
Ralph Gracie Berkeley Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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.
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
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area
Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area
BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuGiMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Main Training AreaNewton Casemiro
Tuesday
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuTechniqueMain Training AreaJonah Cohn
BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce
BeginnersJiu JitsuWomen onlySecondary Training AreaNia Doyle
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaDoug Ancey
Wednesday
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area
Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area
BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuGiMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Main Training AreaNewton Casemiro
Thursday
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuTechniqueMain Training AreaJonah Cohn
BeginnersJiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce
Jiu JitsuNo-GiMain Training AreaZachary Isenhour
BeginnersJiu JitsuWomen onlySecondary Training AreaNia Doyle
Friday
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training Area
Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training Area
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaAlan Joyce
Saturday
Jiu JitsuKidsMain Training AreaDoug Ancey
Jiu JitsuKidsages 9–15Main Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaAhmed White
Jiu JitsuMain Training AreaEduardo Fraga
Sunday
Women onlyMain Training AreaNia Doyle
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
- @ralphgracieberkeley
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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