Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca is Europe's first Gracie academy, founded in 1995 by the Vacirca brothers. Now led by Prof. Franco Vacirca (Coral Belt 7th degree) and Brown Belt Michele Lucardi, the academy teaches authentic Gracie-lineage BJJ in both gi and no-gi formats, plus a Sirisute-lineage Muay Thai class. The gym operates the "Gracie Concepts" curriculum developed by Franco Vacirca and also offers a separate JKD Concepts programme. Classes emphasize technique and authentic BJJ principles.
- Address
- Ikeda Aikido Dojo, Hardturmstrasse 100, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · Muay Thai · Other
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-GiJKD Concepts
- Affiliation
- IBJJF and Gracie Concepts
- Founded
- 1995
Programmes
- Private lessons
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Beginners
- No experience needed
- Visiting from another gym
- Book ahead
Timetable this week
Monday
All levels
Wednesday
All levels
Friday
All levelsFranco Vacirca
All levels
Prices
AdultsPer term
CHF 350.00TeensPer term
CHF 280.00AdultsPer term
CHF 350.00EveryoneOne-off
CHF 250.00EveryoneYearly
CHF 70.00From the gym's website, checked 27 September 2026.
Coaches
- Prof. Franco Vacirca
Head coachJiu JitsuMuay ThaiPrivate lessons
- Michele Lucardi
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- Orhan Arifi
CoachJiu Jitsu
Contact
- Website
- https://graciezuerich.ch
- @gracieconcepts_hq
Questions about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca
Where is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca?
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca is at Ikeda Aikido Dojo, Hardturmstrasse 100, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland.
Which sports does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca teach?
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca is listed for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Other.
When are the beginner classes at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca?
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca runs classes open to beginners on Monday 19:30, Wednesday 19:15 and Friday 18:00.
How much does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca cost?
Prices at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zürich by Franco Vacirca: Trimester Package (Adults): CHF 350.00 a term, Trimester Package (U20): CHF 280.00 a term, JKDC Trimester Package (Adults): CHF 350.00 a term, Private lesson with Prof. Franco Vacirca: CHF 250.00 one-off and GC Network Mitglieder-Lizenz (Inland): CHF 70.00 a year.
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