Ralph Gracie Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

Ralph Gracie Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense offers Kid's Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Intermediate Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu for Competition, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi, and private Jiu-Jitsu classes and sessions. The program also offers competition training and no-gi training for students who want to focus on those specific areas. Classes range from beginner to advanced levels with step-by-step progressions to match each student’s level and goals.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours from 8 AM–4 PM, with training offered between 6 AM and 8 PM

The program’s mission states that it is more than just a Jiu-Jitsu academy and describes itself as a community built on respect, discipline, and a passion for personal growth. Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu is described as building confidence, discipline, and coordination in a fun, safe environment, and it teaches children life skills like discipline, respect, and focus while having fun. The academy notes that it has direct lineage to one of the most legendary families in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and that it proudly carries forward the Ralph Gracie tradition of excellence. The program highlights options such as a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, advanced classes that include complex techniques, transitions, and competition strategies, high-intensity sessions focused on preparing for tournaments, women’s classes that focus on self-defense, strength, and confidence, and personalized one-on-one instruction in private sessions.

Last updated May 10, 2026.