Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular, esteemed martial art forms. It is only fitting that students of this highly respected sport choose a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy of the same caliber – one with some of the world’s finest instructors and offering a nurturing, welcoming environment for all those in attendance…
Premier Instructors
At Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo, you can learn one of the fastest growing sports in the world from the first Ultimate Fighting Champion in the world – lead Instructor Marcelo Lucena, otherwise known as Professor Bob by his students who know and love him. Born and raised in the birthplace of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Marcelo rose through the ranks of this prestigious sport with its largest legends.
Mindful of the vast benefits of consistent training and advancement, when he is not busy training the students of the Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Academy, Marcelo continually hones his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills, by keeping up to date with the latest techniques and continuing to personally train and compete at a Black Belt Master level in tournaments including the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation World Master in Las Vegas.
A Welcoming Environment
The atmosphere at Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is reflective of Marcelo Luceno’s mindset and approach – an exceedingly revered as well as congenial one. Marcelo possesses a passion for the sport and a love of teaching it.
He is not the only one. Every instructor at the Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is highly accomplished, knowledgeable and committed to maintaining a friendly, positive environment for all who attend there.
The team of esteemed Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors at the Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is also exceptionally proud of the legendary Gracie family history, which began many decades ago when the revered Kodokan Judo Master Mitsuyo Maeda met and taught members of the Gracie family the art of Judo in Brazil.
Over the years, Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coaches and instructors have cultivated a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, built upon camaraderie, respect and genuine caring.
The Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy offers an environment where everyone from an energetic teen, to a health-conscious adult or a soccer mom who is looking for effective self-defense training is treated like family and every skill level is welcome.
Supportive, Safe and Inspiring
For competition training black belts, to beginners, Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo provides a safe and friendly place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It can also mold young minds and place its students on a pathway to success. Opening oneself up to challenges and meeting those challenges head-on builds confidence and fosters positive thinking, both vital for achieving success in life. Mastering the different Brazilian Jiu Jitsu moves and techniques and continuing to improve your skills within the sport is a perfect way to do just that.
Additionally, it is a proven fact that positive social interaction can contribute to a longer, healthier life and even potentially change the trajectory of your life. Attending Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, a unique venue attracting positive, like-minded people, is an excellent place to make long-lasting, meaningful friendships that could change the course of your future.
Plus, whether you are interested in simply trying something new, learning valuable self-defense skills or improving your physical and mental health, Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy can also help you attain those goals…
Something for Everyone
Some people choose to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for self-defense purposes. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu levels the playing field for smaller, weaker opponents. A practical martial art which involves managing the distance between a person and their attacker, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu also uses leverage, pressure and technique to enable a person to defend against a larger, more powerful attacker. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an exceptionally effective method of self-defense. So effective in its practicality that it is highly effective in real life situations and the preferred method of choice for hand-to-hand combat training at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, one of the largest military bases in the country.
The goal of other Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students is to become more physically fit. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu conditioning offers a high-intensity work-out for the full body which can improve fitness and even help students shed pounds by typically burning over 500 calories a session. The training for this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can also result in numerous health benefits including increased strength and endurance. It also pushes the body into a more fluid state, promoting flexibility and an increased range of motion. Other physical advantages of participation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are the improvements of balance, coordination and an overall body awareness which can all help to avoid injury. Additionally, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training can improve heart health and circulation.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is also a healthy activity for children and teens. It builds self-esteem, burns excess energy, increases athletic ability and encourages students to treat people with dignity and respect.
That said, most of us lead busy lives, making a convenient training schedule for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu very important as well…
Training Schedule
For many of us, it is hard to find enough hours in the day. So, to accommodate all of those with a busy lifestyle and those who would simply prefer their classes at a certain time or day, Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy offers convenient training scheduling.
Children of all levels are split into 4-7, 8-13 and 14+ age groups and their classes range from afternoon and evening to weekends. Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for various skill levels are also offered throughout the week at a wide selection of times.
Visit ralphgraciemv.com to download the Ralph Gracie Mission Viejo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy schedule.