Renzo Gracie is a world-renown practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. He is a senior member of the famous Gracie family of jiu-jitsu teachers and fighters who did so much to change the shape of the current state of martial arts instruction in America. He has assembled a great team of some of the best instructors from Brazil, many of whom are members of his illustrious family and teach his system to a very large and ever-growing community and his world-famous New York City Academy. Renzo’s fame and charisma are the basis of a truly enjoyable place to train, grow and develop your skills among many avid practitioners of the sport, ranging from famous professional fighters to everyday enthusiasts.

Classes at the academy feature a strength and endurance-building warm-up, followed by demonstration and practice of techniques, after which students engage in live training with other students of their own level. It is a truly demanding workout with a strongly cerebral aspect and a sense of purpose and skill that will truly capture your imagination. Come down to the academy. Take a look at a class, or better yet, take one of the introduction classes. We are confident that jiu-jitsu will become one of your life’s most cherished and enjoyable aspects. It will give you confidence, knowledge, body-dexterity, and fitness that few people will ever know.