Humaita Marion
Marion, IL
Gracie Humaita Marion is located at 702 N. Carbon St, Suite A in Marion, Illinois, right next to the drive-thru Pizza Hut and Marion Self Storage Units, drawing students from Marion, Harrisburg, Carbondale, Goreville, Benton, and Carterville. Owner and instructor Tristan Tripp began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 and originally opened the school as 4:13 Jiu Jitsu in 2018 before moving into its current larger facility. A certified instructor under Master Royler Gracie who has also trained under David Adiv and JW Wright, Tripp won a bronze medal at World Masters 2025 and coaches alongside Women's Instructor Ashley Stadelbacher. Youth classes run Monday through Thursday and are divided into Little Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 4 to 7 and Big Kids Youth BJJ for ages 8 to 15. Adult sessions run Monday through Friday, featuring 6:00 AM Adults Fundamentals, Intermediate NoGi Adult, Adult Advanced Gi Class, Women's Only Self Defense, Open Mat, and 30-minute Private Lessons.
Gracie Humaita Mobile
Mobile, AL
In Mobile, AL, USA, Gracie Humaita Mobile is listed with Martial Arts as its supplied broad classification. Its name includes Mobile, which corresponds directly with the city identified in this record and helps distinguish the entry by its stated title. Martial Arts is a wide umbrella term used across varied combat disciplines and traditions, rather than a label limited to one specific approach. The listing associates Gracie Humaita Mobile with Mobile, AL, USA, while keeping the category at the general Martial Arts level supplied for this entry. Readers seeking a concise reference tied to this geography can use the exact name, Gracie Humaita Mobile, together with the Martial Arts classification to identify the record accurately and consistently.
Gracie Humaitá Omaha
Omaha, NE
Gracie Humaitá Omaha serves the Omaha area from its academy at 823 Tara Plaza in Papillion, Nebraska, operating as part of a network that includes Gracie Humaitá Rio de Janeiro, the Nebraska Sports Council, Grapplethon Omaha, and Circle of Iron BJJ. Instruction follows the Gracie Humaitá curriculum and incorporates the seven virtues of the Bushido Code. Head instructor Rob Luhrs holds a Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu alongside a 2nd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Brown Belt in Kajukembo. He teaches alongside Professor Daren Miller and Professor Tito Sosa, both of whom hold a Black Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu, as well as purple belt coaches Devon Rogers and Jacob Klein. Programs include Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a Kids Program divided into ages 3 to 5, 6 to 9, and 10 to 14 with an anti-bullying focus, and Women's Self Defense offered twice a week in the evenings and through larger group workshops several times a year. Group classes, private lessons, seminars, and a free trial are available.
Gracie Humaita Phoenix HQ
Phoenix, AZ
Gracie Humaita Phoenix HQ in Phoenix, AZ, specializes in Martial Arts training with both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu components. The gym integrates multiple martial arts disciplines to provide a versatile training experience for students of varying interests. Located in a well-trafficked area of Phoenix, this school caters to practitioners who seek comprehensive skills in submission grappling The facility supports hands-on instruction in dynamic environments suitable for both beginners and seasoned grapplers. Although specific affiliations or competition records are not detailed, the focus on Gi and No-Gi training helps members adapt to various competitive and self-defense scenarios. Gracie Humaita Phoenix HQ maintains a commitment to practical martial arts education within the Phoenix
Gracie Humaita Rockland County
Nanuet, NY
Gracie Humaita Rockland County in Nanuet, NY, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gracie Humaita South County-STL
St Louis, MO
Gracie Humaita South County-STL is located at 3853 Lemay Ferry Road in St Louis, Missouri, situated across from South County Mall near Highways 55 and 270 and serving Mehlville, Concord, and Affton. Founded by Professor Chaz Johnson, who brought years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo as well as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teachings, the academy offers age-specific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Youth programming is split into Little Champions for ages 5 to 6 and Youth Champions for ages 7 to 15, where Little Champions builds confidence and teaches the basics and Youth Champions builds on and expands the basics. Students ages 16 and older train in the Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program, alongside specialized Self-Defense classes that address physical awareness and weapons defense, plus a dedicated Takedowns class blending Judo and wrestling where practitioners can earn formal Judo ranks.
