Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Connecticut

"Coach Dan is the reason we keep coming to Relson Gracie academy. He has the patience of a saint while training the little sharks! Our 5 year old has been in his class since April and has learned a lot and has made friends with all the kids. I stay for the class, there is plenty of seating for parents and coach interacts with everyone and makes jokes, we’re laughing a lot. The kids get plenty of water breaks and each class usually ends with sparring. I have tried the adult class and never did jiujitsu in my life. It doesn’t matter what level you’re at when you join a class, coach and other people training will help you. While I haven’t signed up for jiujitsu yet I have joined the morning conditioning workouts on M, W, & F mornings. It is an hour of intense training that includes running, high intensity intervals, and strength training with weights and body weight. I love it! I have been doing it since May and plan to continue inevitably :-)"

"Great community, amazing classes for both kids and adults, and coaches who care. My daughter has been attending classes for over a year now, and is obsessed with jiu jitsu. A large part of that is because of the coaches, friendships made and welcoming environment. Whether you want to compete in tournaments or practice casually, you will find it here. So glad we found Gracie Jiu-Jitsu."

"Coach Daniel is a fantastic instructor. I've been training here for close to a year now and go six days a week. The prices are beyond fair. Coach is also great working with kids- he keeps their attention for hours which is really impressive to me. Most of all, the academy is a great place of community and the culture is absolutely focused around everyone learning together. Zero pressure for new students- we aren't going to try and rip your arm off- you'll find nothing but humble people here."

"What a great place to get in shape, and learn BJJ. My 10 year old daughter joined and has loved it. Coach Dan is amazing with the kids, and makes it fun for them. I saw the positive impact it was having on my daughter, and decided to join myself. I'm there every day, either for my class or hers, and we haven't looked back. From coach Dan, to every single student I've encountered in the academy, there isn't a more welcoming, caring group of people. It truly is life changing."