Instructors
Aaron Collins
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Farmington, Mo
Aaron Collins is listed as a contact for Victory MMA-Farmington MO.
Bailey Turnmire
Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad
Bailey Turnmire is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad.
Blayne Turnmire
Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad
Blayne Turnmire is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad.
Dave Gomez
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Delaware
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Dave Gomez is the professor / head instructor at Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Delaware in Wilmington, DE. Profile extracted and verified from academy directory records.
Dave Gomez
Black Belt · Royce Gracie AOM
Professor Dave Gomez is the academy owner and an instructor at Royce Gracie Academy, whose roots in Michigan go back to 1993 and which moved to Wilmington, Delaware in October 2023. He has over 55 years of martial arts experience across Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu, is a former professional MMA fighter, and owns and promotes TFC Fightzone. He has studied under Hélio Gracie and holds a doctorate in business administration and information systems.
Drighten Collins
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Farmington, Mo
Drighten Collins is listed as a contact for Victory MMA-Farmington MO.
Head Instructor, Owner Dustin Blanchard
Royce Gracie Academy Tacoma
Dustin Blanchard is the owner and head instructor of the Royce Gracie Academy of Federal Way and Tacoma, Washington. He began training in martial arts nearly 30 years ago and has coached for 15 years, building a youth foundation in folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling alongside kickboxing, Wing Chun, and Tai Chi before dedicating himself to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Directly mentored by Master Royce Gracie, he teaches youth and adult self-defense classes rooted in the Warrior 7-5-3 code.
Dr. Gomez
Royce Gracie AOM
Gomez is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie AOM.
Jacob Howe
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield
Jacob Howe is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield.
James Harpe
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield
James Harpe is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield.
Jeremiah Campbell
Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden
Jeremiah Campbell is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden.
Jesse Loranger
Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
Jesse Loranger is listed as a contact for Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury.
Member Gyms (34)
US gyms are listed first.
Fight to Win Royce Gracie Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Headquarters
Concord, NC
Fight to Win Royce Gracie Charlotte Jiu Jitsu Headquarters operates at 8230 Poplar Tent Road, Unit 102, in Concord, North Carolina. The martial arts academy provides instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense, Judo, and American folkstyle wrestling. Serving students across the Concord and Charlotte area, the gym offers programs for children, adult practitioners, and law enforcement personnel. Instruction is coordinated by lead instructor Professor Steve Hall, who began training in martial arts at age 11. Hall was awarded his black belt by Master Royce Gracie in October 2006, followed by promotion to 4th Degree Black Belt in October 2020. Assistant instructors include Mark Kerkhoff and Professor Jon Plyler, who brings more than 15 years of experience teaching ground defense and defensive tactics to law enforcement officers. Training emphasizes fundamental ground fighting, positional control, and submission grappling methods passed down through the Royce Gracie lineage. Classes incorporate both gi and no-gi practice designed to build functional conditioning and martial proficiency. Interested students can visit the Concord school to observe a class and begin training.
Royce Gracie Academy of Broussard
Broussard, LA
Royce Gracie Academy of Broussard in Broussard, LA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Royce Gracie Academy of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
Royce Gracie Academy of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, NC offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi disciplines.
Royce Gracie Academy of Fresno
Fresno, CA
Royce Gracie Academy Fresno operates in Fresno, California, serving students across Fresno and Clovis. The school provides Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction rooted directly in the lineage and self-defense methods passed down by Grandmaster Helio Gracie and Master Royce Gracie. Founder and head instructor Tosh Cook began his martial arts journey in 1997 at the original Gracie Academy in Torrance and holds a black belt under Royce Gracie. Under Cook's direction, the academy teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as a proven self-defense system emphasizing leverage, positional management, and technical intelligence over brute strength. The training schedule features classes organized across distinct age and skill divisions, including Pee Wee programs, youth classes, Level 1 fundamentals, and dedicated sparring sessions for advancing students seeking to test their skills.
Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden
Gadsden, AL
Royce Gracie Academy of Gadsden is located at 612 Broad St. Suite 100 in Gadsden, Alabama, operating as the only Royce Gracie affiliated school in the state. As a member of the official Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, the academy teaches Grandmaster Helio Gracie's original self-defense system through Royce Gracie's curriculum. The curriculum covers grappling, weapon defense, throws, submissions, kickboxing, and tactical applications for law enforcement and military personnel. Adult classes are open to students ages 16 and older, progressing from foundational Day 1 Student techniques through advanced grappling. The Kids Program serves ages 5 to 16, combining bully defense and practical self-defense with character lessons built around the 7 Virtues of a Warrior, 5 Keys to Health, and 3 States of Mind. New students in Gadsden can register for a free trial class.
Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
Glastonbury, CT
Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury operates at 107 Oakwood Drive in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The martial arts training facility delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction, practical self-defense education, and tactical ground defense training for children, teens, and adults across Glastonbury. Instruction at the academy centers on the self-defense methodology established by UFC tournament champion Royce Gracie. The curriculum focuses on five core elements: defenses against standing strikes, defenses against standing clinches and holds, ground fighting defenses, submissions, and takedowns or throws. Training sessions prioritize positional dominance, leverage mechanics, and student safety, providing progressive instruction suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners. Curriculum tracks are structured to accommodate students of all experience levels. The Adults Program breaks down technique from introductory fundamentals through advanced applications, while the Kids Program serves children ages 5 to 12 with an emphasis on discipline, coordination, and anti-bullying awareness. Prospective members can schedule a complimentary trial class.
Royce Gracie Academy of Hanford
Hanford, CA
Royce Gracie Academy of Hanford in Hanford, CA offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Royce Gracie Academy of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Royce Gracie Academy of Lafayette in Lafayette, LA, USA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman-Team Fight to Win
Denver, NC
Royce Gracie Academy of Lake Norman-Team Fight to Win provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction at 7558 NC-73 101 in Denver, North Carolina. Operating as an official representative of the Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Network, the academy has delivered martial arts programs to Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Charlotte communities since 2010. Instruction is directed by Owner and Head Instructor Jon Plyler, a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Royce Gracie and Steve Hall. Jon began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2004, earned his black belt directly from Royce Gracie in December 2013, and teaches alongside certified instructors including Ryan Leggett and Joey Plyler. The academy offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, youth programs, and private instruction. Training sessions focus on positional control, takedowns, submissions, ground escapes, and realistic self-defense principles in a structured, cooperative environment.
Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb- Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
Macomb, IL
Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb is located at 1601 West Jackson 202 in Macomb, Illinois, operating as a Certified Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy. Directed by Andrew and Michelle Cassady, the school is trusted by both the Macomb Police Department and the McDonough County Sheriff's Department for defensive training. Youth programming starts with Preschool Martial Arts for ages 3 to 4 to build gross motor skills and focus, then progresses into Kids Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu split into ages 5 to 8 and ages 9 to 12. For older students, the Macomb academy offers Teen and Adult Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu for ages 13 and up, a dedicated Women and Teen Only Training program for females ages 13 and up, Law Enforcement Supplemental Training for ages 18 and up, and Muay Thai Kickboxing.
Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant
Mt Pleasant, SC
Royce Gracie Academy of Mount Pleasant provides authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense education in Mount Pleasant. The academy operates under the technical direction of Professor Joshua Randorf, recognized within the global Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage, providing students with structured martial arts instruction focused on leverage, positional dominance, and personal safety. The curriculum encompasses training pathways designed for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners. Youth offerings feature Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes that emphasize motor coordination, situational awareness, and bully prevention tactics without relying on brute force. Adult students train across foundational and advanced grappling techniques, ground defense, joint locks, and positional escapes, complemented by specialized yoga and mobility sessions. Instruction emphasizes technical mastery, patience, and mutual respect within a supportive training culture. Families and prospective martial artists throughout Mount Pleasant and surrounding communities can contact the academy to observe classes, meet Professor Joshua Randorf, and schedule an introductory training session.
Royce Gracie Academy of Palmyra, MO
Palmyra, MO
Royce Gracie Academy of Palmyra, MO is located in Palmyra, MO. The academy is affiliated with the Royce Gracie network. Instruction covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Self-Defense. Program offerings include Kids Jiu-jitsu, Women's Self Defense, Adult Jiu-jitsu, Fundamentals Program. Kids classes for ages 6-9. Steve Hall is the professor. The gym offers a free trial class for prospective students.
Royce Gracie Academy of Randallstown
Randallstown, MD
Founded in 2017 at 3535 Brenbrook Dr in Randallstown, Maryland, Royce Gracie Academy of Randallstown operates as an official Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu affiliate serving Randallstown. Owner and head coach Lamonte Tyler is a combat veteran, mixed martial arts competitor, and holder of multiple black belts who leads the academy. The coaching staff also includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and tournament competitor Perrice Austin, Taekwondo black belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, and Judo brown belt Tony M. Roberts, and youth instructor Tatiana Burgess, a Baltimore schoolteacher since 2016 who holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and Judo brown belt under Lamonte Tyler. Weekly programming covers Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals for students learning the core principles of the art, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids, traditional Judo incorporating both sparring and kata, and Private Lessons.
Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad
Greensboro, NC
Royce Gracie Academy of the Triad in Greensboro, NC offers training in Martial Arts, Gi, and No-Gi.
Royce Gracie Academy Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Royce Gracie Academy Tacoma in Tacoma, WA, USA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Royce Gracie AOM
Southgate, MI
Royce Gracie AOM in Southgate, MI, USA offers training in BJJ, Gi, and No-Gi.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Woodruff, WI
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu operates as Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy at 320 Oak St in Woodruff, Wisconsin, serving students from Woodruff, Minocqua, Arbor Vitae, Lac du Flambeau, Rhinelander, Eagle River, and neighboring Northwoods communities. As an authorized school of the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, the academy teaches leverage-focused self-defense standing, clinched, and on the ground under Professor Gary Engels and instructor Nikki. New students begin with a private intro lesson to meet the instructor, tour the room, and learn foundational movements before entering group classes. Program tracks include Youth Jiu-Jitsu, Adults and Teens Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Live Training, 1-hour Private Lessons with Professor Gary Engels, Leadership Academy, Women's Fitness, and special events such as the Royce Gracie Self Defense Seminar. Weekly group classes run Monday through Thursday with Kids Jiu-Jitsu at 6:00 PM, Adult Jiu-Jitsu at 6:45 PM, and Live Training at 7:45 PM.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
Shakopee, MN
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy operates at 1038 1st Avenue E in Shakopee, Minnesota. The martial arts training center delivers authentic Gracie jiu-jitsu instruction, ground self-defense tactics, and striking fundamentals for children, teenagers, and adults. Instruction at the Shakopee school is led by head coach John King alongside assistant coach Winona Wabasha. The coaching staff guides students through fundamental leverage concepts, submission defense, positional control, and controlled sparring. Coaches emphasize patient technical progression, mutual respect, and practitioner safety across all age groups. The academy organizes its timetable into age-specific and skill-focused training tracks. Offerings include the RGJJ 360 Jr Warriors program for children ages 8 to 12, the RGJJ 360 adults and teens program for students ages 13 and older, and striking classes designed for jiu-jitsu practitioners. Prospective students can evaluate the academy through a complimentary trial class before enrolling.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lomita, CA
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Lomita, CA offers training in Gi and No-Gi disciplines.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh operates at 3647 Trust Drive in Raleigh, NC 27616. Functioning as an official school in the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, the academy provides martial arts instruction for students across the Triangle area. The academy features Head Instructor Billy Dowey alongside a coaching team certified by Royce Gracie to teach Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The instructional staff focuses on practical education and self defense training for practitioners of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced martial artists. Programs include Adult Jiu-Jitsu as well as kick-boxing classes, and newcomer students can schedule a free trial class to experience the facilities. Members manage schedules and memberships through ZenPlanner, and the school also hosts specialized events such as an in-house Self Defense Seminar.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield
Enfield, CT
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Enfield in Enfield, CT, USA offers training in bjj.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu MMA UFC
Harrisburg, NC
Team R.O.C. Harrisburg operates at 4947 Hwy 49 S in Harrisburg, NC 28075. The training space features a 1300 sq. Ft Grappling Area equipped with battle ropes, punching bags, focus mitts, and ab rollers. Inquiries regarding classes can be made by calling (704) 906-8929. Owner & Head Instructor Hallie “Snake” Hair has over 26 years of experience in Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts and received a black belt from Royce Gracie. The coaching staff also includes Bart Russell as Head of Kids Program, Adult BJJ and Self Defense Instructor, alongside Andy Doherty as Assistant Kids Instructor. Course offerings include Gi Jiu-Jitsu /Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, kickboxing, and kids classes, as well as ladies self-defense on Friday mornings. Membership rates feature a $100 / mo. Adult Membership with no contract, a $40 day pass, and discounted rates of $75/ mo. for military and first responders.
