Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy OC

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy OC offers Tiger Tots, Lil' Dragons, Junior Champions, and Teen Leaders. It also lists Children’s Programs Ages 3-15 Yrs, Children’s Classes, Adult Programs Ages 15+, Adult Classes, Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing Fitness, Workshops & Special Events, and Just 4 Kids Summer Camp.

Programs

• Tiger Tots — 3-4
• Lil' Dragons — 4-6 Yrs
• Junior Champions — 7-11
• Teen Leaders — 12-15
• Children's Programs Ages 3-15 Yrs — 3-15 Yrs
• Children's Classes
• Adult Programs Ages 15+ — 15+
• Adult Classes
• Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — 15+
• Kickboxing Fitness — 15+
• Workshops & Special Events
• Just 4 Kids Summer Camp

At a glance

• Ages: 3–15 years old
• General schedule: Children's Programs 3-15 Yrs; Adult Programs 15+; Kickboxing Fitness 15+
• Facility hours: Monday 10am - 8pm; Tuesday 10am - 8:30pm; Wednesday 10pm - 8pm; Thursday 10am - 8:30pm; Friday 12pm - 6pm; Saturday 9am - 12pm; Sunday Closed

About the provider

The school says it has 35 years of history. Ivan Kravitz is listed as the founder and chief instructor, and he trained directly under Royce Gracie. The mission statement says the program focuses on jiu-jitsu, mentorship, and character development for families and adults in Laguna Niguel. The school says it offers an inclusive and supportive community and welcomes students of all ages and skill levels.

Children's program emphasizes courtesy, respect, discipline, focus, coordination, confidence, structure, and self-defense. Teen Leaders emphasizes self-defense, discipline, confidence, assertiveness, accountability, and social skills. Junior Champions includes positive mental attitude, high goal-setting, perseverance, self-control, and confidence. The site says the room is where the work begins and classes are taught instead of managed.

What families say

“The school is well organized and clean, which is more than I can say for some. Highly recommend you check it out.” — David Hall

“It's been 3 years my two girls are in us belt academy, it's amazing environment and they focus more. I am willing to take self defense class for adult too highly recommends” — Mina Beladi

“The instruction is the best you’re going to get! The school is well organized and clean, which is more than I can say for some. Highly recommend you check it out.” — David Hall

Last updated October 6, 2026.