Two Schools. One Mission.

Jiu Jitsu isn’t a hobby. It’s a human development system. That’s what I created when I opened our first Florida school.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in gi uniforms forming a line, with some clapping and others taking a photo, inside a martial arts gym with the sign 'Rilion Gracie' on the wall.
Martial arts instructor teaching a group of children sitting on the floor in a dojo.

Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Doral

Established 2017 | Miami-Dade County, FL

Doral was the beginning.

When I moved to the U.S. with my family in 2017, I didn’t just want to teach Jiu Jitsu—I wanted to build a place that felt like home for every student who walked through the door. No ego. No intimidation. Just community, learning, and structure.

We’re just six miles from Miami International Airport, but the experience here is far from ordinary.

You’ll find kids taking their first steps on the mat, some parents training side-by-side with their children, and adults of every level refining their technique guided by our staff, including myself and my partner Marcelo Herz.

This place has grown into a hub where discipline meets joy, where students support each other, and where hard work always has a place.

Who trains here?

  • Kids ages 5 to 12 learning respect and resilience

  • Adults from beginners to advanced, building skill and self-mastery

  • Parents, professionals, and people who thought they were “too late” to start—until they did

If you live near Miami or you're looking for a school that feels like family, this is where you’ll find your second home.

Two men practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a gray mat in a martial arts gym, with one man in a white gi pinning another man in a black gi while a third man in a white gi observes.
Two individuals practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a mat, with one person in a white gi applying a chokehold on the other person in a black gi, in what appears to be a training session or competition.

Rilion Gracie Jiu Jitsu Fort Lauderdale

Established 2022 | Broward County, FL

Fort Lauderdale came next. A growing community. A clear need.

We opened this school in 2022 with one goal in mind:
To serve families and individuals who wanted the essence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the overwhelm.

Tucked just 10 minutes from Dania Beach and 4.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale Airport, this school was designed for kids of all ages and adults looking for a solid foundation—not just flashy techniques.

Everything here was built to feel friendly, focused, and welcoming, especially for those starting fresh.

Who trains here?

  • Young children learning structure and confidence

  • Parents looking to keep their kids active, focused, and emotionally strong

  • Adults starting or restarting their BJJ journey with our Fundamentals Program

If you're in Broward and want a place to begin your journey—one built on clarity, encouragement, and strong fundamentals—this is where we begin together.

Matthew

“Dropped in for the competition gi class and I was immediately welcomed and treated very well.”

Sermin

“Great healthy environment for my five year old.. we talked about this studio to friends who ended up signing up their kids as well…Very happy.”

Tomas

“This Jiu Jitsu gym has an amazing culture, people are community oriented, family oriented, and enjoy helping each other grow and achieve goals together.”

Mark

“The people are all great and the professors are so experienced and patient. The best part has been the community they have created both in the gym and out of it.”