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training & Fitness Center
La Mirada, CA
Gi and No-Gi are the listed martial-arts focus areas for Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training & Fitness Center in La Mirada, California, USA. Gi identifies a jiu-jitsu context associated with the traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies the corresponding context without that uniform, giving the record two clearly contrasted grappling-oriented labels. For a beginner, this combination signals that the record is categorized across both of these familiar jiu-jitsu formats rather than only one of them. For a competitor, the Gi and No-Gi pairing provides a concise basis for comparing this La Mirada entry with records focused on boxing, striking, or karate, without implying any particular format beyond the supplied labels. The full name and California, USA location identify the record while keeping its stated focus at the center.
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Delaware operates at 1812 Marsh Rd Wilmington, DE, 19803, located inside Pat Caputo’s American Karate Studio. The academy provides martial arts training for students in Wilmington, DE. The academy is owned and operated by professor Dave Gomez, who studied under Helio Gracie. Classes follow the Royce Gracie 360 Curriculum, with instructors who are consistently training with the Gracie family to deliver self-defense and martial arts training. Training programs include adult beginner classes and adult intermediate/advanced classes, alongside Open Lab sessions. The weekly schedule features classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 – 8:00 PM for Jiu-Jitsu and 8:00 – 9:00 PM for Open Lab, with Saturday Open Lab from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Women and Group Classes are available on request.
Royce Gracie jiu-jitsu Cary
Cary, NC
Royce Gracie jiu-jitsu Cary operates as the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Cary at 325 Sembler Lane in Cary, North Carolina, serving as an official school in the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network. The academy teaches the multi-level curriculum developed by UFC Hall of Fame pioneer Royce Gracie to preserve and share Grandmaster Helio Gracie's self-defense system in a structured group class format. Instruction emphasizes practical street self-defense, grappling, weapon defense, and applications used by military and law enforcement personnel. The Kids Program serves children ages 5 to 12 with age-appropriate drills in self-defense, respect, and coordination, while the Adults Program for ages 13 and up covers striking, throws, grappling, and submissions alongside belt progression from White Belt through Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt. One-on-one Private Instruction is also available for students seeking individualized scheduling.
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Farmington, Mo
Farmington, MO
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Farmington, Mo is located in Farmington, MO, USA. The gym offers training in Gi, No-Gi, and MMA disciplines.
Royce Gracie Jiujitsu
Orange Park, FL
Royce Gracie Jiujitsu in Orange Park, FL, USA offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Royce Gracie JiuJitsu Academy OC
Laguna Niguel, CA
Royce Gracie JiuJitsu Academy OC in Laguna Niguel, CA offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Academia Bidokan - Royce Gracie Jiujitsu
Durán,
Academia Bidokan - Royce Gracie Jiujitsu is defined by a Gi and No-Gi training focus in Durán, Ecuador. Gi points to grappling categorized around the traditional jacket, while No-Gi identifies grappling without that garment as part of the same listed focus. For a beginner, the combination suggests exposure to two broad grappling contexts; for a competitor, it identifies both Gi and No-Gi as the disciplines associated with the record. The Royce Gracie Jiujitsu name is part of the supplied gym identity and distinguishes this Durán listing from a general martial-arts record. No additional discipline labels are supplied, keeping the description centered on the two grappling categories named for Academia Bidokan. In Durán, Ecuador, Academia Bidokan - Royce Gracie Jiujitsu is presented through its specific Gi and No-Gi focus.
Dragon Martial Arts Academy/Royce Gracie Academy Vancouver Island
Port Alberni,
Dragon Martial Arts Academy/Royce Gracie Academy Vancouver Island is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym located in Port Alberni, Canada.
Royce Gracie Academy Surrey
Surrey, BC
Royce Gracie Academy Surrey appears as a Martial Arts listing for Surrey, BC, Canada. Its supplied name includes both Royce Gracie Academy and Surrey, and the accompanying geography situates the record in Surrey within British Columbia. Martial Arts serves as a broad umbrella classification for varied combat disciplines and traditions, rather than a statement about any particular activity connected with this named record. The listing presents Royce Gracie Academy Surrey in a concise form that pairs the exact name with its Canadian city, province, and category. For directory reference, the identifying details are Royce Gracie Academy Surrey, Surrey, BC, Canada, and Martial Arts, which together distinguish this entry from records using related names or locations.
Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy Tokyo
Tokyo, Tokyo
Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy Tokyo is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. The gym offers training in both Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It is in the $$ price range.
Royce Gracie Portugal - Alentejo
Sines, Setúbal
Royce Gracie Portugal - Alentejo in Sines, Setúbal, Portugal offers training in Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.