The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Baltimore City stands alone in its ability to empower anyone - regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability - using the time-tested techniques and teaching methods perfected over the last century. The 7,500+ sq. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art based on the principles of leverage and timing, in order to defeat larger opponents.
We train our students in practical self-defense techniques that allow efficent use of one's energy in defending themselves, while forcing attackers to waste energy. Students are trained to end fights through achieving control of an attacker and applying a joint lock, choke hold, or escaping the attack.
We train our students in practical self-defense techniques that allow efficent use of one's energy in defending themselves, while forcing attackers to waste energy. Students are trained to end fights through achieving control of an attacker and applying a joint lock, choke hold, or escaping the attack.
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art based on the principles of leverage and timing, in order to defeat larger opponents. We train our students in practical self-defense techniques that allow efficient use of one's energy in defending themselves, while forcing attackers to waste energy. Students are trained to end fights through achieving control of an attacker and applying a joint lock, choke hold, or escaping the attack.
Nick Tissue is the owner and head instructor of Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He has years of martial arts experience, as well as several amateur MMA fights. After a challenging MMA fight, Nick realized the importance of a successful ground game and began learning Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in 2008. He received his Purple Belt from Grandmaster Relson Gracie in 2011.
Our Youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program focuses on teaching self-defense techniques to help students develop strength, improve coordination, and build confidence. Our fun and structured learning environment helps students improve their listening and attention skills while becoming more comfortable in social situations.
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program.
Beyond blue belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle.
The Master Cycle's unique structure simplifies the journey to black belt by organizing all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu into seven positional chapters (Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing), each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next chapter.
The Master Cycle's unique structure simplifies the journey to black belt by organizing all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu into seven positional chapters (Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing), each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next chapter.
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Jessica Krumins
Jan 22, 2022
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I joined Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in March 2021. I was a little nervous because I'd had a negative experience at a BJJ gym in another state that wasn't welcoming to women, but I love jiu jitsu and wanted to start training again. Baltimore Gracie has been such a wonderful experience for me on multiple levels. Nick and Alexis are a great team, and make it clear that their priorities are safety, respect, technique, and maintaining a family-friendly gym environment. Nick is a patient, consistent, professional teacher. He listens to what people want from their BJJ training and tailors his feedback
Jessica Krumins
Jan 22, 2022
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I joined Baltimore Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in March 2021. I was a little nervous because I'd had a negative experience at a BJJ gym in another state that wasn't welcoming to women, but I love jiu jitsu and wanted to start training again. Baltimore Gracie has been such a wonderful experience for me on multiple levels. Nick and Alexis are a great team, and make it clear that their priorities are safety, respect, technique, and maintaining a family-friendly gym environment. Nick is a patient, consistent, professional teacher. He listens to what people want from their BJJ training and tailors his feedback
L. G.
Jan 03, 2022
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L. G.
Jan 03, 2022
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Francesca Circosta
Oct 16, 2021
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Francesca Circosta
Oct 16, 2021
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Teddy Cornwell
Aug 30, 2021
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Teddy Cornwell
Aug 30, 2021
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Sharyn Agnew
Aug 15, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
We joined Baltimore Gracie as a family and we are immediately hooked. Nick and Alexis are super knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone is respectful and welcoming so no one feels.like a newbie or uncomfortable. It is great to build confidence and also a great workout. The gym is also super clean
We joined Baltimore Gracie as a family and we are immediately hooked. Nick and Alexis are super knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone is respectful and welcoming so no one feels.like a newbie or uncomfortable. It is great to build confidence and also a great workout. The gym is also super clean
Sharyn Agnew
Aug 15, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
We joined Baltimore Gracie as a family and we are immediately hooked. Nick and Alexis are super knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone is respectful and welcoming so no one feels.like a newbie or uncomfortable. It is great to build confidence and also a great workout. The gym is also super clean
We joined Baltimore Gracie as a family and we are immediately hooked. Nick and Alexis are super knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone is respectful and welcoming so no one feels.like a newbie or uncomfortable. It is great to build confidence and also a great workout. The gym is also super clean
Drew Donham
Jul 04, 2021
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Great place to learn real Gracie jiu jitsu. Nick (owner) is a black belt under the Gracie family ( Rener and Ryron) and also I believe got his purple belt through Relson Gracie. As legit as it gets :) Very nice guy, I would feel comfortable bringing my kids here to train with him and Laurel. Just overall great place to train, clean and friendly environment.
Drew Donham
Jul 04, 2021
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Great place to learn real Gracie jiu jitsu. Nick (owner) is a black belt under the Gracie family ( Rener and Ryron) and also I believe got his purple belt through Relson Gracie. As legit as it gets :) Very nice guy, I would feel comfortable bringing my kids here to train with him and Laurel. Just overall great place to train, clean and friendly environment.
Marylou Robles
May 20, 2021
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This Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym is awesome! I joined the Combatives and Women Empowered Programs. It's super fun and the instructors Nick and Alexis are the nicest people ! They truly care about your success in executing correctly, safely, and that you feel comfortable. Plus the self-defense aspect of it all is super beneficial to have. Highly recommend this Jiu-Jitsu gym! Everyone there is super friendly(:
Marylou Robles
May 20, 2021
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This Gracie Jiu-Jitsu gym is awesome! I joined the Combatives and Women Empowered Programs. It's super fun and the instructors Nick and Alexis are the nicest people ! They truly care about your success in executing correctly, safely, and that you feel comfortable. Plus the self-defense aspect of it all is super beneficial to have. Highly recommend this Jiu-Jitsu gym! Everyone there is super friendly(:
Space Monkey
Jul 28, 2020
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I would recommend anyone interested in BJJ or martial arts in general to come visit this gym. The head instructor/owner Nick is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and also one of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. You can expect not only some of the highest quality lessons, but also one of the nicest facilities to come train at. The gym is huge, has many facilities to use, its always extremely clean and also has a strength and conditioning area as well. I like this place so much that I wouldn't train at another gym even if it was free.
Space Monkey
Jul 28, 2020
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I would recommend anyone interested in BJJ or martial arts in general to come visit this gym. The head instructor/owner Nick is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and also one of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. You can expect not only some of the highest quality lessons, but also one of the nicest facilities to come train at. The gym is huge, has many facilities to use, its always extremely clean and also has a strength and conditioning area as well. I like this place so much that I wouldn't train at another gym even if it was free.
Thomas Schreck
Aug 13, 2019
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I’m in the beginner program, my 6 year old son is in the kids program, and my wife just started in the women empowerment class. We love our classes. My classes are safe and I learn a lot. My son has a great time playing games and learning awesome skills in his class. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Look up videos online about Gracie University to find out mire about the program. Instead of getting beat down in every class, we work together to learn.
Look up videos online about Gracie University to find out mire about the program. Instead of getting beat down in every class, we work together to learn.
Thomas Schreck
Aug 13, 2019
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I’m in the beginner program, my 6 year old son is in the kids program, and my wife just started in the women empowerment class. We love our classes. My classes are safe and I learn a lot. My son has a great time playing games and learning awesome skills in his class. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Look up videos online about Gracie University to find out mire about the program. Instead of getting beat down in every class, we work together to learn.
Look up videos online about Gracie University to find out mire about the program. Instead of getting beat down in every class, we work together to learn.
