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Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral
5 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Doral, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule riliongraciedoral.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (786) 896-3147
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1 PM, 4:50–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1 PM, 4:50–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 4:50–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I can’t wait to go back after I give birth to my son and continue my journey in jiujitsu and eventually have my son join when he’s 3.”
“Dropped in for the competition gi class taught by professor Marcelo Herz.”
“It was a large class of advanced ranked athletes of all sizes and had the perfect mix of technique and rolling for a competition class.”
“It’s an outstanding place for kids to practice and learn self-defense and discipline.”
“You can tell they have passion for what they do and also ensure that the all levels classes are carefully balanced between beginners and more advanced attendees.”
Other martial arts here
“The Professors are highly experienced and have trained with the best in BJJ, Judo, and champions from MMA.”
“The Professors are highly experienced and have trained with the best in BJJ, Judo, and champions from MMA.”
What members say
“Professor Marcelo and Francis are amazing teachers and extremely knowledgeable.”
“You can tell they have passion for what they do and also ensure that the all levels classes are carefully balanced between beginners and more advanced attendees.”
“Although in my first day I already felt like I belonged there, teachers and the students are open minded and super friendly.”
“It was a large class of advanced ranked athletes of all sizes and had the perfect mix of technique and rolling for a competition class.”
“This is a really fun gym that has a good balance of competition practitioners and hobbiest all working together towards improving each other.”
“After reading many reviews at other academies I decided to visit Professors Marcelo and Francis to ask if I could train at Rilion Gracie Doral.”
From the reviews
10/10! Sensei Marcelo and Francis are wonderful professionals that knows how to teach a class, explain the concept of what we are doing, and regardless of your level, they will take as long as you need to teach you the correct way!
It’s been a month since I joined Rilion Gracie Academy and It’s been one of my favorite experience to do. Jiu-Jitsu is a smooth martial art that allows you to use all your body” legs, toes, elbows, weight leverage…” into the action.
I will be forever grateful for beginning my Jiu Jitsu training at this school. When i moved to Miami, I only knew 5 people (including my wife and 2 kids) in a place that had a metro population of over 6 Million.
If you’re undecided or have been looking for a jiu-jitsu academy I would highly recommend Rilion Gracie Doral. Learning a martial art can be intimidating, but from the second you walk in, you will be greeted and welcomed like family. Professor Marcelo and Francis are amazing teachers and extremely knowledgeable.
New to BJJ? Start at Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Doral
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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