In 1914, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champion Esai Maeda migrated to Brazil, where he was instrumental in establishing a Japanese immigrant community. His efforts were aided by Gastão Gracie, a Brazilian scholar and politician of Scottish descent. As an statement of his gratitude for Gracie's assistance, Maeda taught the Brazilian's oldest son Carlos the essential secrets of the ancient martial arts technique. Renzo has his own approach to the art that his family has spent many years developing from it’s original forms as brought to them early on. Today we have the opportunity to be a part of the new era of this art called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as taught by one of the most respected fighters today. Renzo has never been one to step down from a challenge and today is training hard for the future challenges that await him. From his early days as a pro surfer to today as a top MMA fighter, Renzo has been regarded as one of the most humble yet fierce competitors in the circuit. He is constantly challenging himself and those that make up Team Renzo Gracie, from the beginner student to the one’s who have stepped into the ring to become champions.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a cutting edge fighting art, as well as a self defense system for men, women, and children alike. Developed from traditional Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie family it is famous for its devastating ground techniques. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was specifically developed to allow a smaller person to defeat a larger person by application of leverage techniques. Gaining superior position on your opponent and applying a myriad of chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations becomes the foundation of this martial art.

The Renzo Gracie Pa Academy Instructors have been educated and taught in all areas of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
You will be well versed in areas of self-defense and sport and will experience the versatility and uniqueness of this martial art. We welcome anybody, regardless of your previous martial arts background, to come train and become a member of a great organization.