Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Philadelphia. Instruction is headed by Brian Rago, a 3rd degree black belt under Regis Lebre. Champion instruction.
Our facility offers 2 levels of mat space, a squat rack, kettlebells, and both of our changing rooms include showers. Sport Jiu Jitsu/Self Defense for men, women, and kids ages 5+. Gorgeous brand-new facility located at 1231 Bainbridge Street. Our Philosophy:
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu begins with one basic premise: technique trumps all. While we can't change our height, reverse our age, or become big and
Jessie gets her purple belt 💜 She is moving back to France and we will dearly miss her. Make sure to get a roll in with her before the end of the week!!! Congratulations Jessie!
05/22/2026
Chris got his hard earned blue belt!!!! 🤝🙂↕️ Congrats Chris!!
Congratulations on earning her brown belt today 🤎
.charles.reeves leveled up tonight 👏
04/19/2026
Belt Promotions at Gracie Academy!
Isaiah and Mike were promoted to blue belt, while John and Steve were promoted to purple! We’re super proud of you guys and look forward to seeing what’s next.
A big congratulations to our black belts David Oh, Matt Kelly, and Eli Hoobler on receiving additional degrees!
An unforgettable day on the mats. Congratulations to everyone and thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out!
04/13/2026
Some of our people made it up to the IBJJF NY Open an brought back hardware! Congrats to on getting 🥇 and taking 🥉!!! Awesome work, we are grateful to have you as team mates.
04/13/2026
These gents all got striped up 🤝 Congrats on the achievement!!!
02/06/2026
.charles.reeves skipped out on the snow to catch some glory at in Miami!!! Out of a division of 15, Sam was awarded 🥉! We are so proud of you and there’s only going up from here 🚀🚀🚀
🎁Annual Holiday Party 📣
🗓️Saturday, January 10th, 2026
⌚️Time: After we are finished the training portion of the 11am class. People will have to get showered and ready so we’ll likely started around 1:30-2pm.
Bring a friend! Sign up sheet will be at the front desk Monday Night. See you there!
10/27/2025
SAVE THE DATE!!! will be giving a seminar 11/8! He gave Brian his black belt, is a champion and has built champions. He has a lot to offer so don’t miss out! White gis only, $60 for your spot. See you then!
| Monday | 7:15am - 1:30pm |
| 6pm - 8:30pm | |
| Tuesday | 7:15am - 1:30pm |
| 5pm - 8:30pm | |
| Wednesday | 7:15am - 1:30pm |
| 6pm - 8:30pm | |
| Thursday | 12pm - 1:30pm |
| 5pm - 8:30pm | |
| Friday | 7:15am - 1:30pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm | |
| Saturday | 11am - 1:30pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 10am |
| 11am - 1pm |
