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, and Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi. The program also offers Competition Training, No-Gi Training, Private Jiu-Jitsu Classes, and Private Sessions. The academy states that at Ralph Gracie Richmond, students are part of a community built on respect, discipline, and a passion for personal growth.

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

The Kid’s Jiu-Jitsu program teaches children life skills like discipline, respect, and focus in a fun environment and is described as building confidence, discipline, and coordination. Beginner to Advanced Classes use step-by-step progressions to match each student’s level and goals, and the Intermediate and Advanced programs focus on refining techniques, improving positional strategy, and exploring complex techniques, transitions, and competition strategies. The Competition Team and Competition Training offer high-intensity sessions that prepare students mentally and physically for tournaments, and the Women’s Jiu-Jitsu classes create a supportive space where women can learn self-defense, build strength, and boost confidence. No-Gi classes and No-Gi Training focus on applying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques without the traditional gi, and Private Jiu-Jitsu Classes and Private Sessions provide one-on-one, personalized instruction tailored to individual goals. 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, with the slogans “Transform your life through Jiu-Jitsu” and “Start your journey today,” and the invitation, “Join us and become part of a legacy. Your journey starts today.”

Last updated May 14, 2026.