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Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Berkeley, United States

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Ralph Gracie Berkeley is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy rooted in the Ralph Gracie lineage, established in 2005 and led by 5th-degree black belt Eduardo Fraga. The academy offers BJJ in both gi and no-gi formats, as well as Judo instruction, with a strong focus on developing skilled practitioners at all levels. Notable for its home-grown black belt teaching lineage—including Alan Joyce and Newton Casemiro, both promoted within the academy—it provides around 30 weekly class slots across kids, beginner, and advanced adult programs. The Berkeley location is the second-largest academy in the Ralph Gracie network.

Address
1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu · Judo
Map showing Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Training

Styles
Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2005

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Open mat

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class

Timetable this week

Monday

12:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

15:30Juniors BJJ (Ages 5-8)

Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area

16:15Juniors BJJ (Ages 9+)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area

17:00Beginner's BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

18:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuGiMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

19:30All Levels Judo

Main Training AreaNewton Casemiro

Tuesday

07:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

09:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

16:00Drill & Kill

Jiu JitsuTechniqueMain Training AreaJonah Cohn

17:00Beginner's BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce

18:00Womens Intro BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuWomen onlySecondary Training AreaNia Doyle

18:00No-Gi BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaDoug Ancey

Wednesday

12:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

15:30Juniors BJJ (Ages 5-8)

Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area

16:15Juniors BJJ (Ages 9+)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area

17:00Beginner's BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

18:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuGiMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

19:30All Levels Judo

Main Training AreaNewton Casemiro

Thursday

07:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

09:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

16:00Drill & Kill

Jiu JitsuTechniqueMain Training AreaJonah Cohn

17:00Beginner's BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce

18:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuNo-GiMain Training AreaZachary Isenhour

18:00Womens Intro BJJ

BeginnersJiu JitsuWomen onlySecondary Training AreaNia Doyle

Friday

12:00Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

15:30Juniors BJJ (Ages 5-8)

Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area

16:15Juniors BJJ (Ages 9+)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area

17:30Friday Flow

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce

Saturday

09:00Juniors BJJ (Ages 5-8)

Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training AreaDoug Ancey

09:45Juniors BJJ (Ages 9+)

Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training AreaEduardo Fraga

10:30No-Gi BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaAhmed White

11:30Adults All Levels BJJ

Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga

Sunday

09:15Women's Open Mat

Women onlyMain Training AreaNia Doyle

10:00Open Mat

Main Training AreaAlan Joyce

Coaches

  • Eduardo Fraga

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Newton Casemiro

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltJudo

  • Alan Joyce

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Ahmed White

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Doug Ancey

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Nia Doyle

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Jonah Cohn

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Zachary Isenhour

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Contact

Questions about Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Where is Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is at 1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA.

Which sports does Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy teach?

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu and Judo.

Can I try Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is free.

When are the beginner classes at Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 12:00, Monday 15:30 and Monday 16:15.

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