Ralph Gracie Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense

Ralph Gracie Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense offers a range of classes including Kid's Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners, Intermediate Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu for Competition, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu, and Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi. The program also offers Competition Training, No-Gi Training, Private Jiu-Jitsu Classes, and other Private Sessions. Highlights of the weekly schedule include Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu, beginner to advanced classes, competition training, no-gi training, and private sessions.

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

At Ralph Gracie Richmond Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense, the stated mission is to be more than just a Jiu-Jitsu academy and to be a community built on respect, discipline, and a passion for personal growth. The academy has direct lineage to one of the most legendary families in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu program teaches children life skills like discipline, respect, and focus while having fun, the beginner program introduces core techniques and principles in a welcoming and supportive environment, and the intermediate and advanced programs focus on refining techniques, improving positional strategy, exploring complex techniques and transitions, and competition strategies. The Competition Team program prepares students mentally and physically for tournaments, Women’s Jiu-Jitsu classes offer a supportive space for women to learn self-defense, build strength, and boost confidence, No-Gi classes teach how to apply Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques without the traditional gi, and Private Jiu-Jitsu Classes provide one-on-one instruction tailored to individual goals.

Last updated May 13, 2026.