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Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) - Bend
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bend, Oregon
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule ralphgraciebend.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-895-1367
The classes they run
“Learning to pay attention, be safe and that no one gets to touch you without your permission is a lesson I’m grateful my child gets to learn here.”
“I have been learning self-Defense at Ralph Gracie Bend jiujitsu for about a month now—my experience has been positive and valuable.”
Other martial arts here
“Both Paul and Aldo are fantastic trainers and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA as a whole.”
“Both Paul and Aldo are fantastic trainers and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA as a whole.”
What members say
“Highly recommend Ralph Gracie Bend to anyone looking for great instruction and a welcoming environment.”
“Paul, the owner, and the other members were extremely welcoming, and the rolls were tough, just the way they should be.”
“Paul, the owner, and the other members were extremely welcoming, and the rolls were tough, just the way they should be.”
“Paul Moresi, the owner and BJJ black belt, breaks down the fine details of the techniques and encourages students to learn the skills correctly and efficiently.”
“You will rapidly get in the best shape of your life, gain huge personal confidence and hang out with a great group of people.”
“I have been learning self-Defense at Ralph Gracie Bend jiujitsu for about a month now—my experience has been positive and valuable.”
From the reviews
I had an amazing experience training at Ralph Gracie Bend. A friend recommended I check it out, and I can’t say enough good things. Patrick taught a fantastic class on passing — it was technical and really leveled up my game.
The instructors here are great! They teach a move and stick to it for a week or more, showing all sorts of variations, and allowing us to get lots of drilling in.
I was previously a student at this academy and I only left because of work pulling me from Bend. Having taken Paul’s classes I feel that I have gained a lot of new found confidence in myself as well as improved discipline and proprioception.
Coach kris is one of the best instructors I’ve ever seen. Such a great balance of authority and kindness. Learning to pay attention, be safe and that no one gets to touch you without your permission is a lesson I’m grateful my child gets to learn here. I could go on and on. Such a great community of people.
Your first BJJ class at Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) - Bend
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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