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To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students of the sport gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body.

This knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses. The path to this knowledge is physically and mentally demanding. Students benefit from greatly increased physical fitness, problem-solving ability, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded fellow students as you learn and have fun together.
Many students first learn about jiu jitsu through the great popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, where Brazilian jiu jitsu technique is very prominent. Indeed, the beginnings of the contemporary MMA competition were largely tied up with proving the combat-efficiency of Brazilian jiu jitsu . The practice of Brazilian jiu jitsu as a sport, however, is strongly separated from MMA. Daily classes do not feature kicking or punching. The focus is on safe grappling technique that can be done on a daily basis with no more fear of injury than any other contact sport. While there is a professional MMA team at the Renzo Gracie Academy, the great majority of students study only the grappling sport and find that this is the most enjoyable and satisfying route to take.

Renzo Gracie is a world-renown practitioner of Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA. He is a senior member of the famous Gracie family of jiu jitsu teachers and fighters who did so much to change the shape the current state of martial arts instruction in America. He has assembled a great team of some of the very best instructors from Brazil, many of whom are members of his illustrious family and who teach his system to a very large and ever- growing community and his world famous New York City Academy. Renzo’s fame and charisma is the basis of a truly enjoyable place to train, grow and develop your skills among many avid practitioners of the sport, ranging from famous professional fighters to everyday enthusiasts.

Classes at the academy are taught all day six days a week. They feature a strength and endurance building warm-up, followed by demonstration and practice of techniques after which students engage in live wrestling with other students of their own level. It is a truly demanding workout with a strongly cerebral aspect and a sense of purpose and skill that will truly capture your imagination. Come down to the academy. Come take a look at a class or better yet, take one of the introduction classes. We are confident that jiu jitsu will become one of the most cherished and enjoyable aspects of your life. It will give you a confidence, knowledge and body-dexterity and fitness that few people will ever know.

- John Danaher

Renzo Gracie Black Belt / RGA Professor

Background

The Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy CT is officially endorsed by the legendary Renzo Gracie. The Gracie Family invented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and we are proud to uphold the values of honor, integrity, and courage .Our Head Instructor Mark Cerrone is among a select group of Renzo Gracie’s first American students.He has been Renzo’s loyal student for over 16 years.Mark and John Danaher are the only 2 Americans ever given the honor to teach at Renzo Gracie’s main Academy in NYC,The Mecca of Jiu Jitsu.He has been a training partner for 3 UFC Champions  George ST Pierre ,Frankie Edgar and  Matt Serra .He has been the training partner and has worked with dozens of other pro fighters including many UFC  fighters.With the Gi He has also been the training partner of Renzo Gracie himself and numerous Jiu Jitsu Stars including the worlds most dominant  7 time  World Jiu Jitsu Champion Roger Gracie.He has worked and trained with over a dozen members of the Gracie Family including Renzo,Ralph,Ryan,Rolles,Roger,Rodrigo,Igor,Grogor ,Daniel and Kyra!!!!  If your looking for the real thing ,you have found it!!!

Ideal Student

Most importantly we are a group of Friendly accepting welcoming people focused on honing our game and helping you build yours!When you join The Renzo Gracie Academy Ct  you become part of a family.The Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program is designed for the person whose primary desire is to learn self-defense on the ground with a focus on technique and fitness.We also have a Jiu Jitsu Competition Team and are very active on the Tournament scene .Every student is different and wether  it is Self Defense your looking for ,Tournament training or just to get in shape we have a program designed for you and to meet your needs. Give it a try!!!!

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program:

• You will be taught authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Gracie Way.
• You can train 6 days a week with multiple classes per day
• You will experience a great martial arts workout.
• Our classes are conducted in the same way as all of the other Renzo Gracie Academies around the globe.
• Your belt promotions will be official Renzo Gracie belt promotions and will be recognized around the world by any Gracie Academy.
• You can train for FREE as a visitor at any Renzo Gracie Academy in the world.
• You can attend seminars  conducted by Black Belt Mundial World Champions and MMA fighters from the Renzo Gracie Academy.
• You will also be invited to participate in Renzo Gracie Academy-sponsored field trips to Brazil to train at the Gracie Barra Academy.
• You will be eligible to compete in the annual Renzo Gracie Invitational Tournament in New York.
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Ideal Student

The MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Program is designed for the person whose primary focus is to become a complete martial artist.

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the MMA program:

• You will experience a great martial arts workout.
• You will learn the secret techniques and training methods of the best Professional MMA fighters.
• If you choose, you will be eligible to compete in a real MMA Octagon Cage designed for professionals.
• You will be eligible to take private 1-on-1 lessons to learn the secrets of no-holds-barred fighting.
• You will be eligible to attend our annual field trip to a live event.
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The  Muay Thai Program is designed for the person whose primary focus is a combination of fitness and self-defense.

Benefits

In addition to the overall benefits of a rigorous fitness program, you will enjoy unique benefits as a member of the Muay Thai program:

• You will be taught by certified Muay Thai instructors .
• You can train 6 days a week.
• You will experience a great martial arts workout.
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Background

The philosophy of our Young Lions Children’s Program is to help build life skills for your child through the martial arts by instilling excellence of the mind and body, confidence, a sense of achievement, self-discipline, and self-defense skills.

Ideal Student

The Young Lions Children’s Program is designed to help a child in all areas of his/her life by instilling confidence, fostering discipline, encouraging achievement, and developing self-defense skills. It is designed for both boys and girls from ages 5 to 15.

Benefits

As a member of the Young Lions Children’s Program, your child will enjoy these benefits:

• Your child will develop excellence of mind and body.
• Your child will inherit self-discipline and confidence.
• Your child will learn to excel in all areas of life.
• Your child will learn the art of self-defense.
• Your child will create the lifelong habit of a healthy lifestyle.
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Benefits

Outside of getting in great shape ,wrestling classes will improve your takedowns and takedown defense in Jiu Jitsu classes, training and Tournaments. It will also give you a good set of tools to use in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)