Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes are great for adults of all ages

Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a combat sport that primarily focuses on the concept of taking an aggressor from standing to the ground without sustaining any severe damage. Our programs are designed specifically for adults.

Our Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructors mainly focus on promoting physical fitness while equipping you with techniques for facing any self defense situation that may arise anytime.

Benefits Of Gracie Jiu Jitsu

  • Gain cardiovascular and respiratory endurance
  • Improved strength and stamina
  • Faster speed and agility
  • Coordination and flexibility
  • Perfect body control
  • Gain self-confidence
  • Master self-discipline 
  • Boost energy
  • Reduce stress levels
  • Lose weight
  • Build muscle mass

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With Our Gracie Jiu Jitsu Classes, We Help You Stay Fit And Stay Ready!

Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a free form fighting with many rules and customs that are there to avoid injuries. In our Gracie Jiu Jitsu classes, we help you spot and then strike at the appropriate area to overpower your opponent.

It is an ideal technique for developing self-defense skills and for boosting confidence. Moreover, more than 80% of people do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet the guidelines for young adults. That is one reason Gracie Jiu Jitsu is an ideal option for you to stay fit and active.

Our instructors are certified by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Masters

You'll learn the art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the hands of the school owner, Joe Diamond. Joe Diamond is a Certified 5th Degree Black Belt Representative and was trained under legendary undefeated Jiu-jitsu Champion Rickson Gracie and Luiz Palhares. On August 31, 2021, Joe Diamond was promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Luiz Palhares.

Joe Diamond is also a Certified Muay Thai Instructor and a U.S. Army Combatives Instructor Level 3. He is an officially trained and certified representative of Rickson Gracie, 9th degree Black Belt and undefeated legendary champion of the Gracie Family.

Trust us when we say, you are in the BEST hands.

Rickson Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy (Pacific Palisades, CA)

Rickson Gracie (teaching Certified Official Representative Instructor only class)

Joe Diamond (far right)

Rickson Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy (West Los Angeles, CA)

Rickson Gracie - legendary Jiu-jitsu Champion and Instructor Rickson Gracie (kneeling 2nd from left to right)

Luiz Palhares (standing 3rd from left to right) Joe Diamond (standing-far right)