Highlights: 35 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team
Looking for Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy in Berkeley, CA? It's a Brazilian jiu jitsu Ralph Gracie affiliate at 1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA, rated 4.9/5 across 83 Google reviews. Open mat: Sunday Sunday 09:15-10:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00. Below: programs, schedule, pricing, reviews, and how to book a free trial.
We offer world-class instruction of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and grappling, for students of all ages and skill levels.
Open mat is Sunday Sunday 09:15-10:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00. Women's Open Mat; Open Mat. Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy runs about 35 classes a week. Call (510) 486-8000 to confirm the current timetable.
Women-only classes; Judo program; Wrestling program; Beginner-specific BJJ classes
Rated 4.9/5 across 83 Google reviews.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of training at Ralph Gracie Jujitsu in Berkeley, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. The instructors at Ralph Gracie Berkeley are true experts in jujitsu, and their dedication to teaching goes above and beyond. They possess a profound knowledge of the sport and are incredibly skilled practitioners themselves. Their passion for jujitsu is evident in every class, and their commitment to each student's progress is inspiring. The training facilities at Ralph Gracie Berkeley are top-notch. The gym is spacious, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need to have a successful training session. The mats are clean and in excellent condition, providing a safe environment to practice and learn. What sets Ralph Gracie Berkeley apart from other schools is their sense of commun
This Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy is by far the best gym I have trained at. The instructors are both highly skilled and great teachers. The class is split into conditioning time, drilling and free sparring, allowing you to train your personal fitness, get instructions from the teachers and put everything you learn into practice every time you train. Instructors are always there to help you with questions, and watch over the class to give tips whenever they can. While keeping a strict environment where performance is expected, it simultaneously is one in which everyone can have a good time and enjoy themselves. Pick-up games of soccer for conditioning are not uncommon. However, many squats, sit-ups, push-ups and pullups are not uncommon either. This is a studio where everyone gets to know each other and looks out for each other. Other students are always just as willing as the instructors to give tips and help out in any way. All in al
Ralph Gracie Berkeley is hands down one of the best places to train in the Bay Area! With an incredible team led by the legendary Ralph Gracie, along with Eduardo Fraga for BJJ and Newton Casemiro for Judo, the technical level here is top-notch. Newton is also a great friend and teaches BJJ at our academy, Griffin Performance Judo, so I can personally vouch for his expertise and passion for coaching. The whole team at RGB brings amazing energy to the mats, making it a fantastic place to train, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced competitor. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting seminars with them, and every time, it’s been a great learning experience with high-level instruction and a welcoming vibe. And if you’re looking for one of the toughest and most fun open mats in the Bay Area, their Sunday session from 10 AM to 12 PM is the place to be! It attracts elite grapplers from all over, guaranteeing tough rounds and a great challenge ev
Having competed in many sports from ultimate frisbee and rugby to rock climbing and distance running I found Jiu Jitsu last year and have not looked back - a fascinating sport made incredible by my favorite gym. How can such serious and awesome dedicated instructors (led by Eduardo Fraga and supplemented by a host of other black belts) create such a friendly and welcoming environment. I feel at home even though as a white belt I'm still at the low end of the totem pole, I am made welcome, team mates instruct and help, classes are varied and inspiring, and in general its a vibe you want to be in - I highly recommend it if you want to get in shape, become a jiu jitsu master or just try something new!
I’ve trained at Ralph Gracie BJJ for a few weeks this summer and it was awesome. Prof. Fraga and his team were super welcoming, kind, and helpful. I loved the quality of instruction, the focus on proper technique and details, and Prof. Fraga’s incredible ability to spot a mistake I was making even when I thought he wasn’t looking! I also appreciated all of his suggestions after our rolls re things I could incorporate into my game or things I could consider saving for when I’m a higher belt. It was really valuable for me and showed me his passion for the sport and helping anybody who wants to train at his academy get better. The team was awesome too! I loved being able to train and get tips from higher belt women and all the black belts. As a white belt, it was a treat to get to train with so many of the latter, including prof. Fraga. It’s a competition academy and it shows in both the level and philosophy of training and results they ge
I've trained at various gyms before permanently finding a home at Ralph Gracie. There are tons of great people here of all skill levels, an amazing team-based environment, and a highly experienced head instructor, Eduardo, with 35 years of experience. I've been here for 5 years and have grown so used to coming here consistently, this place became my second family. The school environment meets a diverse set of objectives from staying in shape for some, to high level competition for others. Students are friendly and supportive. The school has new mats with a huge mat space and a work out area. The school has several black belts teaching occasionally in addition to the head instructor and also offers nogi, judo and kickboxing classes. Can't beat that.
Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy is at 1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA. Call (510) 486-8000 to confirm class times or book a trial.
Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy doesn't publish pricing. Berkeley BJJ typically runs $150-$250/month for unlimited. They offer a free trial so you can test the room first.
Yes. Open mat is Sunday Sunday 09:15-10:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00. Women's Open Mat; Open Mat. Open mats are free at most gyms but call ahead to confirm.
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids BJJ, Little Kids (3-6), Women's BJJ, Competition Team, Wrestling, Judo, Self-Defense, MMA.
Head instruction is led by Eduardo Fraga (black), under the Ralph Gracie lineage.
Beginners are welcome. Use the trial class to watch a fundamentals or all-levels session and meet the coach before signing up. No experience or gear needed for your first class at most Berkeley gyms.
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