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Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS)
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Miami, Florida
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (305) 285-2393
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Daniel is great with the children, he teaches not only good technique but respect and discipline, my daughter loves going to classes there!”
“If you are truly interested in Proven Self Defense taught by a Master of Effective Techniques then please do yourself a tremendous favor and come to one of Mr.”
“I’m a 59 year old man trying out Jujitsu for the first time and so far it has been a very positive experience.”
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What members say
“Professor Daniel is great with the children, he teaches not only good technique but respect and discipline, my daughter loves going to classes there!”
“The environment was so welcoming with everyone introducing themselves and going out of their way to roll with me.”
““Being Humble Means Recognizing That We Are Not On Earth To See How Important We Can Become, But To See How Much Difference We Can Make In The Lives Of Others.”
“If you are truly interested in Proven Self Defense taught by a Master of Effective Techniques then please do yourself a tremendous favor and come to one of Mr.”
“Professor Daniel is great with the children, he teaches not only good technique but respect and discipline, my daughter loves going to classes there!”
“Congratulation to the Master Rilion Gracie for his GREAT performance adding challenge, self confidence and respect to our lives!”
From the reviews
I’m a 59 year old man trying out Jujitsu for the first time and so far it has been a very positive experience. The ambiance and energy of the place is very friendly and welcoming. Good for someone like me that wants to get started at a slower more careful pace. That’s not to say it’s a bunch of old timers around.
“Being Humble Means Recognizing That We Are Not On Earth To See How Important We Can Become, But To See How Much Difference We Can Make In The Lives Of Others.” - Gordon B. Hinckley Thank You Mr. Gracie for making a BIG difference in my life.
State-of-the-art Jiu-Jitsu facility very friendly ready to teach teachers very convenient location easy to find... The floor mats are the best to train with one of my favorites
This is more than a Jiu Jitsu academy....this is more than a self defense academy....this is more than a martial art academy ..... this a school of values, of discipline, of character formation!
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS)
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS) comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (HEADQUARTERS)
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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