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Renzo Gracie Middletown adult class in front of the Gracie family lineage portraits

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A leader in BJJ since 1998.

28 years of refining instruction. Real Gracie lineage. A family of kids and adults who walk onto the mats and find more than they came for.

§ 01 / StoryOur mission

Started in '98. Refined
every year since.

Real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Middletown — handed down from a legitimate lineage, refined for nearly three decades, and built around the people who train here.

Renzo Gracie Middletown adult class group portrait
FIG. 01 — ADULT CLASS · MIDDLETOWN, 2025RENZO GRACIE FAMILY

Welcome to Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Middletown, NJ — a leader in martial arts excellence since 1998. Our goal is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds through the transformative practice of martial arts.

We create a supportive environment where students can develop both physically and mentally, building their confidence and resilience. We're more than a martial arts school — we're a community committed to personal growth and lifelong learning.

We blend traditional Gracie technique with modern training methods so every student receives a comprehensive education that goes beyond the dojo. Join us and start your journey of self-discovery, discipline, and mastery.

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Most technical instructors I've ever learned from. This school is pure BJJ — handed-down Gracie lineage, not watered down.

A black-belt student · Renzo Gracie Middletown
§ 02 / Why usThree reasons

Why our
community stays.

Three reasons students stay for years — not three months. The schedule, the facility, and the people.

§ 01

Easy scheduling.

Classes morning, noon, and night across six days a week. Built for busy families and working adults so you don't have to choose between training and the rest of your life.

§ 02

Outstanding facility.

Brand-new mat space inside a 34,000 sq ft full gym. Adult members get a sauna, steam room, lap pool, full locker rooms, and free weights — all included.

§ 03

Thriving community.

A welcoming family for both kids and adults. Beginners feel safe; serious grapplers get pushed. Camaraderie and personal growth in a diverse, kind environment.

§ 03 / RecordBy the numbers

28 years.
14 towns. One academy.

A real Renzo Gracie academy — built on real time, real students, and a real facility.

28YRS Established — Since 1998
34Ksq ft Connected gym — Full facility
10 Instructors — Black belts & coaches
14 Communities — Across the shore
§ 04 / LineageFrom the source

Pure BJJ. Handed down
from the source.

Our instructors trace their training directly through Renzo Gracie — one of the most respected names in the entire sport. That technical depth shows up in every class, every drill, and every roll.

The chain of instruction

Hélio Gracie → Renzo Gracie → Middletown, NJ (1998)

A direct technical line back to the foundation of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — refined for the way real adults and real kids actually train, on a mat that has been holding the standard since 1998.

§ Closing · Free Trial Class No commitment · No pressure

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for yourself.

Walk in. Try a class. Meet the coaches. Decide if Renzo Gracie Middletown feels like the home you want for yourself or your kids.

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