Gracie Humaita Springfield Il
Chatham, IL
Accessible to Chatham, Springfield, and Central IL from its academy at 116 E Edwards St in Springfield, Illinois, Gracie Humaita Springfield IL operates under the Gracie Humaita network. The school is led by head instructor Mark Commean, a 3rd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who first began grappling in the mid-1990s while serving as a U.S. Army special operations soldier and earned his black belt in April 2014. Commean teaches a curriculum rooted in traditional Gracie Self Defense and sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for students of all ages, from age 7 to 89. Program offerings include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu group classes, a Gracie Self Defense course, Kids and Juniors programs focused on discipline and bully prevention, and one-on-one private lessons for practitioners across the Chatham and Springfield area.
Gracie Humaita Wentzville
Wentzville, MO
Gracie Humaita Wentzville is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located at 1236 Continental Dr in Wentzville, Missouri. Operating under the guiding philosophy Good People, Great Jiu Jitsu, the school delivers traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction tailored for students across all experience levels. The academy provides structured classes for every member of the household. Youth programs feature Little Kids Jiu Jitsu and Big Kids Jiu Jitsu, which introduce young athletes to body awareness, positional control, and bully defense strategies. Adult practitioners can train across distinct Mens Jiu Jitsu and Womens Jiu Jitsu classes, as well as combined Gi and NoGi Jiu Jitsu sessions that balance foundational leverage mechanics with live sparring drills. Instruction focuses on technical detail, student safety, and mutual support on the mats. Prospective students and local families in Wentzville can contact the academy through its official website to review class times and claim a complimentary trial class.
Gracie Humaita West Craig
North Las Vegas, NV
Gracie Humaita West Craig is located in North Las Vegas, NV, and provides training in Martial Arts, including both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The gym's focus on comprehensive martial arts techniques accommodates students interested in diverse grappling styles. Its setting in North Las Vegas offers access to a community eager to develop skills in both traditional gi training and modern no-gi Without a specified affiliation, Gracie Humaita West Craig maintains an independent approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts instruction. This gym prioritizes developing practical martial skills that can be adapted across different disciplines. Members benefit from an environment where gi and no-gi practices are given equal weight to prepare them for varied competition scenarios.
Gracie Humaita Western North Carolina
Waynesville, NC
Gracie Humaita Western North Carolina in Waynesville, NC offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gracie Humaitá Willis, TX
Willis, TX
Gracie Humaitá Willis, TX appears in this listing with Willis, TX, USA as its supplied geography and Martial Arts as its stated broad classification. The name includes both Gracie Humaitá and Willis, TX, giving the record a clear identifying label tied to the named city. Martial Arts is an umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, cultural traditions, and approaches to physical practice. Within this directory record, that classification provides a general subject area without assigning any particular discipline to Gracie Humaitá Willis, TX. Readers can use the exact name together with Willis, Texas, and the USA location to distinguish this entry from similarly named records while keeping the supplied Martial Arts focus in view.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu La Mesa
La Mesa, CA
Gracie Jiu Jitsu La Mesa operates at 9138 Fletcher Pkwy in La Mesa, California. The martial arts academy teaches the traditional Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system developed by Helio Gracie. Instruction focuses on leverage-driven self-defense, ground control, and submission grappling for students of varied ages and physical abilities. The adult instructional curriculum features the Gracie Fundamentals program, organized into a continuous sixteen-week course designed to teach foundational self-defense techniques and positional mechanics. Upon earning rank progression, students advance into intermediate training and resistance sparring. The curriculum prioritizes positional control, escapes, joint locks, and chokes to neutralize physical confrontation without relying on striking. Youth classes feature the Kids Gracie Bully Proof program, created to develop verbal boundaries, physical control, confidence, and mutual respect on the mats. Students practice safe falls, takedowns, and non-violent submission holds in a cooperative learning environment. Training sessions and free trial classes take place at the Fletcher Pkwy academy in La Mesa.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas operates at 5243 W Charleston Blvd #3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As an established academy representing the Gracie Humaita lineage, the school delivers Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction and practical self-defense education to students across the Las Vegas valley. Instruction at the academy is headed by Professor Amilcar "Mica" Cipili, a sixth-degree black belt who originally brought official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction to Las Vegas. The coaching staff guides classes through systematic movement drills, positional control, defensive frames, escapes, and submission holds. Coaches emphasize leverage and mechanical efficiency over raw power, fostering a safe and disciplined training environment suited for beginning hobbyists and experienced grapplers alike. The academy provides organized curriculum pathways for participants across multiple age groups. Programs feature adult jiu-jitsu training tracks and youth classes designed to cultivate confidence, discipline, respect, and self-defense skills. Training combines positional sparring, technique repetitions, and physical conditioning to build cardiovascular fitness, bodily composure, and functional grappling proficiency.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy
