At Renzo Gracie in Fort Lauderdale, we believe that Jiu Jitsu is the most effective system of self-defense in the world. Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) for self-defense, sport competition, or simply just for the amazing workouts, exercise and lifelong friendships. Having the right instructors makes all the difference.
Let our team help you learn both the traditional fundamentals as well as the newest techniques. Kids martial arts focuses on growing your child in far more areas than only being able to defend themselves. Learn how we can help them grow with us. Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and martial arts for adults, women, and children in the South Florida area.
Let our team help you learn both the traditional fundamentals as well as the newest techniques. Kids martial arts focuses on growing your child in far more areas than only being able to defend themselves. Learn how we can help them grow with us. Renzo Gracie Fort Lauderdale offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, self-defense, and martial arts for adults, women, and children in the South Florida area.
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Juan Rodriguez is a Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (2nd generation under Professor Stan Beck RGA Weston) and the head instructor at RGA Ft. He began training BJJ in 2007 and from his first class on he was hooked. Jiu Jitsu became his obsession, which quickly lead him to become the head coach for kids at RGA Weston.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit.
Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is centered round the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless.To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport.
Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is centered round the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless.To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport.
Aimed at kids ages 6-15 yrs old, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids Program integrates physical education and self-defense technique with conditioning and skill-building games aimed at improving coordination, motor skills, agility and flexibility. Our program helps young students develop important character traits and values.
Reviews (10)
Trent Hampel
Dec 26, 2021
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I was interested in trying out jiu jitsu for a long time and heard about Professor Juan through a friend. He invited me to try out a class and it’s been an incredible experience and something I look forward to every week. Juan greets everyone with a smile and makes you feel welcomed from day one. The instruction is high level and questions are always throughly - the “why” behind a move is always explained. There are always higher level belts on the mats that are willing and able to help. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Rom An
Dec 23, 2021
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Ignacio Falco
Nov 30, 2021
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Pawel Ciszewski
Nov 30, 2021
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Isaac Brickner
Jun 21, 2021
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I was fortunate enough to train here while I was visiting Ft. Lauderdale and I couldn't have been welcomed any better way. This was my first time drop-in training at a different gym and Professor Juan got me up to speed immediately. I highly recommend training here - great instruction, great training partners, and of course fun and exciting rolls.
I look forward to coming back when I head east again!
Thank you, Professor Juan!
I look forward to coming back when I head east again!
Thank you, Professor Juan!
Marcel Tassara
Feb 26, 2021
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Great place to train. Professor Juan provides a very inviting environment, I also appreciated his technical approach - from warm ups to drilling. I have trained in many places and the drilling here is top of the class. Overall really enjoyed my month visit and look forward to returning in future. Side note, gym is spotless, fresh new mats, very clean.
David Vilarino
Sep 23, 2020
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From all 50! 5 star reviews, Professor Juan is mentioned 19 times, and that is more than any other key word like bjj or training. That is worth highlighting, and that shows the calibur of his academy. I found this place due to the proximity from my job , and i was going to try other places. Luckily, this was my first visit, and my first ever martial art training session.
The students at the academy are all very welcoming, and I feel lucky to have Juan as my teacher.
Start your Bjj training journey NOW!
The students at the academy are all very welcoming, and I feel lucky to have Juan as my teacher.
Start your Bjj training journey NOW!
Santiago R. Vanegas
Nov 26, 2019
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Terence Colaco
Jul 04, 2019
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Amazing gym to train at!!! Visited in early December last year and Juan is a really welcoming, professional, fun and intelligent Professor. All the students were pretty much the same. Overall a great bunch of people to roll with and learn from : ) The last night I was there before heading home to Canada I was told that this is my home and I'm family now. Perfect example of how jiu jitsu builds community and how an academy set up on the right principles can really thrive. The facility is clean and well set up. I will definitely come back some day and would highly recommend you visit or train here
Chris Rudy
Jun 28, 2019
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