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Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes that include Kids Martial Arts & BJJ, Teens Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training, Adults BJJ & Self-Defense, and seminars. The program is led by Rodrigo Gracie, who serves as Head Instructor at the Rodrigo Gracie Martial Arts Academy in Torrance, California.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Academy Hours Mon – Sat Classes
Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was established in 2002. The academy describes its mission as developing strong, confident, and responsible young individuals through safe, structured martial arts training rooted in the principles of Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The stated mission emphasizes personal growth, character development, and practical self-defense over competition or ego-driven training, with programs that emphasize safety and escape rather than confrontation through situational awareness, verbal assertiveness, boundary setting, and techniques for escaping grabs and protecting vital areas.
Rodrigo Gracie is a 7th Degree Coral Belt, an ADCC World Champion and ADCC Gold Medalist, a 4-time Pride Fighting Champion, a K-1 MMA Champion, and a 4-time N.A.G.A Superfight Champion, and he is described as an elite representative of the Gracie lineage. He is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the son of Jiu-jitsu Grandmaster Reylson Gracie, began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 4, and earned his black belt at 18 under the guidance of his father. He is also the author of three best seller books and has been featured in the PRIDE GP Capcom game.
The program is described as offering top-rated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Torrance with authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and elite lineage, beginner-friendly classes with no experience required, and free trial classes available. It states a focus on confidence, discipline, resilience, respect, humility, responsibility, and perseverance, and notes that official rank progression is recognized by the global martial arts community and the Gracie lineage. Additional features listed include structured curriculum and mentorship and business growth support for affiliated academies, along with Digital Legacy Mastery On Demand that provides access to technical knowledge, historic footage, and instruction.
Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu states that it serves students and families from Torrance and nearby South Bay communities including Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, and surrounding areas, and lists many nearby schools such as South High School, West High, Torrance High, North High, Redondo Union High, Bishop Montgomery High, Calle Mayor Middle, Richardson Middle, Riviera Elementary, Walteria Elementary, St. Lawrence Martyr, Ambassador Christian, Palos Verdes High (PVHS), PV Peninsula High (PVPHS), Chadwick School, Rolling Hills Prep, St. John Fisher, Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate, PVIS, Silver Spur Elementary, Montemalaga Elementary, Vista Grande, and Lunada Bay.
Parent and student testimonials describe the environment as unlike other gyms, with Professor Rodrigo treating everyone like family and providing technical details “on another level,” note that a child in the kids program has gained confidence and is learning to be a respectful, disciplined leader, and mention that BJJ at Rodrigo Gracie has been a stress reliever after work in a clean facility with a welcoming community.
Last updated July 25, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Academy Hours Mon – Sat Classes
Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was established in 2002. The academy describes its mission as developing strong, confident, and responsible young individuals through safe, structured martial arts training rooted in the principles of Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The stated mission emphasizes personal growth, character development, and practical self-defense over competition or ego-driven training, with programs that emphasize safety and escape rather than confrontation through situational awareness, verbal assertiveness, boundary setting, and techniques for escaping grabs and protecting vital areas.
Rodrigo Gracie is a 7th Degree Coral Belt, an ADCC World Champion and ADCC Gold Medalist, a 4-time Pride Fighting Champion, a K-1 MMA Champion, and a 4-time N.A.G.A Superfight Champion, and he is described as an elite representative of the Gracie lineage. He is the grandson of Carlos Gracie, founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the son of Jiu-jitsu Grandmaster Reylson Gracie, began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 4, and earned his black belt at 18 under the guidance of his father. He is also the author of three best seller books and has been featured in the PRIDE GP Capcom game.
The program is described as offering top-rated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Torrance with authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and elite lineage, beginner-friendly classes with no experience required, and free trial classes available. It states a focus on confidence, discipline, resilience, respect, humility, responsibility, and perseverance, and notes that official rank progression is recognized by the global martial arts community and the Gracie lineage. Additional features listed include structured curriculum and mentorship and business growth support for affiliated academies, along with Digital Legacy Mastery On Demand that provides access to technical knowledge, historic footage, and instruction.
Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu states that it serves students and families from Torrance and nearby South Bay communities including Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Lomita, and surrounding areas, and lists many nearby schools such as South High School, West High, Torrance High, North High, Redondo Union High, Bishop Montgomery High, Calle Mayor Middle, Richardson Middle, Riviera Elementary, Walteria Elementary, St. Lawrence Martyr, Ambassador Christian, Palos Verdes High (PVHS), PV Peninsula High (PVPHS), Chadwick School, Rolling Hills Prep, St. John Fisher, Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate, PVIS, Silver Spur Elementary, Montemalaga Elementary, Vista Grande, and Lunada Bay.
Parent and student testimonials describe the environment as unlike other gyms, with Professor Rodrigo treating everyone like family and providing technical details “on another level,” note that a child in the kids program has gained confidence and is learning to be a respectful, disciplined leader, and mention that BJJ at Rodrigo Gracie has been a stress reliever after work in a clean facility with a welcoming community.
Last updated July 25, 2026.
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