Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

“My experience at Crosley Gracie Jujitsu has been fantastic and so far a great learning experience. I joined 9 years ago when I was just in 4th grade to join a team and discover a sport that brought me a lot of enthusiasm. All my instructors and teammates have guided me and been very encouraging towards me and have taught me to never give up and be persistent to show up and do my best. My journey here has been hardworking and has rewarded me with friends and familiar faces that have supported my jujitsu journey and made me feel like I have another home, coming here has made me really happy and allowed me to find a lot of patience, respect, awareness, and comfort within the academy. Most importantly I wanted to thank Crosley for opening up this academy into existence and giving me the opportunity to find new friends and people that truly accept and support me on and off the mat.”

“Such an amazing coaching staff! Our kids have been coming for years and the growth I’ve seen, not just with defensive skills, but with strong, confident characteristics needed for life have developed beyond my expectations. Crosley and Ryan are amazing with the kids and know how to respectfully command attention and it’s very visible in the amount of respect their students have for them and their coaching team. I’m so thankful for the time and effort they have put into these kids! Thank you!”

“My family has been on a journey with Crosley Gracie jiu-Jitsu Academy for about 7 years. My oldest son Noah was the first on the mat. He came struggling with self confidence and without understanding of how, or when to protect himself. I watched him grow exponentially under Professor Ryan’s quiet steady leadership. He gained confidence and appropriate assertiveness. My you younger son Zach had been a wrestler for years until Covid hit. He’s one of those kids with an endless motor in his butt. He has unending energy, exuberance & enthusiasm, but has lacked self control. With no way to expend his energy Zach became self destructive. Crosley Gracie opened his doors in September when no one else had the courage to do so. Zach joined. I truly believe jiu-Jitsu & Jesus saved my son. Zach went on to expand his training in the Muay Thai program. He practically lives at the gym to the tune of 20-30 hours a week, & now hopes to become an MMA fighter. I’ve watched Zach grow in temperance and discipline. Many men in the gym have become like father figures to him. The family style gym culture encourages reaching down the ranks as others reach down and draw you to excellence. After sitting through several years of her brother’s belt ceremonies, my daughter Hannah was inspired to action by a self defense demo Crosley’s daughter. She was the third to join the mat. My little ballerina turned in to a fighter. She grew in confidence and assuredness. And then there was me. I’m a middle aged out of shape mama. Practicing Jiu-Jitsu awakened pieces of myself I thought were lost years ago. This gym has been an anchor to my family. My boys are both are several handfuls. They both have ADD & are on the spectrum. Other communities struggle to handle what they bring to the table, this place has met each of us where we are. With patience and grace we’ve each been excepted, stretched to become more and expect more of ourselves as been able to give back. We will always be grateful for Crosley Gracie & the exceptional professionalism of the team & family that place represents.”

“I’ve been training for 6 years and I love it here, the community that this academy exposed me to is one that I will forever cherish. My teammates turned into lifelong friends, and they have been with me through my whole journey. My instructors are my trusted mentors and I can’t thank them enough for what they taught me, whether it be techniques and jiu-jitsu moves to mindset and mental growth. 100% recommend this academy!”

“My experience has been incredible. The atmosphere of the gym is genuine and the instructors really show up to make sure the students are learning and progressing in their specific area. Highly recommend CGJJ to anyone looking to get into martial arts or just train and stay fit!”