Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman Youth Jiu-Jitsu

Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman Youth Jiu-Jitsu offers kids Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 5-8 and 9-13. The program notes that beginners are welcome and that students train at their own pace and ability level. A white Official Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Network gi and team rash guard are required, and rental uniforms are provided if needed.

Programs

• Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 5-8) — 5-8 · Youth Jiu-Jitsu program in Denver focused on confidence, respect, focus, leadership, practical self-defense, discipline, goal setting, positivity, and problem-solving. Beginners welcome.
• Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 9-13) — 9-13 · Youth Jiu-Jitsu program in Denver focused on confidence, respect, focus, leadership, practical self-defense, discipline, goal setting, positivity, and problem-solving. Beginners welcome.
• Adult Jiu-Jitsu — Adults of all ages & ability levels · Structured adult Jiu-jitsu program with a primary focus on realistic, practical self-defense. Beginners welcome.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–13 years old

About the provider

The academy has served the Denver and Lake Norman community since 2010. Leadership includes Jon Plyler, Royce Gracie Lake Norman Owner/Head Instructor; Ryan Leggett, Joey Plyler, Luke Amos, Landon Ferguson, Phil Cohrs, Gus Hamdoun, Carrie Plyler, Jake Frederick, and Chuck Alexander. The program states that it is an official member and representative of the Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Network, with multiple black belts on staff personally tested and promoted by Royce Gracie.

• Private Jiu-Jitsu Training — All experience levels; kids and adults · One-on-one or small-group (semi-private) training with customized instruction. Available by individual 30 or 60 minute class or discounted multiple-class packages.
• Women's Self Defense — Women · Supplemental women's-only training class focused on realistic self-defense.
• Family Class — Parents and kids · Special class where parents and their kids can train together.

Students train at their own pace and ability level. Parents are not typically allowed inside the training area during youth classes except for special occasions such as belt promotions. Live streaming is provided for parents through a secure link for all youth classes. Parents do not need to stay during classes. Youth students are graduated into the adult belt system at age 16.

Last updated October 26, 2026.