Sarasota, FL
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy operates at 2872 Ringling Blvd in Sarasota, Florida 34237. The school delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children and adults in Sarasota, specializing in practical self-defense and building confidence. Founder and Professor Brian O'Leary is a 3rd Degree Black Belt who received his training from Professor David Adiv within the Royler Gracie lineage. Daily instruction is grounded in the traditional Gracie Humaita Academy self-defense curriculum, emphasizing personal resolution, coordination, and physical fitness on the mats. Classes are approximately 90 minutes and include 30 minutes of functional warm up, 30 minutes of technique and drill training, and 30 minutes of positional sparring and rolling. Programs include Kids Jiu Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Women's Self-Defense sessions.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Cypress
Cypress, TX
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Cypress operates out of a 2,500-square-foot climate-controlled facility at 17110 House Hahl Rd., Suite B-1, in Cypress, TX 77433, equipped with Olympic mats, two showers, two restrooms, a children's play area, a gear store, a hydration station, and laundry service. The school is owned by Head Professor Maurino Loureiro—whose listed lineage runs from Helio Gracie through Rolker and Royler Gracie—and Owner/Coach Aiko Loureiro, teaching alongside Instructor Lance Watson and Coach Steven Gomez. Classes run Monday through Wednesday from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Youth programs (ages 4–15) are divided into Kids (4–6), Juniors (7–12), Teens (13–15), and Bullyproof Camp, while Adult tracks (16+) cover Fundamentals, Advanced Gi and No-Gi, Self Defense, and Womens Only, alongside Private Classes, Seminars, and Law Enforcement training.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri
Jackson, MO
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri is a martial arts school located in Jackson, Missouri. Operating as Gracie Humaitá SEMO under the motto Good people, Great Jiu-Jitsu, the academy provides authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction tailored for students across the surrounding region. The school features dedicated programs designed for every stage of life. Young learners participate in Little Kids Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on early body movement, balance, and listening skills. Older youth train in Big Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Teens Jiu-Jitsu, which emphasize practical self-defense, situational awareness, and positive peer mentorship away from digital distractions. Adult programs guide practitioners through positional mechanics, escape strategies, and controlled sparring, with the academy scheduling at least one class every day of the week to accommodate working and academic schedules. Training is conducted within a supportive family setting that balances traditional martial arts etiquette with modern functional fitness. Interested community members and parents in Jackson can visit the academy website to register for a complimentary free class.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St Pete / Gracie Humaita St Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
Gracie Humaita St Pete is situated at 6798 Crosswinds Drive North, Suite E-104, in St. Petersburg, Florida 33710. The facility offers dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Gi and No-Gi formats for youth and adult practitioners in St. Petersburg. Head Instructor Professor Leandro Massaro is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Wellington Megaton Dias and an IBJJF Certified Black Belt. He has earned competitive achievements including third place at the European Championship and first place at the Dublin Open, guiding students through foundational ground grappling technique and practical movement drills. The academy provides structured divisions including the Kids BJJ Program and the Adults BJJ Program. Adult all-levels classes run at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM Monday through Thursday, with a members-only open mat on Friday evening, complemented by a 1 Hour Private Session with Professor Leandro.
Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy
Lebanon, NJ
Gi and No-Gi form the complete supplied training focus for Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy in Lebanon, NE, USA. Gi identifies grappling with the traditional jacket, while No-Gi identifies the corresponding category without that garment, making the discipline mix the clearest distinction in the record. For a beginner, these labels indicate two broad approaches to jiu-jitsu grappling; for a competitor, they mark apparel-based contexts without establishing any particular competitive path. Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy is listed with a $$ price range, joining its Lebanon location to the exact focus categories supplied. The name includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, but the supported focus remains specifically Gi and No-Gi, so this description does not infer additional disciplines or activities.
Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu
National City, CA
Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu operates at 340 W 26th St in National City, California. The academy was founded by Professor Leticia Ribeiro, a prominent black belt competitor and coach, alongside Professor Fabricio Camões, who earned his black belt under Master Royler Gracie and remains affiliated with the Gracie Humaitá team. The academy provides structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction across fundamental and advanced adult classes. Training covers positional grappling, guard control, sweeping transitions, joint submissions, and escapes developed to defend against larger adversaries. Students refine timing and positional mechanics through systematic drilling and controlled mat sparring. Specialized programs include the Teens Program, dedicated women-only training, and Kids & Junior Programs focusing on motor skills, balance, and self-defense fundamentals. The school emphasizes discipline, focus, and mutual respect among students. Classes run throughout the week at the 26th St facility in National City.
Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia
Valencia, CA
Gi and No-Gi are the central listed focuses for Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia in Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Gi broadly describes grappling with the traditional jacket, while No-Gi describes grappling without it, offering two related ways to frame Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-focused practice. This dual emphasis helps a beginner recognize the broad distinction between jacket and non-jacket grappling without making assumptions about any particular format. For a competitor, the supplied labels show that both Gi and No-Gi belong to this record’s martial-arts categorization. Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia also carries the supplied $$ price-range symbol and the exact Wheelchair Accessible amenity. Its Valencia location, within the state of Valencia, completes the supplied details for this Spain-based record.
Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu
Gilbert, AZ
Gi and No-Gi are the listed training focuses for Next Level Krav Maga & Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu in Gilbert, Arizona, USA. This combination identifies two Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats, with Gi broadly involving a uniform and its grips, and No-Gi taking place without that garment-based element. For a beginner, the pair offers a useful conceptual contrast in how close-contact control and movement can be approached. For a competitor, these labels distinguish related grappling settings with different grip conditions. The record name also includes Krav Maga and Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu, while the supplied training-focus values remain specifically Gi and No-Gi. Situated in Gilbert, AZ, the record presents a martial-arts identity shaped by those exact listed disciplines and the named Krav Maga and Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu association.
R&D Academy of Self Defense (Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu WSNC & Nito Judo Club)
Winston-Salem, NC
R&D Academy of Self Defense is situated at 4755 Commercial Plaza Street in Winston-Salem, NC 27104. The facility provides modern facilities featuring quality mat space, a sauna, showers, and weekly guest passes. The teaching roster includes Professor Scott Dillon, Professor Gomez, Professor Brent Ryder, Professor Ed Branshaw, and Professor Mario Aiello in Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The facility also operates a judo school with classes instructed by Sensei Woody Bostic. Class options encompass Gracie Jiu Jitsu for adults and kids, Gracie Self Defense, Nito Judo, NO GI Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and striking classes. The weekly timetable runs Monday through Saturday, offering morning sessions at 5:45 AM, midday classes at 11:00 AM, and Saturday sessions including Supervised Open Train.
Gracie Humaita - Conroe
Conroe, TX
Gracie Humaita - Conroe in Conroe, TX offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Gracie Humaita Blue Diamond
Las Vegas, NV
Gracie Humaita Blue Diamond in Las Vegas, NV offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Humaita Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
Gracie Humaita Carlsbad in Carlsbad, CA teaches Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi training.
Gracie Humaita Conroe
Conroe, TX
Gracie Humaita Conroe in Conroe, TX, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Gracie Humaita Huntsville Jiu Jitsu
Huntsville, TX
Gracie Humaita Huntsville operates at 1524 11th Street Unit C in Huntsville, TX, conveniently located near HEB. Training formats encompass Gi & No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Striking/Boxing, MMA, Self-Defense, Women’s Only , and Private Lessons. Scheduled options include Kids Jiu Jitsu age 3-6, Kids Jiu Jitsu age 6-14, Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals, Adult Jiu Jitsu, Adult MMA, and Adult Judo. The coaching staff includes Ryan Reed, holding Black Belt - 2nd degree rank, alongside black belt instructors Chris Watford, Lorissa Agins, and Derrick Anderson. Instruction also features Phil Riggs and Juan Torres holding Brown Belt rank, as well as purple belt instructors Daniel Pullen and Travis Smith. Prospective students can begin with a free trial class , and new signups receive a free gi to get started.
Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Competition Team
Chula Vista, CA
Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu Competition Team in Chula Vista, CA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling
North Kansas City, MO
Gi and No-Gi provide the clearest training-focus distinction for Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling in North Kansas City, MI, USA. These supplied labels identify two broad jiu-jitsu grappling contexts: Gi is the uniform-based category, and No-Gi is its counterpart outside that garment category. For a beginner, seeing both labels helps frame the record across those two general contexts; for a competitor comparing martial-arts listings, it preserves the direct Gi and No-Gi categorization without adding claims about how either is pursued. The associated $$ price-range symbol is the supplied relative category for this North Kansas City record. Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City - MMA Training - Judo - Wrestling is therefore described specifically through Gi, No-Gi, North Kansas City, MI, USA, and $$.
Gracie Humaita Joplin
Joplin, MO
Gracie Humaita Joplin in Joplin, Missouri, offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Humaitá Montgomery, TX
Montgomery, TX
Gracie Humaitá Montgomery is an official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy in Montgomery, Texas, part of the Gracie Humaitá Association, whose namesake academy in Brazil was established by Grandmaster Hélio Gracie. The academy is owned and led by Professor Vincent Anzelone—a 1st-degree Gracie Humaitá black belt, IBJJF Pan-American Champion, FUJI/KOZEN MO State Champion, NAGA Chicago Midwest Champion, Safe Sport certified instructor, and holder of a self-defense certification from Master Royler Gracie—and Owner/Coach Krista Anzelone, a Gracie Humaitá brown belt, IBJJF Master World Silver Medalist, U.S. Air Force veteran, and former tenured first-grade teacher with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development. Vincent and Krista Anzelone are also co-founders of the FUJI Jiu-Jitsu Championship Series alongside Professor JW Wright and Laura Taff. Programs include Kids 1 'Skills and Drills' (ages 4–6), Kids 2 (ages 7+), Adult Fundamental, Self-Defense (covering over 100 official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense techniques), Competition, and Fitness Jiu-Jitsu, Women's Jiu-Jitsu, and Private Lessons, with a free trial class.
Gracie Humaita NC
Newport, NC
Gracie Humaita NC in Newport, NC, USA offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
Gracie Humaita North Carolina
Waynesville, NC
Gracie Humaita North Carolina in Waynesville, NC, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Gracie Humaita Phoenix
Glendale, AZ
Gracie Humaita Phoenix in Glendale, AZ, USA, has produced 1 IBJJF adult black-belt No-Gi world champion and 4 kids world champions.
Gracie Humaita Redlands
Redlands, CA
Gracie Humaita Redlands in Redlands, CA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
GRACIE HUMAITA SAN DIEGO
Chula Vista, CA
GRACIE HUMAITA SAN DIEGO in Chula Vista, CA offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
Gracie Humaita San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
Gracie Humaita San Marcos in San Marcos, CA, USA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Gracie Humaita South bay
Hawthorne, CA
Gracie Humaita South bay is located in Hawthorne, CA, USA and offers training in BJJ.
GRACIE HUMAITA SOUTHWEST FL
Fort Myers, FL
Operating on its website as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Southwest Florida, GRACIE HUMAITA SOUTHWEST FL is located at 12951 Metro Pkwy, Unit 16, in Fort Myers, Florida. The academy lists Professor Fabio Da Silva (fifth degree black belt), Professor Jon Santiago (first degree black belt) and Professor Joe Kontomanolis among its instructors. The curriculum combines traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu street self-defense with modern sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across both Gi and No Gi formats. Adult day classes run at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and night classes at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM Monday through Thursday, with No Gi on Mondays, Gi Tuesday through Thursday, and Friday Open Mat. The academy also runs a Women's Only Gi class on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:00 AM, a Kids program featuring Monday Cardio and Tuesday through Thursday Gi classes at 5:30 PM, and individual Private Lessons.
Gracie Humaita St. Louis
St Louis, MO
Gracie Humaita St. Louis is a BJJ gym located in St Louis, MO, USA.
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